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World of Tennis: Golf star Rory McIlroy becoming clued up on new sportRory McIlroy is a golf superstar but he sat blissfully unnoticed on the public benches when watching girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki lose in the second round of the Italian Open.
Topix.net | 21-May-2012 09:21
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Rhode Island's gamble on former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company is prompting questions from lawmakers about the wisdom of giving an untested company so much help.
Topix.net | 21-May-2012 05:21
Sharapova retains Italian Open title with win over Li
Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after winning a point to China's Na Li at the Italian Open tennis finals, in Rome, Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Topix.net | 21-May-2012 01:12
New 1940 US census records show black undercount
It was on the streets of her Harlem neighborhood in the 1940s that teenager Althea Gibson began working on the tennis skills that would take her all the way to winning Wimbledon.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 20:57
Sharapova wins Italian Open crown
World number two Maria Sharapova recovers from a set and 4-0 down to beat Li Na and defend her Italian Open crown in Rome.
bbc.co.uk | 20-May-2012 20:23
Rome Tennis: Watch Live Stream Online Of Djokovic Vs. Nadal And...
When and where: Coverage of the women's final will get underway in Rome not before 7.45 a.m. ET, while the men's final is scheduled to begin not before 10 a.m. ET.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 16:52
Informal backing aids sales
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Topix.net | 20-May-2012 12:53
Baltacha loses Prague semi-final
Elena Baltacha is beaten at the semi-final stage of the Sparta Prague Open after a straight-sets defeat by Klara Zakopalova.
bbc.co.uk | 20-May-2012 12:43
Harris leads Lawrenceville School boys' tennis to 13th state title
All it took for The Lawrenceville School to capture its 13th NJISAA Prep A Championship since 1994 was one victory over Blair in the afternoon title matches.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 08:53
Morrow pitches 3-hitter, Blue Jays blank Mets
The defending champion at the Foro Italico, Djokovic beat Federer 6-2, 7-6 . Five-time winner Nadal eliminated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 , 6-0 in the other semifinal.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 04:44
Djokovic beats Federer, meets Nadal in final
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer on Saturday to set up another meeting with rival Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open final.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 00:40
Djokovic beats Federer, meets Nadal in final
The defending champion at the Foro Italico, Djokovic beat Federer 6-2, 7-6 . Five-time winner Nadal eliminated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 , 6-0 in the other semifinal.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 00:40
Pressel rallies to upset Choi, No. 1 Tseng ousted
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal struggled with his backhand but overcame a difficult first set to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 , 6-0 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 22:30
Djokovic through to Nadal final
Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Italian Open after the Serbian's straight-sets win over Roger Federer.
bbc.co.uk | 19-May-2012 22:28
Bayern Munich must not underestimate Chelsea, says tennis ace Philipp Kohlschreiber
The German is a fan of the Bavarian giants and although he predicts the Bundesliga side to beat the Blues in the Champions League final, he feels it will be close match EXCLUSIVE By Maximilian Bensinger Tennis star Philipp Kohlschreiber has backed Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final on Saturday evening, but is wary of the threat posed ... (more)
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 18:20
Sharapova lines up final with Li
Russian Maria Sharapova's straight-sets victory over Angelique Kerber lines up a final showdown with Li Na after Serena Williams withdraws.
bbc.co.uk | 19-May-2012 16:31
Injured Williams confident for French Open
Serena Williams said she expected to be 100 percent fit for next week's French Open despite withdrawing from the Italian Open on Saturday because of a back injury.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 14:05
Thumbs up: Charlie Pasarell, champion of our tennis world, deserves an ovation
A celestial show is in store for the Palm Springs area Sunday as the moon slides in front of the... And for the past three decades, he has devoted his life to turning a small men's tennis event that ranked No.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 11:11
Federer wins to book Djokovic semi.
Roger Federer cruised into the semi-finals of the Rome Masters with a crushing 6-1 6-2 defeat of home favourite Andreas Seppi .
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 07:06
Straight Sets: Ljubicic's Tweet Gets a Heated American Response
The normally friendly Twittersphere of tennis players experienced a rare flare-up Saturday afternoon after a tweet from a recently retired player drew the ire of several of his former colleagues.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 02:51
The top 8 tennis stores in Toronto
Tennis stores in Toronto are where to go when looking to kick start your spring/summer tennis season.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 22:47
Nadal & Djokovic make Rome semis
World number three Rafael Nadal is through to the semi-finals of the Italian Open after a straight-sets win over Tomas Berdych.
bbc.co.uk | 18-May-2012 19:15
Impressive Nadal outguns Berdych to reach semi-f...
