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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
Tyson Gay of the U.S (L) lokks towards Usain Bolt of Jamaica during the awards ceremony for the men's 100 metres at the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 17, 2009. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

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 praised the new Diamond League series while declining to say where they would clash i… more
Dallas Stars James Neal (18) hits Calgary Flames Mark Giordano with his stick during the third period of their NHL game in Calgary, Alberta, December 2, 2008. REUTERS/Todd Korol

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 Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.… 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

Heatley hat-trick helps Sharks take down Flyers

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Dany Heatley bagged his second hat-trick of the season to inspire the Pacific Division-… more

Beckham hobbles off after training for final

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham limped off after training for Sunday's MLS Cup final, with an icepack wrapped around h… more

Beckham hobbles off after training but plans to play

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham limped off after training for Sunday's MLS Cup final, with an icepack wrapped around h… more

U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
HAVANA (Reuters) - There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players… more

Molinari wins playoff to deny Karlsson victory in Japan

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
TOKYO (Reuters) - Italy's Edoardo Molinari beat Robert Karlsson in a playoff to win the Dunlop Phoenix tournament on Sun… more

U.S. Eagles qualify for 2011 World Cup in New Zealand

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
LAUDERHILL, Florida (Reuters) - The United States qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 27-6 vict… more
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