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Williams Sisters Relax, While Federer’s Rivals Eye No. 1Venus Williams caught a play and even played a little tennis here, too, and Serena easily put away her opponent.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:36 am Williams sisters stay on track for Slam semifinal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:26 am Federer marches into third roundTop seed Roger Federer eases into the third round of the Australian Open with an easy win over Victor Hanescu.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:25 am Batistuta backs England 2018 bidFormer Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta, ambassador for Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, says he wants England to stage the 2018 tournament.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:21 am Federer in regal form to charge into third round (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:21 am India triumph despite Rahim tonA defiant final-day century from Mushfiqur Rahim is in vain as India beat Bangladesh by 113 runs in the first Test in Chittagong.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:12 am Chinese marathon athletes run into troubleMore than 30 male competitors at a Chinese marathon are reportedly disqualified after organisers discover they had cheated during the race.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jan 2010 | 3:06 am Tomic under fire after criticizing scheduleMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian teen-ager Bernard Tomic has fallen out with Australian Open officials after criticizing their scheduling of their night-time matches.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 2:57 am Team Sky cycling boss denies pressure to deliver (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jan 2010 | 2:48 am Ivanovic blames emotions as her tennis woes continueMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Two years ago, Ana Ivanovic's squeaky shoes carried her all the way to a women's final against Maria Sharapova at the Australia Open.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:50 am Star skipper Eto'o backs his Cameroon fighters (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:45 am Williams sisters roll on in AustraliaMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams joined older sister Venus in the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday as the main contenders continued to move safely and swiftly through theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:42 am Gisela Dulko knocks Ana Ivanovic out of Australian OpenFormer French Open winner Ana Ivanovic was beaten in her second-round match at the Australian Open, losing 6-7 (6), 7-5, 6-4 to Gisela Dulko of Argentina.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:29 am Notes: Media beginning to discover DavydenkoThursday's Australian Open notes: Now that he has shown he can beat Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, people are suddenly asking questions about Nikolay Davydenko.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am Serena thrashes Kvitova at Melbourne ParkMELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams galloped into the third round of the Australian Open Thursday after she made short work of Petra Kvitova with a 6-2 6-1 victory.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:24 am $1m world record bonus offered at Dubai MarathonDUBAI (Reuters) - Competitors at the 2010 Dubai Marathon will have the added motivation of a $1 million dollar bonus prize on offer should they set a new world record.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:21 am Baghdatis rekindles love affair with Australian OpenMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Marcos Baghdatis is back on his magic carpet and taking everyone along for the ride.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:16 am Both Williams advance; Ivanovic out in 2nd roundDefending champion Serena Williams had no problems beating Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-1 to move into a third-round match against Carla Suarez Navarro, who ended her sister Venus' run early at theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:10 am Hewitt gives Young a schooling in MelbourneMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Local hope Lleyton Hewitt made light work of American youngster Donald Young to ease into the third round of the Australian Open with a 7-6 6-4 6-1 victory on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:08 am I.O.C. Panel Calls for Treatment in Sex Ambiguity CasesA panel recommended that the issue of athletes whose sex seems ambiguous be treated as a medical concern and not one of competitive fairness.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers aren't in the Christmas spiritThey don't want to repeat their flop against Cavaliers as they open an eight-game trip.They don't want to repeat their flop against Cavaliers as they open an eight-game trip.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Washington State's Klay Thompson presents a challenge to TrojansCougars guard is always ready to shoot the ball . . . and score. Washington State's Klay Thompson is go for launch, any time, anywhere...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods' story veers to sex addictionReports the golfer is at rehab center brings attention to affliction as experts acknowledge the public's skepticism. Fellow golfers worry about 'circus' atmosphere when Woods eventually returns. