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Former NFL star Chad Johnson left the Broward County Main Jail Monday, thanking the judge who put him there for "making him think."

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There weren't many losers at Merion as the U.S. Open shined over the weekend. On Monday the cleanup began on the historic golf course.

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Cole Hamels is leading the National League in losses.

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Madden 25, EA Sports' upcoming football game, is a two-headed monster.

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Major sporting events are often expected to attract new customers to local businesses. But less than a mile away from the Merion Golf Club where the 2013 U.S. Open is being hosted, business owners...

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Some of the golfers in town for the U.S. Open are getting a taste of Philadelphia. NBC10's John Clark talked to the world's #2 ranked golfer about his "Rocky" run up the steps of the Art Museum.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:02:33 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/willie-lee-mcrae-062013.jpg
Meet a legendary caddy from other U.S. Opens. He's been doing it for 70 years.

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A Chicago T-shirt company has decided to pull a controversial Blackhawks shirt that was a take on the "Boston Strong" motto that popped up following April's Boston Marathon bombings. Cubby Tees produced...

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The world's No. 1 golfer has won a major in years but remains the biggest draw in golf. NBC10's Jesse Gary reports on fans following Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open at Merion.

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NBC10's Keith Jones breaks down the first day of action at the Merion Golf Club as Tiger Woods appears to hurt his wrist and Phil Mickelson takes the lead.

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Thunderstorms moved over the Merion Golf Club on Thursday morning, which pushed back first round start times for the last group of golfers. NBC10's John Clark reports.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:57:00 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Papelbon-Chicago-Phillies-Radio.jpg
Jonathan Papelbon could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline this season.

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The greenskeepers at the Merion Golf Club have worked hard this week to keep the U.S. Open course dry and ready for play.

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A great white shark was spotted by several New Jersey fishermen off the coast of Atlantic City. Find out why great white sightings have become more common in N.J.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:11:34 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/AP277491191343.jpg
Bruins' Jaromir Jagr, 41, will be returning to the finals for the first time since 1992. That year, 20-year-old Jagr won his second title with the Pittsburgh Penguins, beating the Blackhawks.

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Spectators catch a glimpse of Tiger Woods as he prepares for the opening round during the last day of practice for the U.S. Open. NBC10's Katy Zachry reports from the Merion Golf Club.

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Pat Murphy's Havertown, Pa. home is the place to be during the U.S. Open. NBC10's Keith Jones reports.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:08:55 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Tiger+Woods+Golf+Swing+Merion.jpg
The world's No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods was out on the driving range early Wednesday as golfers practiced for the last time before the U.S. Open begins Thursday.

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James McKnight pushed his wife, causing her to fall back and over a table, but she wasn’t injured, according to a sheriff's office arrest report.

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Harsh weather may have caused delays at yesterday's practice rounds of the 2013 U.S. Open, but not even the rain could dampen Travonne Williams' excitement for seeing his golf idols in action.

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Check out the world's top golfers who arrived in Merion, Pennsylvania to compete for U.S. Open.

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Man refuses to mow grass during Hawks playoff run.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:47:56 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WCAU_000000004387794_722x406_33092675752.jpg
NBC10's Jesse Gary is at the practice tees as golfers prepare for the U.S. Open. He talks about how charities like the Hospitality House in Norristown, Pa. are receiving donations for volunteering.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:46:14 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/US+Open+Generic.jpg
NBC10's Keith Jones is at Merion Golf Club as players begin day 2 of practice before the U.S. Open.

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Grounds crews work to get the bunkers dry for day two of practice at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Course. NBC10's Keith Jones reports.

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