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Single-minded Serena says she is No.1

YoopyaAugust 29, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 29, 201202

(Reuters) – Serena Williams marched into the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday and despite being seeded only fourth at Flushing Meadows, the...

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Federer stunning in first round at U.S. Open

YoopyaAugust 28, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 28, 201202

NEW YORK, Aug 27 – World number one Roger Federer produced a stunning opening performance at the U.S. Open on Monday, but then said Novak...

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Djokovic, Serena look to get New York crowd on their side

YoopyaAugust 28, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 28, 201201

(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, two players who have tasted the wrath of the New York crowd, begin their title campaigns with first-round...

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Armstrong’s marketing appeal may survive title loss

YoopyaAugust 27, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 27, 201200

(Reuters) – Lance Armstrong’s triumph over cancer and his fundraising efforts make him an effective pitchman even after his status as one of history’s greatest...

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Serena spars with reporters over dance

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 201200

(Reuters) – Serena Williams was hailed as the greatest women’s tennis player ever on Saturday before reacting angrily to criticism of her exuberant Olympic celebrations....

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Doubt-free Federer chasing more glory at U.S. Open

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 201205

(Reuters) – Twelve months ago, Roger Federer went into the U.S. Open with doubts, perhaps for the first time in his career. A year on...

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Red Sox trade Beckett, Gonzalez, Crawford to L.A

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 201200

(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox have traded starting pitcher Josh Beckett, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and left fielder Carl Crawford to the Los Angeles...

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I’m a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 201200

(Reuters) – Andy Murray has long dreamed of winning an elusive grand slam title but revealed on Saturday that the depth of his frustration had...

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Garcia on track for consecutive wins as Woods six back

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 201201

(Reuters) – Sergio Garcia is on track for consecutive victories after the Spaniard took the outright lead at the Barclays tournament on Saturday, while Tiger...

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Eto’o returns for Cameroon after eight-month ban

YoopyaAugust 25, 2012May 18, 2023

by YoopyaAugust 25, 2012May 18, 202304

YAOUNDE (Reuters) – Samuel Eto’o will end a lengthy international suspension next month after being recalled by Cameroon for an African Nations Cup first round...