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Serena extends winning streak to reach Rome final

Rome - Serena Williams crushed Romanian qualifier Simona Halep 6-3 6-0 to book her place in the Italian Open final and extend her winning streak to 23 matches on Saturday.

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Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony

NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers.

17 May 2013

Crosby hat-trick helps Penguins to 2-0 series lead

- Captain Sidney Crosby scored a hat-trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game Two of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semi-finals on Friday.

17 May 2013

Dane Hoyer Larsen elected BWF president

KUALA LUMPUR - Badminton's world governing body (BWF) will create a separate commission to deal with match-fixing problems, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen said after being elected president on Saturday.

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Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity

- David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

17 May 2013

Decision on anchored putting expected next week

LOS ANGELES - Golf's governing bodies are widely expected to announce whether they will go ahead with a controversial proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body when they hold simultaneous news conferences next week.

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Augusta: A tournament like no other

It was the author Mark Twain who wrote "Golf is a good walk spoiled".

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Highest-paid U.S. athletes

The top-earning athletes in America.

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