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NEW YORK — Venus Williams arrived at this U.S. Open with a bum knee. She hadn’t played a match in more than two months. She hadn’t reached the semifinals at any Grand Slam tournament in more than a year.

And now? Williams is two victories away from her first U.S. Open title since 2001.

The No. 3-seeded Williams overcame nine double-faults and a total of 33 unforced errors to beat reigning French Open champion Francesca Schiavone 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the quarterfinals Tuesday night.

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  MURRAY — After projecting wide receiver as one of its strongest positions, the Murray State football team suddenly faces questions there.

With some injuries and eligibility issues, the Racers’ depth in the X, Y and Z positions is crippled.

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For high school football coaches throughout western Kentucky, the new Kentucky High School Athletic Association realignment can produce equal doses of excitement and trepidation.

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ISTANBUL — Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for a professional team in Turkey, the club’s general manager told The New York Times.

Nedim Karakas, the GM for Fenerbahce Ulker, said the team has handed over banking and housing records to the NCAA, which is reviewing Kanter’s amateur status.

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Here is a potential high school football alignment for the 2011 season, under the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s proposed reclassification:

Class A

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Marshall County attempted eight more shots than Hopkinsville but could not quite finish as the Lady Marshals suffered their first loss of the season 6-1 in high school girls’ soccer action Tuesday.

Lexie Bozell and Josie Stewart each made a hat trick of three goals for the Lady Tigers, who have won seven straight games.

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