the sports section Sept. 14, 2009

Giants Win, Jets Win Even Bigger — and We Defend Serena Williams!

By Chris Rovzar

Check out Joe DeLessio’s take on the Giants’ energetic receivers yesterday, and Will Leitch’s discussion of the real new breakout star of the Jets on our new athletics blog. Plus, Leitch defends Serena Williams! [The Sports Section]

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