Tennis-Soderling beats Tsonga to retain Rotterdam title
Swede Robin Soderling retained his World Indoor Tournament title by outlasting Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Sunday.
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SHSU tennis tops UTEP
Sheridan Currie came back to win in three sets for the decisive point and Imke Jagau, Nadia Dubyanskaya and Anrinette Botah also won their singles to lead Sam Houston to a 4-3 non-conference women’s tennis dual match victory Saturday afternoon at the McAdams Tennis Center.
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Two times a week? Let’s make it three
For some members of the Washington Raquet Club, being in their 80’s is nothing to keep them from making it to the courts on a regular basis. Jack Pyburn and a group of his friends get together three days a week to play tennis at the Washington Raquet Club.
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Rebels v Waratahs
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEDT)
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Matfield to lead Bulls
The Bulls have included fullback Zane Kirchner and skipper Victor Matfield on their team for the Super Rugby opener against he Lions.
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SOCCER: Travis boys top Bush on ultra-late goal
The Travis High School boys soccer team has been waiting all season for a breakthrough result. The Tigers finally got it Friday night, and they waited until the final three seconds to get it.
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NASL Provisionally Sanctioned as Division 2 Professional Outdoor Soccer League
CHICAGO (Feb. 14, 2011) – The U.S. Soccer Board of Directors provisionally sanctioned the North American Soccer League (NASL) to operate a Division 2 men’s outdoor professional soccer league in the United States.
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Spartans ready to reach their potential
Boys’ soccer: Undefeated and No. 1-seeded La Cañada hoping for a lengthy CIF playoff run.
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College Soccer Professor: Kelyn Rowe And Sebastien Ibeagha Chat About U20 Experience
Rowe and Ibeagha discuss their futures with the U.S. U20 team
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King told RadarOnline.com
Rodney King is looking for another Beatdown and this time he wants it from Mike Tyson. The 44-year-old 1991 Los Angelos police beat down victim says he wants to meet Mike Tyson for a boxing bout consisting of three one-minute rounds at a Las Vegas casino.
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Peter A. Costello
Peter A. Costello, 85, of Lorain, died Monday, February 14, 2011, at St. John Westshore Hospital in Westlake, after a short illness. He was born August 1, 1925, in Cherryhill, Pennsylvania and had resided in Lorain most of his life. Peter served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the 3191st Engineer Base Depot [...]
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Elorde Awards Night set March 25
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing great Manny Pacquiao will lead a host of current and past Filipino champions in the 11th Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Boxing Awards-Banquet of Champions set March 25 at 5 p.m. at the grand ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.Joining Pacquiao are current world/international and Philippine champions, including Donnie Nietes, Nonito Donaire, Drian Francisco, Silvestre …
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Roman gets title shot
On a five-bout winning streak since his “Fight of the Year” candidate with Antonio Escalante a year ago, Juarez contender Miguel “Mickey” Roman (33-7, 25 KOs) has earned himself a shot at the WBA World Featherweight Champion Jonathan Victor Barros (31-1-1, 18 KOs).
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Warriors edge Lions
Port Elizabeth – Part-time spinner Jon-Jon Smuts took two crucial wickets as the Warriors claimed a semifinal berth after edging the Highveld Lions by six runs in their Standard Bank Series cricket match at Axxess St George’s on Wednesday.
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Dhoni fires India to victory
Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashes a century to set up India’s crushing 117-run victory over New Zealand in an ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match.
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MORGAN SURGERY DECISION IMMINENT | Sporting Life – Cricket News | Live Ball-by-ball scorecards, Cricket World Cup
Eoin Morgan may well be spared surgery on his broken finger – but he’s still highly unlikely to figure in the World Cup. The England middle-order batsman announced yesterday on his Twitter feed that, contrary to earlier reports, he will not have to have an operation.
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Swart hopeful of World Cup spot
Fringe Western Australian batsman Michael Swart is hopeful of receiving clearance from Cricket Australia to play for Holland at the World Cup, despite facing a hearing for a confrontation in Perth grade cricket.
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Spencer Rises To No. 12 In ITA Singles Rankings
Georgia men’s tennis junior Wil Spencer shot up to No. 12 in the latest edition of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division I singles rankings released Monday evening.
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New Haven Open At Yale Adds First Niagara As Sponsor
The New Haven Open at Yale, Aug. 19-27 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, has signed First Niagara as the Presenting Sponsor of the tournament for a minimum of three years, tournament director Anne Worcester announced in a press release. The new tennis tournament will be named the New Haven Open at Yale presented by First Niagara and in the coming months a new tournament logo will be …
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Waratahs hit a snag
Roger Federer did it, then the All Blacks. Now NSW’s rugby team are showing off their tricks – to mixed results.
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McRae backs Patten to rally Reds
Salford coach Shaun McRae believes Luke Patten is just the man the Reds need to reach the Super League play-offs.
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Series leaders progress at USA Sevens
Rugby Sevens World Series joint leaders England and New Zealand both reached the semi finals of the USA Sevens tournament Saturday.
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Soccer Legend Ronaldo Hangs Up Cleats
Ronaldo retired from soccer Monday because his body can no longer meet the demands of the game, ending a magnificent career in which he won two World Cups with Brazil and thrived with some of Europe’s top teams.
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Soccer Legend Ronaldo Hangs Up Cleats
Ronaldo retired from soccer Monday because his body can no longer meet the demands of the game, ending a magnificent career in which he won two World Cups with Brazil and thrived with some of Europe’s top teams.
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Soccer Legend Ronaldo Hangs Up Cleats
Ronaldo retired from soccer Monday because his body can no longer meet the demands of the game, ending a magnificent career in which he won two World Cups with Brazil and thrived with some of Europe’s top teams.
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London releases 2012 Olympic competition schedule
LONDON — Mark your calendars now. The date: Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. The time: 9:55 p.m. read more
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30 Minute Hit!
30 Minute Hit co-founder Deanna Loychuk (at right) works with client Norrie Zaplatynsky. The high-intensity boxing/kickboxing circuit for women, with 16 locations, is among the featured exhibitors at the 19th annual Wellness Show.
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Council accepts ,058 FEMA grant for fire department equipment: Grant sought for civic center repairs, too
BAMBERG – Bamberg City Council members agreed to accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant of ,059 on behalf of the Bamberg Fire Department during Monday night’s council meeting. The grant will provide funds for a new generator and other equipment.
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Garden gnomes topple “Tangled” at box office
A gnomic reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” topped the box office on its debut weekend according to Screen International on Tuesday.
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Cricket: WA post massive lead
South Australia will have to chase a difficult target above 370 to win their Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the WACA Ground.
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Will Ponting be found wanting?
For the first time since 2003 Australia will not go into a Cricket World Cup as outright favourites. The aura of invincibility has been shattered, the great teams of 1999, 2003 and 2007 have been decimated by retirement and they are no longer as feared as they once were.
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Dhaka denied an opportunity
As part of beautifying the capital for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, this boat is placed just near the Sonargaon intersection as a symbol of tradition.
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