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 Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in London November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Federer overcomes slow start to beat Verdasco

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer started slowly put finished like an express train Sunday as he beat Fernando Verdasco 4-6 7-5 6-1 in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals.… more
 Andy Murray of Britain reacts after winning match point during his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in London November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Murray defeats Del Potro in Tour Finals opener

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray marked the beginning of London's five-year hosting of the ATP Tour Finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-2 win over U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in front of 17,500 fans in… more
 Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Bradie James (R) tackles Washington Redskins running back Rock Cartwright during the first half of NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

Cowboys edge Redskins to maintain lead in NFC East

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
DALLAS (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys maintained first place in the NFC East by edging the Washington Redskins 7-6 at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday.… more

Colts remain unbeaten after win over Ravens

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts improved to a perfect 10-0 record this season with a 17-15 win over the Bal… more

Colts make it 10 straight wins by edging Ravens

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts improved to a perfect 10-0 record this season with a 17-15 win over the Bal… more

Rivals Bolt and Gay excited about Diamond League

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt and main sprint rival Tyson Gay have prais… more

Nestor and Zimonjic suffer opening defeat at finals

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Top seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic suffered a shock defeat in the ATP World Tour Finals on Su… more

Bolt and Richards named IAAF world athletes of year

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who became one of the world's most recognized athletes, and Americ… more

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek D… more

James shines for stingy Cavs in victory over 76ers

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers held the Philadelphia 76ers to just 10 fourth quarter points to rally for … more
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