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Serena humbles Azarenka to win Madrid Open title

jossMay 13, 2012June 22, 2023

by jossMay 13, 2012June 22, 202303

(Reuters) – A fired-up Serena Williams sent out a warning to the young pretenders of women’s tennis when she powered to a crushing 6-1 6-3...

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Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers

jossMay 13, 2012

by jossMay 13, 201202

(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Philadelphia 76ers off to...

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Djokovic toppled by Tipsarevic in Madrid

YoopyaMay 12, 2012

by YoopyaMay 12, 201200

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s frustration with the controversial blue clay at the Madrid Masters reached new heights after the world number...

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Nadal, Djokovic threaten to boycott Madrid clay

YoopyaMay 11, 2012

by YoopyaMay 11, 201203

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – The Madrid Open was in danger of losing two of its star attractions for next year’s edition after Rafa...

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Stacy Robinson, Wide Receiver on Giants’ Super Bowl Teams, Dies at 50

YoopyaMay 10, 2012

by YoopyaMay 10, 201205

Stacy Robinson, a wide receiver who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants before working with the players union, has died. He was...

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Chelsea’s top-four hopes end in defeat at Liverpool

YoopyaMay 9, 2012

by YoopyaMay 9, 2012021

LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea must win the Champions League to play in Europe’s elite club competition next season after a 4-1 defeat at Liverpool on...

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Djokovic slams blue clay after edging Madrid opener

YoopyaMay 9, 2012

by YoopyaMay 9, 201205

MADRID (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic lashed out at Madrid Open organisers and the ATP over the event’s controversial blue clay courts after...

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Serena, Azarenka and Sharapova progress in Madrid

YoopyaMay 9, 2012

by YoopyaMay 9, 201200

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – Top seeds Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova breezed past Czech opponents into the Madrid Open third round on Tuesday...

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Senegal hero Bocande dies aged 54

YoopyaMay 8, 2012

by YoopyaMay 8, 2012019

Former Senegal striker Jules Bocande died on Monday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has announced. Bocande, 54, had been unwell for months after reportedly suffering...

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Spain’s Puyol likely to miss Euro 2012

YoopyaMay 8, 2012

by YoopyaMay 8, 201202

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain defender Carles Puyol will probably miss Euro 2012 after he sustained an injury to his right knee that his club Barcelona...