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England's Paul Casey looks for his ball in the rough on the 12th hole during his final round at the British Open Golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland

Golf Photos Spain Sport Wikipedia: Paul Casey

Golf 365
Casey out of Volvo Match Play
Paul Casey has opted out of this week's Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain. The 34-year-old Englishman, regarded as one of golf's best match players,... (photo: AP / Peter Morrison)

Great Britain cyclist Victoria Pendleton celebrates after winning the Women's Keirin gold medal at the World Track Cycling Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Sunday, April 1, 2007.

Cycling Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Victoria Pendleton

France24
Pendleton 'can't wait' for Olympic Games
AFP - Britain's Victoria Pendleton said Monday she was in even better shape heading into the London Olympics than when she won cycling gold on the track in Beijing four years ago. "Training has been... (photo: AP / Bernat Armangue)

Tiger Woods

Boston Herald
Tiger Woods: Tour should penalize slow play without warning
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — was the most notable player to come out in favor of the PGA Tour adopting a testing program for performance-enhancing drugs. Does he still have a strong enough voice to... (photo: Creative Commons / Keith Allison)
Drugs Golf Photos Sport Wikipedia: Tiger Woods

Fernando Verdasco against Andreas Beck in the 2009 Davis Cup semifinals (Spain vs. Germany)

Austin American Statesman
Verdasco advances when Dolgopolov retires in Rome
ROME — Coming off a win over Rafael Nadal in Madrid last week, Fernando Verdasco eased into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday when Alexandr Dolgopolov retired with a stomach ache.... (photo: Creative Commons / Nacho Martínez Castejón)
Photos Sports Star Tennis Wikipedia: Fernando Verdasco

The Daily Mail
France's star man: Benzema lean, mean and hungry for success thanks to Jose's diet
Having shed some seven kilos last summer, Karim Benzema is finally delivering at the highest level and is on the verge of completing a vintage season as the European... (photo: AP / Alberto Saiz)
Football Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Karim Benzema

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge smiles during a press conference at the Main Press Center of the Beijing Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Olympics. China has done everything

my SA
Rogge: 2004 retesting won't yield flood of cases
BRUSSELS (AP) — IOC President Jacques Rogge does not expect a "flood of positive cases" when the Olympic body retests doping samples from the 2004 Athens Games before... (photo: AP / Xinhua, Sadat)
Olympic Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Jacques Rogge

England national soccer team player Gary Neville laughs after cracking a joke during a World Cup news conference at Mittelbergstadion in Buehlertal, Germany, Thursday June 29, 2006. England face Portugal in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday July 1, 2006.

The Daily Telegraph
Gary Neville joins Roy Hodgson's England coaching staff on four-year contract
New England coach Roy Hodgson has sprung a major surprise by appointing Gary Neville to his coaching team. Patriotic: Gary Neville will command the respect of the England... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham)
Football Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Gary Neville

Symbol of BMW Company at Kolkata on Thursday in Eastern India City, June 18, 2009 ---- WN/BHASKAR MALLICK

The Washington Post
2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon Debuts, Confirmed For U.S.
BMW has revealed the wagon variant of its latest-generation 3-Series and at the same time confirmed that this new model, just like the previous two, will be sold in the... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Business Economy Market Photos Wikipedia: BMW

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns the ball to Micheal Llodra of France during the Emirates Dubai ATP Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

The Hindu
Madrid win pushes Federer past Nadal to second in rankings
Roger Federer moved into second place past Rafael Nadal in the latest ATP tennis rankings issued on Monday, the day after a record—equalling 20th Masters title for... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar)
Photos Sports Star Tennis Wikipedia: Roger Federer

Asia

	Climbers try to reach jet's black box in Indonesia Denver Post
	Djokovic hails 'great' year Sky Sports
	Indonesia teams scour ravine for plane's black box Atlanta Journal

Africa

	City title triumph can usher in new era - Mancini France24
	Wenger: Arsenal pre-season Africa tour a sacrifice Goal
	Wenger accepts compromise over Arsenal's pre-season tour to Far East and Nigeria The Daily Mail

America

	It's Lana Del Tash! Singer sports a hairy upper lip as she arrives in Cannes The Daily Mail
	Russian Sukhoi crash: Black box found Zeenews
	It wasn't a great season... Skrtel admits Kop flops must do better next term The Daily Mail

Europe

	Williams claims Madrid title in style Irish Times
	Mourinho hails Madrid's 'historic' team Goal
	Federer vows to return to Madrid after winning third title Zeenews

Latin

	Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapse Taipei Times
	Manchester City target FC Barcelona’s Brazilian fullback Dani Alves The Examiner
	Barcelona striker Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Mueller's European scoring record with 68th goal of season The Daily Telegraph

Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz delivers in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday March 12, 2008.

Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz has first quality start of the 2012 season

Mississippi's Lance Lynn delivers a pitch during the second inning of an NCAA Super Regional baseball game against Arizona State, Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Tempe, Ariz.

Lynn goes to 6-0, 5 Cardinals homer in 9-6 victory

Jonathan Sanchez

Sanchez pounded by Red Sox in Royals' 11-5 loss

Cueto suffers first loss as Braves beat Reds 6-2 Lexington Herald-Leader
Series preview: Cards at Giants STL Today
Errors cost Giants in 5-4 loss to Rockies Springfield News-Sun
Shades of the past for Marlins: Josh Johnson looks sharp Boston Herald
Ottawa optimistic for 2013 return of pro baseball CBC
Molina's hit helps Cards avoid winless homestand STL Today
Cards Notebook: Jay goes on DL STL Today
Driver vs. driver: Stun gun, baseball bat used in Florida ro The Miami Herald
Billingsley struggles as Dodgers lose to D-Backs Springfield News-Sun
Bob Kravitz: Pacers' Paul George epitomizes team's sudden gr Indianapolis Star
Tim Wakefield receives royal sendoff Boston Herald
Scutaro's HR in 9th lifts Rockies past Giants 5-4 Dayton Daily News
Rockies 5, Giants 4 Dayton Daily News
Retired IPS worker wins $1 million in lottery Indianapolis Star
Wei-Yin Chen outpitches CC Sabathia as Orioles top Yankees Boston Herald
Chiefs 5, Clippers 1: Not the time for pity The Columbus Dispatch
Braves 6, Reds 2: Odds finally catch up to Cueto in rough ou The Columbus Dispatch
Indians 5, Twins 0: Old Lowe strong to the finish The Columbus Dispatch
Baseball notebook: Strasburg not so hot for Nationals The Columbus Dispatch
Yankees in bullpen bind The Columbus Dispatch

Summer gas prices to be stable

Summer gas prices to be stable

Britney Spears performs at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, June 26, 2002.

Britney Spears to be 'X Factor' judge, source says

Kid Rock performs during Orlando Calling Music Festival - Day 2 at Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, Florida, USA November 13, 2011

Society Confidential: Kid Rock gears up for show with DSO

>City Islanders to square off against Pittsburgh on Wednesda Penn Live
Basketball Wives soars with surge in viewers The Examiner
>City Islanders to open six-game USL PRO homestand Wednesday Penn Live
Column: Loss of Bosh turns up heat on Miami The Boston Globe
Game 3: Celtics at 76ers Philadelphia Daily News
Pacers edge short-handed Heat, 78-75 Boston Herald
Overheard: Shane Battier, Miami Heat player The Columbus Dispatch
Well-rested Spurs open fast with 108-92 win over Clippers Boston Herald
Wheelchair basketball nationals this weekend at Oval North Shore News
Philadelphia's defense never rests The Boston Globe
Column: With 'Big Three' down to two, does Miami still have Star Tribune
Allen was there to carry load The Boston Globe
Wondering how low they'll go The Boston Globe
Indiana holds off Miami in Game 2, 78-75 The Boston Globe
Gil LeBreton: NBA should embrace players in Olympics The Miami Herald
A tied series hanging in the balance Philadelphia Daily News
Celtics respect Sixers, but aren't worried Philadelphia Daily News
Pacers surprise Heat, even semifinal series Philadelphia Daily News
Postseason NBA Schedule The News Tribune
Clippers' Eric Bledsoe a bright spot, with 23 points against The Los Angeles Times