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods' story veers to sex addictionReports the golfer is at rehab center brings attention to affliction as experts acknowledge the public's skepticism. Fellow golfers worry about 'circus' atmosphere when Woods eventually returns.Reports the golfer is at rehab center brings attention to affliction as experts acknowledge the public's skepticism. Fellow golfers worry about 'circus' atmosphere when Woods eventually returns.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Angels and Joel Pineiro agree on a contractFree-agent pitcher has to pass a physical for the deal, reportedly for $16 million over two years, to be finalized.Free-agent pitcher has to pass a physical for the deal, reportedly for $16 million over two years, to be finalized.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin adds James Cregg to staffCregg was offensive line coach at Tennessee last season.USC's new coaching staff continues to take on a Tennessee flavor.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin adds James Cregg to staffCregg was offensive line coach at Tennessee last season. USC's new coaching staff continues to take on a Tennessee...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, Mark Sanchez and Reggie Bush, Elton Brand and Chris Kaman and moreText messages from press row . . .Tonight's nationally televised game against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers probably means more to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers than they're letting on. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, Mark Sanchez and Reggie Bush, Elton Brand and Chris Kaman and moreText messages from press row . . . Tonight's nationally televised game against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers probably means...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am UCLA's Nikola Dragovic has answer to Bruins' woes'I need to be more aggressive,' says the senior forward, still feeling the sting of Saturday's loss to USC. Coach Ben Howland wants to see more energy, more rebounding. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers aren't in the Christmas spiritThey don't want to repeat their flop against Cavaliers as they open an eight-game trip. They don't want to repeat...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Vikings' defense will try to bounce the SaintsInspired by the movie 'Road House,' Minnesota's Jared Allen is one of the keys to stopping New Orleans' high-powered offense.Defensive end Jared Allen, the most menacing (and irreverent) member of Minnesota's defense, will do a little extra film study this week.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Washington State's Klay Thompson presents a challenge to TrojansCougars guard is always ready to shoot the ball . . . and score.Washington State's Klay Thompson is go for launch, any time, anywhere. Give him the ball, and expect a shot, no matter the score, the time, the situation or where he's at on the court.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Vikings' defense will try to bounce the SaintsInspired by the movie 'Road House,' Minnesota's Jared Allen is one of the keys to stopping New Orleans' high-powered offense. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am It's Miller time for U.S. hockeyBuffalo Sabres star is expected to be the No. 1 goaltender for the American team at Vancouver Olympics. Ryan Miller...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am UCLA's Nikola Dragovic has answer to Bruins' woes'I need to be more aggressive,' says the senior forward, still feeling the sting of Saturday's loss to USC. Coach Ben Howland wants to see more energy, more rebounding.Call it senior night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers hold off BullsThey match last season's victory total (19) at the halfway point of the season but remain under .500.The Clippers' regular season is now half over and the team already won as many games as it did all of last season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am It's Miller time for U.S. hockeyBuffalo Sabres star is expected to be the No. 1 goaltender for the American team at Vancouver Olympics.Ryan Miller watched the Turin Olympic hockey tournament from his couch with his family in East Lansing, Mich., when he paid attention at all.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Angels and Joel Pineiro agree on a contractFree-agent pitcher has to pass a physical for the deal, reportedly for $16 million over two years, to be finalized. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am No. 14 Georgetown stifles streaking No. 11 PittChris Wright scored 27 points and Georgetown held Pittsburgh scoreless for four minutes while taking control with a late 9-0 run and the Hoyas ended the Panthers' eight-game winning streak with a 74-66 victory Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:58 am Alastair Martin, 94, Court Tennis Star and Modern Tennis Executive, DiesAs an official of the United States Lawn Tennis Association, he was an advocate for open professional tennis.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:46 am Men’s College Basketball Roundup: With Calhoun on Leave, UConn Defeats St. John’sConnecticut received 21 points from Jerome Dyson and the Huskies ended a three-game losing streak with a 75-59 win over St. John’s on Wednesday in Hartford.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:32 am Cardoso wins 3rd stage of Tour Down UnderPortuguese national champion Manuel Cardoso won the arduous third stage of the Tour Down Under on Thursday while Lance Armstrong ended a day of sapping heat 30th on the stage and 26th...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:20 am N.H.L. Roundup: Brodeur Shuts Out the PanthersMartin Brodeur made 22 saves for his 108th N.H.L. shutout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Florida Panthers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:16 am Leonhard May Lose His Helmet, but Not His HeadSafety Jim Leonard followed Coach Rex Ryan to New York from Baltimore and is part of the Jets’ marauding defense.