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Soderling haunts Nadal again
Swede Robin Soderling returned to haunt Rafael Nadal on Monday with a 6-4 6-4 victory as battle commenced in Group B at the ATP World Tour finals.
Nadal’s already slim chances of knocking Federer off the top of the world rankings now hang by a thread and defeat against Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in the second of his three round-robin matches on Wednesday would almost certainly mean the...
IAAF agrees that Semenya keeps title: South Africa
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has agreed that South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800 meters world title, the country’s sports ministry said on Thursday.
The department said South Africa’s government, Semenya’s lawyers and the IAAF had reached total agreement that she will retain her gold medal, title and prize money because she has been...
Greg Chappell fears for Test cricket’s future
Greg Chappell has delivered a blunt message to cricket’s administrators: Test cricket is under threat from Twenty20 and something must be done to save the traditional form of the game. Chappell believes the situation is so severe that there could come a time when only four or five nations play Test cricket, with the weaker countries focusing purely on 20- and 50-over games.
The former Australia...
Hall of Fame trainer Frankel dies
Bobby Frankel, a Hall of Fame trainer who saddled six Breeders’ Cup winners and 2003 Belmont Stakes champion Empire Maker, died Monday from complications of cancer at the age of 68.
“Bobby Frankel was one of the greatest trainers in thoroughbred racing history,” National Thoroughbred Racing Association President and CEO Alex Waldrop said in a statement.
“His outstanding horsemanship,...
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Michelle Wie claims first pro tour win
Michelle Wie broke through for her first professional tour victory on Sunday, winning the LPGA Lorena Ochoa Invitational by two strokes over fellow American Paula Creamer.
The 20-year-old Hawaiian, who first qualified for an LPGA event when she was 12, closed with a three-under par 69 for a 13-under 275 total to collect a $220,000 cheque.
“It feels, it sounds cliche, but it feels awesome,”...
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Colts surge to late win after Pats gamble fails
The Indianapolis Colts capitalized on a failed gamble by the New England Patriots to retain their unbeaten record with a stunning 35-34 comeback victory in the dying seconds on Sunday.
Clinging to a 34-28 lead with the ball on their own 28 and just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Patriots coach Bill Belichick opted for a fourth-down play instead of a punt but came up short, turning...
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Luongo loses to Detroit but winning battle for Olympic job
Vancouver Canucks netminder Roberto Luongo did not get the win on Thursday but he definitely grabbed the attention of Detroit and Team Canada head coach Mike Babcock in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings.
Luongo, making his first start since a broken rib forced him out of the Canucks line-up on October 28, made 28 saves in the defeat and the effort left a strong impression on Babcock.
Luongo is in the running...
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Rollins grabs third straight Gold Glove
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins won a National League Gold Glove award for the third consecutive season after producing the best fielding percentage in Major League Baseball.
Rollins compiled a .990 fielding percentage for the Phillies, who won the National League for the second successive year but lost out to the New York Yankees in the World Series.
“I would like to thank the...
