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Appalachian State with the upset

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September 10, 2007 | Dick's Stock Watch provides a fast-glance review of the past week in the world of sports, charting whose stock is up and whose is down.

STOCK UP
• Roger Federer moved a step closer to Pete Sampras' record for Grand Slam singles titles, winning the U. S. Open men's title in impressive fashion. He beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the finals.

• Justine Henin did not lose a set in winning the U. S. Open women's singles title. She beat both Williams sisters en route to the championship.

• Randy Moss showed he is going to be a factor with the Patriots, finishing with 183 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Jets.

• Tiger Woods won the BMW event to take over the lead in the Fed Ex standings.

• Louisville's Brian Brohm and Hawaii's Colt Brennan each continue to put up impressive numbers.

• Alex Rodriguez became the fourth player in baseball history to have three different 50-home run seasons.

• Curtis Granderson of the Tigers became the first player in nearly 30 years to have 20 home runs, 20 doubles and 20 triples in the same season. Then he added his 20th steal to move into an even greater select circle.

STOCK DOWN

• Michigan and Notre Dame football, both 0-2 in the same season for the first time.

• Major League Baseball was hit with more negatives with the news of allegations against Rick Ankiel and Troy Glaus. Let's see how this all plays out.

• The Falcons, Chiefs and Bears were all held to three points on Sunday.

• Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden was charged with disorderly conduct at Cleveland's airport after an officer asked him to move his car.

Dick Vitale coached the Pistons and the University of Detroit before broadcasting ESPN's first college basketball game in December 1979. Send him a question for possible use on ESPNEWS.

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