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Italy takes 2-0 lead over U.S. at Fed Cup

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.

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Rogers gets shot at world's best in Emilianenko

EAGAN, Minn. —When Brett Rogers steps into the cage on Saturday night against Fedor Emelianenko, he will be face to face with the most feared fighter in the world.

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Surprise win at NY

NEW YORK — That day in Central Park two years ago was shaping up as a triumphant symbol of the resurgence in American distance running Meb Keflezighi helped inspire.

Henin has Wimbledon in mind

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. —The moment Justine Henin realized her tennis career wasn't finished came this past June, when the Belgian watched Roger Federer finally hoist the French Open trophy, the one Grand Slam title he was missing.

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Updated Oct. 29

Tennis

Dinara Safina withdrew from WTA Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar, because of a back injury, handing the year-end No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams. Safina was serving at 1-1 in the first set against Jelena Jankovic when she stopped play, walked over to her chair and covered her face with a towel. She then told the chair umpire she could not continue. Williams beat sister Venus 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Caroline Wozniacki beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6- 4, 7-5.

Gov.: State won't add to KC stadium incentives

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson said Wednesday that the state doesn't plan to sweeten a $230 million package of incentives to lure a soccer stadium and office complex to Wyandotte County.

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Golf

Wichita State's Dustin Garza won his fourth tournament of the fall, shooting 6-under 210 to finish in a three-way tie for medallist honors at the Aldila Scenic City Invitational in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Shockers placed second in the 17- team field, finishing three shots behind Middle Tennessee State. WSU's Connor McHenry tied for sixth, shooting 212.

Notre Dame lives up to expectations

Attending Notre Dame to play tennis wasn't a decision for Arkansas City graduate Kali Krisik. It was destiny.

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Players of the week

* Volleyball player Emily Stockman was named Missouri Valley Conference player of the week at WSU athlete of the week after leading the Shockers to a three-set sweep of Missouri State last week.

Haysville teen gets opportunity to compete internationally

Martial arts has taken Walker Hinkle around the United States — Detroit, Kansas City, Chicago, New Orleans. Now, the 15-year-old gets to travel to Dublin, Ireland, to compete in the World Kickboxing Council Martial Arts Championships Nov. 1-4.

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Updated Oct. 22

Garrett, Stucky tops in marathon

Jonathan Garrett didn't know what to expect going into his first marathon, but he knew he wasn't ready to give up running after college so he wanted to give it a try.

Rivals forced into co-op

DUNNING, Neb. —In this remote expanse of ranch country where cattle far outnumber people, folks keep a neighborly attitude toward everyone they meet — except when it comes to high school sports.

More antics from Maradona

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A video showing Diego Maradona making crude gestures on the team bus after his profanity-filled tirade on live television could complicate Argentina officials' efforts to put the scandal behind them.

Group looks to broaden kids' interest in hockey

Ask any Wichita Youth Hockey Association board member why it's been so difficult to get youth hockey going in Wichita, and you're likely to get the same answer: Exposure.