Photoshoots don't come much bigger than this! Bright lights, incredible cameras and glitter-laden tennis balls awaited Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Elena Dementieva, Vera Zvonareva, Sam Stosur, Jelena Jankovic and Victoria Azarenka on the set of the New York Times photoshoot in Cincinnati. And decked out in some incredible fashion attire, the players looked incredible for photographer Dewey

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Number of Big Ten Championships won by teams in the newly aligned “Division 1″ (UM-Neb-MSU-NW-Minn-Iowa) in the last five years. Although, the conference did their best to balance things out historically, recent success certainly is slanted in the favor of Ohio State and Penn State. And with UM struggling under Rich Rodriguez, things probably won’t be changing in the near future.

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The time (in sec) it took world class “female” runner Caster Semenya to run two laps at a meet in Italy-a full eight seconds longer than a race five days earlier. Semenya was recently allowed to race again after spending almost 11 months sidelined with, what can only be described as “unfeminine” behavior.

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The highest on court temperature reached at this year’s U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. Though it did not play a part in Victoria Azarenka’s collapse yesterday, tournament organizers have taken steps to avoid any future problems. An extra ten minute break will be given to women between the second and third set. Men however will not be given leniency. Maybe John McEnroe wasn’t so far fetched in his comments earlier this week.

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The approximate price of the four tennis rackets Andy Roddick threw to fans after his devastating second round exit late last night. The discontinued Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT sells for right around $189 on most websites. Chump change for Andy–he’s made over 18 million dollars in his career on tour.

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Number of clubs junior golfer Zach Nash had in his bag during a junior Wisconsin PGA tournament that he won. Hours later, a club pro at the local golf course noticed the extra 5-wood and informed the young golfer of the error. Nash subsequently turned himself in and was disqualified for signing an incorrect score card.

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The official recorded speed of Reds’ pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman’s fastball. Since the inception of MLBs new technology, only one other pitcher has reached that–Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya. Ironically (or comically, whichever you prefer), Zumaya went on the disabled list earlier this year after breaking his arm throwing a 100 mph fastball.

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The number of games Delonte West will be suspended before he suits for the Boston Celtics in the 2010-2011 season. West was arrested In Maryland last September on weapons charges. Yes, the weapon was allegedly in his pants. And yes, the victim was LeBron’s mom.

Victoria Azarenka retired from her second round match against Gisela Dulko at the U.S. Open after collapsing in soaring temperatures and was taken off the court in a wheelchair because of "headache-like symptoms."It was 90 degrees (30s Celsius) with 42 percent humidity yesterday when the match started. Azarenka was trailing Gisela Dulko 5-1 in the first set and not moving well when she fell to

Victoria Azarenka collapsed today at the U.S. Open during a match against Gisela Dulko. According to ESPN tennis analysts, Azarenka had been feeling unwell all day. She collapsed earlier in a practice and medical personnel were put on standby as she took the court for her scheduled match.

Azarenka seemed to struggle early on and and was trailing 1-5 when the incident occurred.

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No official word has come down yet from the USTA or from Azarenka’s camp. Although temperatures were well over 100 degrees on court, it appears right now that the issue was not heat related.

Watch Cincinnati 2010 singles and doubles final highlights and ceremony.(more videos after "Read More Here!")

Kim Clijsters overcame three match points to beat Maria Sharapova 2-6 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 in the final of the Cincinnati Open. With this victory, she became the first player to win three titles this year, already winning Brisbane and Miami."I was so close to losing and then this dark cloud came," said Clijsters. "I thought I was hitting well from the baseline with her but my serve wasn't working well.

Ana Ivanovic fought from a set down to dump ninth seed Victoria Azarenka out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday night. She beat Azarenka 2-6 7-6 (8/6) 6-2 and will take on Yaroslava Shvedova in the second round after her 7-5 6-4 victory over Alla Kudryavtseva.Vika was two points from winning the match three times in the second set but Ana fought back to beat her."The crowd helped me so much. It was