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:15 am Cohen Is Back on Ice After a Long AbsenceThe entire skating world is waiting to see what Sasha Cohen, one of the sport’s biggest stars, can do after nearly four years away.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:14 am Analysis: Restoring the Sheen to the Hope ClassicIn its 51st year, the Bob Hope Classic is at a crossroads. None of the top 25 players in the world rankings are here.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Antonio Margarito poised to receive boxing license in TexasMore than a year after having his license revoked for attempting to fight with illegal pads coated with a plaster-like substance inside his hand wraps, Antonio Margarito will attempt a comeback, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am No Payoff for Woods as AT&T Ended DealExperts do not agree how sponsorship deals with star athletes should be handled in the wake of a scandal.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:12 am N.B.A. Roundup: Orlando Tops Pacers to End SkidJason Richardson scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Suns finally pulled away from the Nets, who are 0-17 against the Western Conference.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:11 am Injured Yao Ming enjoying team owner role in ChinaSidelined by a foot injury, Houston Rockets star Yao Ming says he's finding a new kind of satisfaction as owner of his former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks. Yao bought out the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:07 am Bobcats pounce for 104-65 NBA win over Heat (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:05 am Thursday's gossip columnLiverpool eye Kenwyne Jones loan deal, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:05 am No. 12 Georgetown hands Pitt first Big East lossSource: SI.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am NC State upsets No. 7 DukeSource: SI.com | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert overwhelmed after visit to HaitiEverywhere Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert looked, he saw pain he can't forget.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:50 pm Ivanovic ousted from Australian OpenMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Sixth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko moved into the third round of the Australian Open in the low-key manner which has typified an 11-match winning streak, including title runs at the World Tour Finals and Doha.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:49 pm Slumping Ivanovic trying to work on mental gameAna Ivanovic believes she is playing better now than two years ago. That's a strange statement from the woman who has slumped from No. 1 in the world in 2008 to No. 21 and who fell out in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:37 pm Clippers beat Bulls, 104-97Baron Davis scored 11 of his 23 points in the final 3:52 and Marcus Camby pulled down a season-high 25 rebounds for L.A. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:27 pm RHP League, Mariners agree to 1-year contract (AP)AP - Brandon League and the Seattle Mariners settled on a one-year contract Wednesday night for $1,087,500, avoiding an arbitration hearing.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:14 pm Oilers drop 9th straight, lose to Canucks in OT (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jan 2010 | 11:13 pm Collins carries Jayhawks past Bears (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:48 pm RHP Joel Pineiro agrees to $16M contract with AngelsRight-hander Joel Pineiro agreed Wednesday to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Angels, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:44 pm NC State scores rare victory over No. 6 Dukeracy Smith scored 23 points, Dennis Horner added 20 and North Carolina State stunned Duke 88-74 on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:40 pm UTEP ends Memphis' 64-game C-USA win streakUTEP beat Memphis 72-67 on Wednesday night, preventing the Tigers from setting an NCAA record for consecutive conference wins.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:08 pm Warren leads Ole Miss to 66-57 win over SCarolina (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:03 pm Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace fined $35K for criticizing refsThe Celtics' Rasheed Wallace was fined $35K for criticizing refs.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 9:54 pm Angels reach 2-year deal with PineiroRight-hander Joel Pineiro, one of the top free-agent pitchers remaining on the market, has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels, sources told SI.comSource: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 9:50 pm N.C. State upsets No. 7 Blue Devils behind Smith's 23 pointsTracy Smith scored 23 points, Dennis Horner added 20 and North Carolina State stunned No. 7 Duke 88-74 on Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 9:34 pm NC State upsets No. 7 Duke 88-74 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jan 2010 | 9:33 pm Djokovic, Davydenko make Aussie third roundBack on the court where he won his only Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic overcame an early struggle against a journeyman Swiss player before advancing to the third round of the Australian Open.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 9:27 pm Connecticut Huskies AD Jeff Hathaway: Jim Calhoun's ailment not career endingConnecticut's athletic director says Jim Calhoun 's medical condition is not career threatening, but there is no timetable for the basketball coach's return.