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Toilet break: Superbowl viewers went to the bathroom at the same time

Synchronized peeing?

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NYC mayor orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Irene

“All indications point to this being a historic hurricane,” US President Barack Obama said today, calling on residents to heed hurricane warnings.

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Dream draws for Niland and Sorensen at US Open

Conor Niland and Louk Sorensen both booked their places in the first round at Flushing Meadows yesterday.

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US Open: Novak, Serena to lead charge for Slam crowns

A look at the main considerations ahead of the opening day of action at the final Grand Slam of the year in New York.

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Sharapova, Venus win; Kvitova loses at US Open

The season’s final Grand Slam has gotten underway in New York. Here’s a round-up of the action on day one.

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Niland: 'You play tennis to be part of the big occasions'

The Limerick man gives his thoughts ahead of this evening’s US Open match against Novak Djokovic.

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As it happened: Louk Sorensen at the US Open

The Irishman was set for his US Open first-round game with Robin Soderling – but there were a few twists in the tale.

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Venus Williams pulls out of US Open with illness

Former world number one says she has been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain.

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Yes, please: Federer and Djokovic set up semi-final showdown

Weather disruption forces organisers to postpone men’s final until Monday.

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Get your passport out: 6 trips to take in 2012

Holidays are what we long for 11 months of the year so why not incorporate a getaway with a top sporting event? Here are our suggestions for 2012.

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Roger Federer named top seed for US Open

The world number one will be looking for his 18th Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.

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Djokovic dismisses talk of 'the perfect draw' for US Open

World number two Djokovic will not have to face either Roger Federer or Andy Murray until a potential final.

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Isner beats Berdych for Winston-Salem title

The American fired 22 aces on his way to victory, as he retained his crown from last year.

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Rain returns to curse US Open

Defending champion Sam Stosur was one of the few players to book her place in round two before rain stopped play at Flushing Meadows.

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US Open: Federer rolls on, but Murray made to work

Defending women’s champion Samantha Stosur, top seed Victoria Azarenka and third seed Maria Sharapova are also through to the second round at Flushing Meadows.

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‘Will you marry me?’ This young fan’s proposal earned him a US Open practice...

VIDEO: Yet another reason why Novak Djokovic is one of the most likable professional sportspeople around.

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Game, set, match: Clijsters sent into retirement by Laura Robson

The Belgian’s emotional farewell was the highlight of a busy third day at the 2012 US Open.

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US Open: Kerber sends Venus home in second round

Olga Govortsova awaits after sixth seed Angelique Kerber won 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 early on Friday morning.

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Murray looks to learn from Lendl's rags to riches

The Scot beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on Monday to move through to the quarter-finals.

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US Open: Djokovic, Ferrer line up semi-final meeting

The top seeded Serb advanced past Juan Martin Del Potro last night.

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Murray blows away Berdych to reach US Open final

Andy Murray will face either Novak Djokovic or David Ferrer in Monday’s final after he beat Tomas Berdych in four sets.

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VIDEO: Sean Connery and Alex Ferguson crash Andy Murray's US Open press...

Now there’s a sentence you don’t see every day.

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Murray defeats Djokovic to win first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows

The Scot has been crowned US Open champion after seeing off his Serbian opponent in an epic five sets of tennis.

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I didn't want to be first to lose first five - Murray

Andy Murray says the fear of losing drove him on to end Britain’s 76-year male Grand Slam title drought.

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Rafa Nadal has already hit a real contender for shot of the US Open

Rafa turns straight-sets win over Ryan Harrison into something a little bit special.

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Llodra tries to catch out Andy Murray with sneaky underarm serve

No hassle for Murray as he got his US Open defence underway with a straight-sets win.

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Roger Federer watches his era sadly slip away

After 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearances, Federer has now missed two in a row.

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Rafael Nadal rules himself out of the US Open due to injury

The 2013 champion has been forced to miss two tournaments in recent weeks.

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Look at Alec Baldwin's amazing tennis ball catch

He’s got two ears and a heart.

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Pennetta wins US Open - and then immediately announces her retirement

“This is how I say goodbye to tennis.”

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Baghdatis punished for texting wife during US Open clash

The Cypriot player bowed out at Flushing Meadows after a straight-sets defeat.

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Andy Murray dropped just 5 games against Grigor Dimitrov last night

Murray on song as he sets up Nishikori showdown.

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US Open tennis match under investigation over suspicious betting

The first round clash between Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko and Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland is being looked into.

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