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Serena Williams at No. 28 doesn't make sense. She'll face top players early in the women's draw and prevent better players from getting to the later rounds -- where they should be competing. That is what the seeding system is all about!
Sean Hartnett previews the women's side of the 2011 U.S. Open. Check out his opinion on tournament contenders and 2011 champion prediction.
As Hurricane Irene bears down on the Eastern seaboard sports officials are scrambling to reschedule events.
As the US Open Tennis Championship fortnight approaches, I look back at some of my top memories of covering the US Open since 1982, my first year working the event.
No surprise that the current top player in the world, Novak Djokovic, was named the top seed in the men's draw, but the highest-seeded American player in the men's draw will raise some eyebrows.
Given how great — nearly perfect, actually — Djokovic's 2011 has been so far, plenty of people still figure he's the man to beat at the U.S. Open. Even with that tired and bothersome shoulder.
Tennis legend Jim Courier dropped by the Allstate Studio on Wednesday to promote Champion's Series Tennis, which kicks off in five weeks down in Florida. And with the US Open starting in just a matter of days, it seemed like the perfect time to bring Jimmy in for a chat.
Serena Williams was seeded 28th for the U.S. Open, which stuck with its policy of following the rankings instead of taking into account players' past performances.
The hard-serving 20-year-old Canadian announced Monday on Twitter he will miss the U.S. Open as he recovers from hip surgery.
Novak Djokovic's remarkable winning streak ended with a grimace, one that puts a new spin on the US Open.
Two-time defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters will not go for three in a row this year because of a stomach muscle injury.
"The Good Life" indeed. Tony Bennett turned 85 earlier this month, but his birthday celebration continues -- and will be part of this year's U.S. Open.
The field for the 2011 U.S. Open men's singles tournament in Flushing Meadows just got a bit more crowded.
Held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, the US Open is final Grand Slam tennis tournament each year. It's underway now and runs until Sunday 9/12. Our complete guide is inside.
A white "9-11-01" will be painted next to the court in September for the US Open men's and women's singles finals in Flushing Meadows. "Our goal is to mark this very solemn occasion in a dignified and respectful matter," said USTA president Jon Vegosen.
Serena Williams is not only back but ready to make more runs on the hard-court series this summer and at the U.S. Open beginning in late August. She said her stamina is back and her game is getting sharper by the day, a scary thought for opponents heading into Flushing Meadows.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will rule on tennis player Robert Kendrick's doping ban appeal before the U.S. Open. Kendrick tested positive for a banned stimulant and is seeking a reduced three-month ban.
The U.S. Tennis Association says the singles champions at this year's U.S. Open will each receive a record $1.8 million. Total prize money is rising by more than $1 million to $23.7 million, the most ever for the Grand Slam tournament.
Andy Roddick's former coach, Jimmy Connors, says that for the American to win another Grand Slam title, "he's going to have to come up with something spectacular, and I don't know if he can do that now."
By winning four of the past five Grand Slam tournaments Rafael Nadal has raised his career haul to 10 major championships. That's only six fewer than Rger Federer's proudly held record of 16.
The ratings for the British Open took a hit Tuesday when Tiger Woods announced on his website that he will not play in the upcoming British Open at Royal St. George's.
His game has been missing for quite a while, but it's now official, Tiger Woods will not play in the 2011 U.S. Open.
A Florida dentist has admitted to sending over 100 violent threats to public figures, including an election official.
Funeral services are being held Monday afternoon for Victor Enrique Castañeda Jr., a 19-year-old swimmer who tragically lost his life while saving his younger sister.
Gunfire broke out in the area of NW 16th Avenue and 59th Street in Brownsville.
Ignacio "Dan" Diaz was critically injured on Nov. 21 in Loxahatchee.
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
A Florida dentist has admitted to sending over 100 violent threats to public figures, including an election official.
Funeral services are being held Monday afternoon for Victor Enrique Castañeda Jr., a 19-year-old swimmer who tragically lost his life while saving his younger sister.
Gunfire broke out in the area of NW 16th Avenue and 59th Street in Brownsville.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.