Italy's Paolo Tiralongo competes during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race from Bergamo to Macugnaga, Friday, May 27, 2011. Tiralongo finished ahead of overall leader Alberto Contador to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday. Contador remained overall leader and extended his lead over Michele Scarponi in the overall standings by 20 seconds to 5:18. Contador has an overall time of 77 hours, 11 minutes, 24 seconds.

Tiralongo wins stage; Hesjedal takes Giro lead

AG2 Serena Williams defeats Jelena Jankovic to win the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida on April 5, 2008

Serena Williams to meet Azarenka in Madrid final

Italian national soccer team defender Alessandro Nesta looks on during a press conference in the MSV Arena, in Duisburg, Germany, Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Nesta to leave AC Milan, ponders move to MLS

Olympic photo chief creates the image of the games Austin American Statesman
Texas judge awards child support in Sanders case Knox News
Leinart's Role as Raider: Advise, Back Up Real Clear Politics
Soccer star Beckham to bring Olympic torch to UK Fresno Bee
Sports briefs: May 16 Lexington Herald-Leader
Welker signs tender The Boston Globe
McNamee turned on Clemens over son's illness Fresno Bee
Welker offer Canada Dot Com
Spurs' win streak hits 15 in 108-92 Game 1 victory Austin American Statesman
Eagles' DeSean Jackson has a new attitude Philadelphia Daily News
NFL: Pats' Welker signs franchise tender Philadelphia Daily News
Orthopedist: Peters' recovery depends on area of reinjury Philadelphia Daily News
College Hall for Jimmy Philadelphia Daily News
Art Monk, Dave Casper, Jonathan Ogden named to College Footb North Jersey
NHL questions: Can the Rangers go all the way? Austin American Statesman
Can't have too many offensive linemen The News Tribune
Palmer finally gets a good look at McFadden San Francisco Chronicle
49ers rookie Jason Slowey has overcome the odds San Francisco Chronicle
Names & Faces San Francisco Chronicle
49ers rookie linebacker Fleming has torn ACL San Francisco Chronicle

Andy Murray (GBR) competes against Novak Djokovic (SRB) during the Men's Final on Day 14 of the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on April 1, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida - USA.

UK tennis star Andy Murray eyes No1 ranking

Serena Williams, of the United States

Serena Williams blasts her way to Madrid Open title with 6-1 6-3 victory over world No.1 Victoria Azarenka

Serena Williams returns the ball to Zhang Shuai of China, during the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Key Biscayne, Fla. Williams won the match 6-2. 6-3.

SERENA WILLIAMS WINS IN MADRID

WTA SEEKS HOST CITY Sporting Life
Boys tennis Athlete of the Week: Mitchel Knight Tulsa World
LTA fight corner as organisation branded 'a total shambles' The Daily Mail
Hewitt, Barty get wildcards Sky Sports
Qureshi’s hopes to play in London Olympics jolted Zeenews
HEWITT, BARTY HANDED WILD CARDS Sporting Life
Tennis SA waives right to host Canada in Davis Cup game Business Day
Bethesda: Page tennis team wins district, many celebrate gra Nashville Tennessean
"Le Bling-bling, c'est fini" France24
4 key questions as girls tennis sectionals open Indianapolis Star
Lleyton Hewitt gets wildcard for French Open Zeenews
Cox boys hand Menchville its first tennis loss in Eastern Re Daily Press
Prep Roundup: Arroyo Grande knocked out of boys tennis playo The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Sharapova advances in windy Rome Independent online (SA)
NADAL REMAINS FAVOURITE DESPITE FALTERING FORM Sporting Life
Rome Masters: Djokovic storms into third round Zeenews
Qureshi’s hopes to play in London Olympic jolted Zeenews
Djokovic beats Tomic at Italian Open Canberra Times
Georgia women at home for NCAA Tennis Championships The Examiner
Ashleigh Barty and Lleyton Hewitt get French Open wildcards The Daily Telegraph Australia

