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Nadal (knee tendinitis) doubtful for Davis Cup

Nov. 4, 2008
Rafael Nadal has tendinitis in his right knee and could be in doubt for Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler