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Nadal’s knee cuts U.S. Open short; Djokovic cruises to victory

Djokovic beats Nishikori in straight sets

DATE: Sep 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Prep Roundup: Tough night for La Plata County volleyball teams

Blue Jays sharp in sweep of Ignacio

DATE: Sep 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Net gain: Serena Williams into 9th U.S. Open final

Osaka advances on other side

DATE: Sep 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Madison Keys to face Naomi Osaka in U.S. Open semis Nishikori beats Cilic

NEW YORK — Madison Keys is into her third semifinal in the past five Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at the U.S. Open. She’s still in search of major title No. 1. ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serena Williams puts aside shaky start to beat Pliskova at U.S. Open

NEW YORK – Serena Williams began her U.S. Open quarterfinal tentatively. Her shots lacked their usual sting, her attitude its usual conviction. She was facing the last player she ...

DATE: Sep 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

2009 U.S. Open champ del Potro, heat stop John Isner in quarters

NEW YORK – John Isner doubled over and rested his elbows on his knees. He grimaced. He shook his head. He looked as if he wanted to be anywhere but where he was: falling further a...

DATE: Sep 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S. Open: Serena Williams hits 18 aces; Isner advances to quarters

Isner wins in five set thriller

DATE: Sep 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Prep Roundup: Durango High School softball wins Peak to Peak tournament

Demons tennis works past GJ Central

DATE: Sep 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Prep Roundup: Durango tennis, Bayfield soccer fall to strong opponents

Wolverines give up seven goals in defeat

DATE: Aug 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Serena matches her easiest win over Venus in US Open rout

NEW YORK – Serena Williams equaled her most-lopsided victory ever in 30 professional meetings with sister Venus, beating her 6-1, 6-2 on Friday night in the third round of the U.S. Open. ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S. Open umpire’s visit with Nick Kyrgios scrutinized; Wozniacki loses

NEW YORK – Nick Kyrgios was losing big at the U.S. Open on Thursday, and barely even trying. Didn’t move while so-so serves flew by for aces. Casually put groundstrokes into the net. Double-...

DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Novak Djokovic in ‘survival mode’ at steamy U.S. Open

NEW YORK – He was not even 1½ hours into his first match at Flushing Meadows in two years, and while Novak Djokovic eventually would get past Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 Tuesday, it ...

DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports