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Justine Henin won her second U.S. Open and seventh major title this evening with an emphatic 6-1, 6-3 dismissal of Svetlana Kuznetsova. Henin won the title without dropping a set, a remarkable accomplishment given that she had to defeat Serena and Venus Williams in succession just to reach the final. Henin, who also won the […]

World number one Justine Henin will face off against the 2004 U.S. Open champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova, to decide who will claim the 2007 ladies’ crown. Kuznetsova overcame nerves and windy conditions to oust an equally tight Anna Chakvedatze in the first semifinal match before Henin, the French Open winner in June, took the court against […]

Thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts’ 41-10 butt kicking of the New Orleans Saints to kickoff the NFL season: –If you have a fantasy team and your receivers play the New Orleans Saints: Start them! The Saints had one of the worst pass defenses a year ago and it looks no better this season. Peyton Manning […]

In the time it’s been around, Deadspin has become a wildly popular sports blog. Its editor, Will Leitch, is not only a Friend of Outsports, he’s an unabashed St. Louis Cardinals fan. Furthermore, he really really really likes Rick Ankiel, in a guy-crush heterosexual way that sports fans have. After I read the Ankiel HGH […]

Finally, the season is starting (in about two hours from when this is written). So I am on the record and subject to mocking later: Colts 34, Saints 16. –-Jim Buzinski Finally, the season is starting (in about two hours from when this is written). So I am on the record and subject to mocking […]

In a few days, this Chicago club will be celebrating their 25th year of fun, fitness and being in front at any speed. Ever since the late 70s, when the first Frontrunner clubs adopted the name of my novel, I’ve had the exciting opportunity to watch them making their mark in the sports world. “LGBT […]

The tennis in the men's draw at the U.S. Open continues to astound. There have been riveting five-setters and shocking upsets. In contrast, last night's quarterfinal between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick lasted only the minimum three sets and the result was as expected; however, the quality and drama that played out was nothing short […]

There’s yet another cloud of suspicion hovering over a major league baseball player, and this time it’s hanging over someone whose comeback has been touted as the feel-good story of the season. The New York Daily News reported late Thursday on their website that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel received a 12-month supply of […]

I often wonder how much of this goes on, and how coaches guard against it happening to them. There seems to be a one-way sign outside Foxboro Stadium that points directly at the Meadowlands, because the Jets have been interviewing just about every player the Patriots have let go in the last couple weeks, the […]

From 10 questions for Terrell Owens on Time.com: “What’s your favorite TV show and why? Sascha Falahat, SOUTH BEND, IND. I'm going to mention two shows. The first is America's Next Top Model. I just like to see how people interact–women can be catty once they're together. And my other favorite is the channel HGTV. […]

In January, Serena Williams entered the Australian Open unseeded and disregarded, only to emerge as champion. She blitzed the field en route to the title and began openly talking about winning the Grand Slam; that is, taking all four major titles in tennis over the course of a single calendar year. Serena has already won […]

There seems to be a new trend in getting people out to a major league baseball game, and if it ever hits Philadelphia I may never leave Citizens Bank Park. At least three major league teams – Atlanta, Baltimore and the Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles – are promoting special all-you-can-eat sections at their […]

So you’re all excited about the big showdown between the first- and second-place teams in the division, but you live out of your team’s area…or, the game has Wild Card implications for your favorite team and you want to watch the game. What do you do? No, this isn’t a commercial for the MLB Extra […]

You may be struggling to get your rhythm back after returning from a holiday weekend, but the action at the U.S. Open has refused to stop for even a moment. The women's quarterfinals are set. Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova should now be the favorite to reach the final from the bottom half of the draw; […]

Yes, a security guard tackles a man dressed as a toilet at Saturday’s Colorado State-Colorado game. Yes, a security guard tackles a man dressed as a toilet at Saturday’s Colorado State-Colorado game.

Before composing my U.S. Open preview for Outsports, I checked the draw and it seemed like defending champions Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova would face precious little resistance before the final rounds of the tournament. My preview ended up revolving around a theme of "expect the expected," and I could not be more thrilled to […]

The radio call by the Appalachian State announcers on the last play of the shocking win at Michigan is priceless. Video quality is just OK, but these guys screaming is hilarious (Wolverine fans will use a different word): [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fumxmR416t4] Also, check out video of Ohio State fans at a bar in D.C. going nuts after […]

The 2007 U.S. Open has proven unkind to the top Russian stars. Perhaps it's no surprise when former men's champion Marat Safin self-destructs in a flurry of rage and errors, as he did in a second round loss to Stanislas Wawrinka; maybe the unpredictable Nadia Petrova's loss to talented up-and-comer Agnes Szavay isn't the most […]

–Jim Allen –Jim Allen