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Volleyball: Russia coach Ovchinnikov dies aged 43

YoopyaAugust 29, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 29, 20120

(Reuters) – Sergei Ovchinnikov, who coached the Russian women’s volleyball team at the London Olympics, has died, his club team Dynamo Moscow said on Wednesday....

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Djokovic, Serena win easily at the U.S. Open

YoopyaAugust 29, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 29, 20120

(Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic and three-times winner Serena Williams each dropped just two games against bewildered opponents at the U.S. Open on Tuesday,...

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Single-minded Serena says she is No.1

YoopyaAugust 29, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 29, 20120

(Reuters) – Serena Williams marched into the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday and despite being seeded only fourth at Flushing Meadows, the...

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Federer stunning in first round at U.S. Open

YoopyaAugust 28, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 28, 20120

NEW YORK, Aug 27 – World number one Roger Federer produced a stunning opening performance at the U.S. Open on Monday, but then said Novak...

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Djokovic, Serena look to get New York crowd on their side

YoopyaAugust 28, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 28, 20120

(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, two players who have tasted the wrath of the New York crowd, begin their title campaigns with first-round...

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Armstrong’s marketing appeal may survive title loss

YoopyaAugust 27, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 27, 20120

(Reuters) – Lance Armstrong’s triumph over cancer and his fundraising efforts make him an effective pitchman even after his status as one of history’s greatest...

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Serena spars with reporters over dance

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 20120

(Reuters) – Serena Williams was hailed as the greatest women’s tennis player ever on Saturday before reacting angrily to criticism of her exuberant Olympic celebrations....

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Doubt-free Federer chasing more glory at U.S. Open

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 20120

(Reuters) – Twelve months ago, Roger Federer went into the U.S. Open with doubts, perhaps for the first time in his career. A year on...

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Red Sox trade Beckett, Gonzalez, Crawford to L.A

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 20120

(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox have traded starting pitcher Josh Beckett, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and left fielder Carl Crawford to the Los Angeles...

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I’m a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray

YoopyaAugust 26, 2012

by YoopyaAugust 26, 20120

(Reuters) – Andy Murray has long dreamed of winning an elusive grand slam title but revealed on Saturday that the depth of his frustration had...