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At the U.S. Open, line judges are out. Automated calls are in
Electronic line judging has replaced humans at the U.S. Open. But the voices making calls are real people, recorded with varying levels of urgency to sell the call, depending on how close the shot is.
Alcaraz stops Tiafoe's U.S. Open run
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What to know as the 2022 NFL season begins
The NFL season begins Thursday as the reigning champion Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills. New rule changes, blockbuster trades, retirements and un-retirements mark the start of the season.
Humans are no longer the line judges at the U.S. Open
Electronic line judging has replaced humans at the U.S. Open. But the voices making calls are real people, recorded with varying levels of urgency to sell the call, depending on how close the shot is.
A spectator and his barber are removed from the U.S. Open quarterfinals
A man at the tournament was getting a haircut Tuesday night in the stands during the middle of a match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Security cut the trim short.