Matt Kuchar acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament

Kuchar all smiles after Players Championship

Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela hits the ball at the 15th hole during the Round 3 of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup golf tournament in Dongguan, southern China's Guangdong province

Jhonattan Vegas gets on track in ’12, makes move at Players

Kevin Na, of South Korea, drives on the third hole in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Kevin Na leads Players Championship after three rounds

PGAN Desires Citizen to Win Abuja Golf Tournament All Africa
No. 7 UNLV men's golf team heads to regionals minus recoveri Review Journal
Country Among Nine Countries Registered for Abuja Golf Tourn All Africa
Golf Buddy Voice Golf GPS Golf Blogger
Forest stumped Sky Sports
All-state golf team Tulsa World
Byron Nelson betting preview Golf 365
Dustin injured, not suspended Golf 365
Inside Monster Mini Golf The Examiner
Host pro Mike Burke escapes North Jersey
Girls Golf: Immaculate Heart, Holy Angels advance to state c North Jersey
Golf classic to raise funds for Integrity Center Nashville Tennessean
Davidson Events: Track club to hold golf tournament today Nashville Tennessean
Golf tee to green report my SA
Tough draw for Clarke Golf 365
Travel tips to the 2012 U.S. Open Golf Championship in San F The Examiner
India-Seychelles friendship golf tournament Nation
Landmark 500th spurs Lawrie Golf 365
Ryder Cup aim for Lawrie Sky Sports
HP Byron Nelson nurtures local talent Tournament known to pr ESPN

Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini laughs before his team's English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Oct. 23, 2011.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he always believed he could win title, despite mind games

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.

Weekend Sports in Brief

This screen grab taken from Bahrain TV shows troops arriving in Bahrain from Saudi Arabia on Monday, March 14, 2011. A Saudi-led military force crossed into Bahrain on Monday to prop up the monarchy against widening demonstrations, launching the first cross-border military operation to quell unrest since the Arab world's rebellions began in December.

Deal with Saudis to shore up Bahrain's repressive regime

LOTUS PLAN WORKING FOR RAIKKONEN Sporting Life
Indy 500: Penske surges up the speed chart after slow start Courier Journal
2012 Formula One schedule and standings The Washington Post
Ferrari shoot down Massa speculation Sky Sports
German F1 driver Nico Rosberg consoles himself with his girl The Daily Mail
Talking Heads: Tyred of Qualy? Sky Sports
Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier Leag The Daily Telegraph
Indianapolis 500: Rahal shifts IndyCar base closer to the ac The Columbus Dispatch
Webber reflects on Williams's win and 'incredible' Premier L BBC News
Williams fire victim returns to England Sky Sports
Killarney a challenge for Pro Tour Independent online (SA)
After slow start, Penskes surge up the speed chart Courier Journal
Yaya Toure's agent invites Barcelona interest with claim Man The Daily Telegraph
Andretti fastest as the temperature and speed both rise: Day The Examiner
Pastor Maldonado's F1 win draws praise, also stirs controver Hartford Courant
What Speed's Jimmy Spencer really thinks of Kurt Busch The News & Observer
Maldonado’s F1 win stirs controversy in Venezuela The Washington Times
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 named best tyre Scoop
US drivers solid on practice laps The News & Observer
Maldonado's F1 win stirs controversy in Venezuela STL Today

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