Players was an American television series that ran from 1997-1998 from Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, starring Ice-T, Costas Mandylor, Frank John Hughes and Mia Korf, about three criminals on a work release program from the FBI where they are commissioned to track down the bad guys. 'Players' is also a term used to describe Elizabethan actors.

Cast

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Starring Cast

• Ice-T (Ice Gregory)
• Costas Mandylor (Alphonse Royo)
• Frank John Hughes (Charlie O'Bannon)
• Mia Korf (Agt. Christine Kowalski)

Recurring Cast

• Bob McCracken (Malcolm O'Conner)

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Andy Roddick wins China Open
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Roddick beats Dudi Sela, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3, to win the tournament at Beijing. No smashed racket this time, but Andy Roddick did show fans his volatile temper Sunday in beating Dudi Sela , 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3, to win the China Open at Beijing.
Nadal beats Roddick to help Spain defeat U.S. in Davis Cup semifinals
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The U.S. reign as Davis Cup champion ended Sunday, with an ailing Rafael Nadal beating Andy Roddick in a straight-sets victory that sent Spain to the final for the sixth time.
U.S. cuts Spain's lead to 2-1 with doubles win in Davis Cup play
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Andy Roddick and Sam Querrey must win both singles matches on Sunday to qualify for the finals. The United States won the doubles match Saturday to trail Spain, 2-1, in the Davis Cup semifinals.
U.S. falls behind Spain, 2-0, in Davis Cup semifinals
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:45:00 -0700
After Sam Querrey takes the first set off Rafael Nadal, the Spaniards rally for a pair of four-set victories in singles. For a while, one set to be precise, the United States could entertain the tantalizing thought of a big upset in the Davis Cup.
Bob Bryan to miss Davis Cup semifinal
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:21:00 -0700
The United States' brother act will be interrupted for the first time in 16 Davis Cup matches. Doubles star Bob Bryan will miss this weekend's Davis Cup semifinal against Spain in Madrid because of a shoulder injury. He was replaced on the U.S. team by Mardy Fish .
Quiet, genius at work: Roger Federer wins U.S. Open
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Swiss master wins 13th Grand Slam title and fifth straight at Open, routing first-time Slam finalist Andy Murray. It offers little excitement for fans, but much to admire. NEW YORK -- We expected a very good match, maybe even a great one. What we got on this warm evening in Queens, save for a few brief moments, was a wipeout.

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Mauresmo overcomes Cornet scare
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:38:21 -0000
Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo beats fellow Frenchwoman Alize Cornet to reach the second round of the Kremlin Cup.
Jankovic victorious in Stuttgart
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:55:59 -0000
New world number one Jelena Jankovic beats Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-4 6-3 to win the Porsche Grand Prix.
Berdych ends Del Potro hot streak
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:35:36 -0000
Tomas Berdych halts Juan Martin del Potro's superb run of form as the Czech wins the Japan Open in straight sets.
Injured Serena out of Kremlin Cup
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:29:29 -0000
Serena Williams pulls out of Moscow's Kremlin Cup with an ankle injury.
Tired Federer opts to take break
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:37:26 -0000
Roger Federer withdraws from next week's Stockholm Open, saying he is in need of a rest after a tough year.
Rusedski rejects Davis Cup return
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:58:48 -0000
Greg Rusedski's spokeswoman says the former British number one has no plans to come out of retirement to play in the Davis Cup.

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Berdych defeats Del Potro in Japan Open finale
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:26:00 -0500
Tomas Berdych claimed his first singles title for 16 months with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Juan Martin Del Potro on Sunday to win the Japan Open.
Mauresmo rallies past Cornet at Kremlin Cup
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:29:00 -0500
Amelie Mauresmo rallied to beat Alize Cornet 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Kremlin Cup.
Ferrero takes out Karlovic from baseline in Vienna
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:54:00 -0500
Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain beat fourth-seeded Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 (4) Monday in the opening round of the BA Tennis Trophy.
No. 1 again: Jankovic tops Petrova for Stuttgart title
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:25:00 -0500
New No. 1 Jelena Jankovic won her second title in two weeks, defeating Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-4, 6-3 Sunday in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix.
Tursunov regroups to beat Mathieu for Metz crown
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:12:00 -0500
Dmitry Tursunov of Russia won the Open de Moselle by beating Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6 (6), 1-6, 6-4 Sunday in the final.
Cirstea hangs on in Tashkent to win first tournament
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:33:00 -0500
Sorana Cirstea of Romania won her first WTA Tour title Sunday, rallying to beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) in the Tashkent Open final.

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