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 8:52 pm Longtime Gonzaga Bulldogs coach Dan Fitzgerald dies at age 67Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who built Gonzaga into a national basketball power but resigned before the school began its current run of NCAA tournaments, has died at the age of 67.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 8:45 pm Demon Deacons roll past No. 24 UNC for ACC road winFreshman C.J. Harris scored a career-high 20 points and Wake Forest beat No. 24 North Carolina 82-69 on Wednesday night to send the Tar Heels to their first three-game losing streak under coach Roy Williams.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 8:38 pm No. 12 Hoyas knock off No. 9 Pitt in Big East brawlChris Wright scored 27 points and No. 12 Georgetown held No. 9 Pittsburgh scoreless for four minutes while taking control with a late 9-0 run and the Hoyas ended the Panthers' eight-game winning streak with a 74-66 victory Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 8:38 pm Source: Angels near deal with starter PineiroThe Angels are close to finalizing a contract with free agent pitcher Joel Pineiro, one major league source confirmed to FOXSports.com.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 7:11 pm Serena, Djokovic, Davydenko advance Down UnderDefending champion Serena Williams had no problems beating Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-1 to move into a third-round match against Carla Suarez Navarro, who ended her sister Venus' run early at the last Australian Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 7:06 pm No timetable for Calhoun's returnHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut's athletic director says Jim Calhoun 's medical condition is not career threatening, but there is no timetable for the basketball coach's return.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 5:24 pm Pacquiao "will" fight MayweatherManny Pacquiao believes a fight against bitter rival Floyd Mayweather Jr will happen later this year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jan 2010 | 5:02 pm Vikes DE Edwards misses practice, in doubt vs. SaintsMinnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards is working hard to get his right knee healthy enough to play in the NFC championship game at New Orleans.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 4:52 pm Jets DE Ellis misses practice, still expects to playNew York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis sat out practice because of a broken left hand, but he is expected to play in the AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 3:54 pm Guilty Venter has ban suspendedSaracens rugby director Brendan Venter is handed a suspended four-week ban from match-day coaching after he is found guilty of misconduct by the RFU.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jan 2010 | 3:36 pm Liverpool 2-0 TottenhamLiverpool make up crucial ground in the race for the Premier League's fourth place with victory over Tottenham at Anfield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jan 2010 | 2:59 pm Arsenal top after superb comebackArsenal overturn a 2-0 deficit to beat Bolton 4-2 and move to the top of the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jan 2010 | 2:53 pm Manchester United debt hits £716mDebts at Manchester United's parent company swell to £716.5m, according to the firm's latest accounts.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jan 2010 | 2:49 pm Pacquiao on Mayweather: He's 'scared to lose'Manny Pacquiao says he wishes he could have fought Floyd Mayweather Jr., even though he's stepping into the ring with the dangerous Joshua Clottey on March 13.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:56 pm With Cable in limbo, Raiders interview assistantsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has started interviewing potential assistants for next season even while he continues to mull the fate of coach Tom Cable.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:32 pm Raiders interview assistants as Cable rumors swirlOakland Raiders owner Al Davis has started interviewing potential assistants for next season even while he continues to mull the fate of coach Tom Cable.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:18 pm Rasheed fined $35KNEW YORK (AP) -- Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:17 pm Don Banks: Vikings' Pat Williams relishes return to playoffsMinnesota's Pat Williams has won one postseason game in his 13-year career. Don Banks asks the run-stopper what it would mean to win his second -- and earn a trip to the Super Bowl.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm Seth Davis: Early awards debates, legitimate title contenders and much moreA few players have moved to the front of the Player of the Year discussion, including John Wall, Damion James and Evan Turner. Seth Davis looks at that race and more in his mailbag.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm UFC champ Lesnar set to return from serious illnessBrock Lesnar is ready to resume training to defend his UFC heavyweight title after a serious intestinal problem derailed his career and endangered his life.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Jan 2010 | 12:44 pm Ailing Calhoun should retire at season's endWhy UConn's Jim Calhoun needs to walk away after this season.Source: SI.com | 20 Jan 2010 | 10:03 am Anti-Israel protest threat for Peer fizzles outIsraeli player Shahar Peer has grown accustomed to the worlds of politics and tennis colliding on her court.
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