Rafa Nadal, striking the ball better than he has done in months, moved into the semi-finals of the Rome Masters tennis on Friday with an impressive 6-4 7-5 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 18:43
Baltacha through to Prague semis
Elena Baltacha moves through to the semi-finals of the Sparta Prague Open after defeating Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-4.
bbc.co.uk | 18-May-2012 17:07
TENNIS: Oxford look to Hunter
North Oxford's Thomas Bowden, who enjoyed a straight sets win against Banbury's Ben Hawkins.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 14:38
Lauren Embree inspiration to 9-year-old tennis player
Wayne Clark Special to the Eagle Jasmin Schauer readies to slam a forehand in practice at the Marco Island Racquet Center.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 10:33
Checking in with Bob and Mike Bryan, U.S. Olympians
This article is sponsored by Citi. Twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are used to doing everything together and next on their horizon is the hope for a celebratory chest bump at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Men's Doubles Tennis.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 06:24
Djokovic, Nadal, Williams sisters advance in Rome
Serena Williams of the United States eyes the ball during her match against Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 17, 2012.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 02:09
Murray beaten by Gasquet in Rome
Britain's Andy Murray is beaten 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-2 by 16th seed Richard Gasquet of France in the Italian Open third round.
news.bbc.co.uk | 17-May-2012 23:49
The Racquet Scientist: ATP Politics
I've spoken with a number of plugged-in people in the wake of what we'll call the "blue-clay controversy" ," and I can assure you it probably will be a hotly argued topic when the ATP players have their annual Wimbledon meeting.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 22:00
Djokovic shows best and worst to reach quarter-f...
World number one Novak Djokovic demonstrated how to smash a racquet and how to cope with adversity as he reached the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Thursday.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 17:50
Tennis: Rome Masters: Andy Murray admits he's struggling to keep his language in check
The Scot was warned by the umpire for an audible obscenity on his way to victory over David Nalbandian of Argentina in Rome on Tuesday night.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 13:46
North Leeds: Behind the scenes at Chapel Allerton Tennis Club
Tucked away at the top of a hill in a north Leeds suburb lies Chapel Allerton Tennis, Squash & Gym Club.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 09:45
Tiddliwinks stuns favourites at York
Tiddliwinks landed the feature race on the first day of the York Dante Festival, the Duke Of York totepool Stakes.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 05:36
Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 05-14-12
Who is the highest-ranked ATP player this week whose ranking has changed since last week?
How many players in the WTA top ten this week have a different ranking from that of last week?
about.com | 17-May-2012 01:46
Top-ranked Azarenka withdraws from Italian Open
Victoria Azarenka from Belarus reacts after defeating Ana Ivanovic from Serbia, 6-4, 6-4, during the Madrid Open tennis tournament, in Madrid, Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 01:26
Rafael Nadal
Said Rafael Nadal of the blue clay at the Madrid Open: "This surface destabilizes the game.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 00:27
Federer and Nadal through in Rome
Roger Federer beats Carlos Berlocq to reach the third round of the Rome Masters, where he is joined by Rafael Nadal.
bbc.co.uk | 16-May-2012 23:37
No. 2 Federer shows off form with easy win in Rome
Fresh off a title in Madrid and ranked No. 2, Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the Italian Open on Wednesday.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 20:12
Nude Olympian Joins Andy Murray to Sell Hot Sports Drink: Health
Provexis Plc, vying for a sliver of the $42 billion sports-drink market, is counting on a lift from unsolicited athlete endorsements on the eve of the Summer Olympics.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 15:57
Mahesh was scared about me shooting DVD: Lara
MUMBAI: Actress Lara Dutta, who has unveiled her pre-natal yoga DVD, revealed that her husband Mahesh Bhupathi was scared about her shooting the video.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 11:43
Sharapova advances in windy Rome
Past and present Wimbledon winners Maria Sharapova and Czech Petra Kvitova made straight-set moves into the third round of the Rome Masters on Tuesday, with the Russian second seed made to work hard.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 07:28
Wimbledon to relax colour rule
Send your thoughts and images on the weekend's Super Rugby action to Sport@news24.co.za and we'll hit the publish button! Rome - Wimbledon's all-white dress code won't be in place for the Olympics.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 03:13
Murray fends off Nalbandian challenge
Andy Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1 4-6 7-5 victory.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 23:09
Bulgarian tennis player Dimitar Kutrovsky banned from sport for 2 years for doping
The ITF says "Mr. Kutrovsky asserted that the methylhexaneamine, for which he did not hold a valid therapeutic use exemption, had got into his system through his ingestion of the supplement Jack3d.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 21:04
Murray beats battling Nalbandian
Andy Murray overcomes David Nalbandian 6-1 4-6 7-5 to make it into the third round of the Masters series event in Rome.
bbc.co.uk | 15-May-2012 20:33