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Williams cruises into third round
Jan 18, 2012 22:28 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams said before the start of the Australian Open that even with just two warm-up matches under her belt she was ready for Melbourne. More than ready it seems.
Sharapova thrashes Hampton to charge into third round
Jan 18, 2012 20:32 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova stormed into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-0 6-1 trouncing of American qualifier Jamie Hampton in glorious sunshine on Thursday.
Beckham to re-join Galaxy on two-year deal
Jan 18, 2012 19:38 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former England captain David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy on a fresh two-year contract, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team said on Wednesday.
Nadal fighting fit after Haas win
Jan 18, 2012 02:33 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal declared himself fighting fit after easing into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory over Germany's Tommy Haas Wednesday.
Rafa's knee passes test on day of pain
Jan 18, 2012 02:33 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Open resembled a medical convention Wednesday as Rafa Nadal's sore right knee, leg cramps and stiff backs came under the microscope.
Beck ache gives Federer walkover
Jan 18, 2012 00:24 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer was given a free ride into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after German Andreas Beck withdrew with injury.
Sparks fly as Senators win Battle of Ontario
Jan 17, 2012 23:45 EST
(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators fought back to beat bitter rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 as sparks flew and the Battle of Ontario got a little nasty on Tuesday.
Falla batters Fish in Melbourne
Jan 17, 2012 22:42 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American number one Mardy Fish crashed out of the Australian Open on Wednesday, beaten 7-6 6-3 7-6 by Alejandro Falla in the second round.
Fisher hooks Mavs with late game-winner
Jan 17, 2012 01:37 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Derek Fisher's game-winning three-pointer put a pretty ribbon on a workmanlike 73-70 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks Monday.
Fisher hooks Mavs with late three
Jan 17, 2012 01:37 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Derek Fisher's game-winning three-pointer put a pretty ribbon on a workmanlike 73-70 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks Monday.
Bruins tame Panthers in shootout
Jan 16, 2012 22:51 EST
- (Reuters) - David Krejci buried the game-winner in the fourth round of a shootout to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday in a fierce struggle between division leaders.
Bruins tame Panthers in shootout
Jan 16, 2012 22:51 EST
(Reuters) - David Krejci buried the game-winner in the fourth round of a shootout to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers Monday in a fierce struggle between division leaders.
Rangers "optimistic" over Darvish deal
Jan 13, 2012 03:32 EST
(Reuters) - Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan has expressed confidence of striking a deal with flame-throwing Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish before next week's deadline.
McIlroy wins Hong Kong Open
Dec 04, 2011 03:50 EST
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy boosted his hopes of finishing the year as Europe's top golfer after sensationally holing a bunker shot for birdie at the last to capture the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.
Cotto retains title after Margarito's eye closes
Dec 04, 2011 02:36 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto avenged his controversial loss to Antonio Margarito three years ago when he beat the Mexican on Saturday to retain his World Boxing Association (WBA) super-middleweight world title.
Cotto retains title after Margarito ordered to stop
Dec 04, 2011 01:18 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto avenged his controversial loss to Antonio Margarito three years ago when he beat the Mexican on Saturday to retain his WBA super-middleweight world title at Madison Square Garden.
Streaking Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-1
Dec 04, 2011 00:31 EST
(Reuters) - The Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins continued their red-hot streak with a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, notching up their 13th victory in their past 14 games.
Japan's Giants snap up pitcher Mathieson
Dec 02, 2011 02:36 EST
TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Scott Mathieson has signed for Japan's Yomiuri Giants, his new club said on Friday.
Seattle or bust for Japan's Kawasaki
Dec 01, 2011 01:47 EST
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Series-winning short-stop Munenori Kawasaki filed for free agency on Thursday, saying he wanted to switch to Major League Baseball but only if he can play with Ichiro Suzuki in Seattle.
U.S. won Presidents Cup fair and square, says Couples
Nov 20, 2011 03:53 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The United States team won the Presidents Cup because they were the better team, not because they were more accustomed to its format, captain Fred Couples said after his team's fourth straight victory in the biennial tournament on Sunday.
