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USA-USA-USA!!!!
The Americans claim the Ryder Cup for the first time since 1999, with a convincing 16½-11½ victory over the Europeans in front of raucous crowds at Valhalla in Louisville.

Zinger would praise the crowds and Lee Westwood was upset by them, but that is the Ryder Cup it seems..

Leading 9-7 going into Sunday's singles, Azinger's crew reached the magical 14½ points they needed for victory when Jim Furyk beat Miguel Angel Jimenez on a conceded tap in on the 17th hole. Four matches were left out on the course, but the Cup was finally back in the hands of the United State and never has victory been sweeter for the Americans.

In Sunday singles, Anthony Kim pounded Sergio Garcia in match number one, setting the tone for the home side -- who ended up winning seven of the 12 singles matches.

Kenny Perry, Boo Weekley, JB Holmes, Ben Curtis and Chad Campbell were the other Americans to secure a point, while Hunter Mahan halved with Paul Casey.

The defeat was Europe's worst performance since 1981, when they were taken 18½-9½.

"It was amazing - the golf was spectacular on both sides and our guys came out on top," said Paul Azinger. "I'm just emotional. We had a plan and stuck to it."
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Emotions run high as Yanks say goodbye to the Stadium

Derek Jeter, addressing the crowd of 54,610 at after last night's final Yankee Stadium game, "Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. It's a lot of tradition, a lot of history, a lot of memories. The great thing about memories is you're able to pass it along from generation to generation. Although things are going to change next year - we're going to move across the street - there's a few things about the New York Yankees that never change: that's pride, that's tradition and, most of all, we have the greatest fans in the world."Even as a non Yankee fan -- it was a very sad night last night. Yankee Stadium is the greatest ballpark (or sporting venue for that matter) I will ever go to.

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Uconn 31-28....4-0
Maybe a very good team wins the game by more points -- we have heard that knock before. One thing you can say about Edsall's teams for sure, however, is that they know how to win close ball games. The latest thriller came on Friday against the upstart Baylor Bears, this affair would feature six lead changes and some very nervous moments. In the end, the Huskies won 31-28 before nearly 39,000 at Rentschler Field.

Uconn's workhorse, Donald Brown, ran for 150 yards and is now the NCAA's leading rusher. Tyler Lorenzen was able to move the ball effectively for most of the night, but has got to stop throwing picks -- his two against Baylor were absolute killers as the Huskies were poised to score both times.

The UConn defense had been beaten all night by the exploits of superstar in the making, Robert Griffin III, especially on third downs -- Baylor (2-2) converted on eight of 14 attempts.

On the final third-down play, as well as fourth down, the Huskies brought the pressure and made the stop -- and now the team is 4-0 for the second straight season.
Big East Conference play begins Friday night at Louisville (8 p.m., ESPN2), a win their will land the Huskies back in the top 25 and perhaps some of the respect that the Husky fans are craving

Rambling...
Big Blue pulls out the OT win, not pretty, but you gotta like how they move the ball when they have to...Bills 3-0, the Bills will make you wanna shout!...Staying in the AFC East, Dolphins trounce the Pats -- OH My, feels as good as a Billy Wagner 9th inning ding dong!!...My fantasy team is 3-0 even though Tomlinson has not done a thing for me -- impressive work outta of me indeed...Mets pen is imploding and the Phitins are winning some more games (Lidge is 40 for 40)...the playoffs are just a week away, some interesting markets should be involved in the post season (NY, LA, Boston, Philly, Chicago et al) should be some fun watching...Man U gets a point on Stamford Bridge...How about the Emmy Awards last night, worst awards show ever? Great time of year in sports, enjoy it...

-- BD