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Dominant Williams fearful of enemy within

LONDON - Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favorite to win a second French Open title but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the tournament with a touch of apprehension and fearful of the "lady in the mirror".

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Olazabal urges Woods and Garcia to settle row

VIRGINIA WATER, England - Former European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal drew on the memory of his 2003 spat with Padraig Harrington as he urged fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods to settle their differences.

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French slam drought set to drag on at Roland Garros

PARIS - After 30 years without a male grand-slam winner, France's tennis establishment is beginning to question whether the absence of success is purely down to a lack of natural-born winners.

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Boxing chief Wu confirms IOC presidency bid

- Taiwan's world boxing chief (AIBA) President Ching-kuo Wu announced his intention to run for International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying the Olympic movement should be bigger than just the Games.

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Analysis - Has the anchor ban come too late?

- The royal and ancient game of golf, renowned for its etiquette and self-imposed penalties, has undergone many changes to the rules over its 600-year history but few issues have triggered as much debate as the proposal to outlaw the anchoring of putters.

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Rosberg on top for Mercedes in first Monaco practice

MONACO - Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes a quick start to their Monaco Grand Prix weekend with the fastest time in first practice on Thursday.

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Beckham’s final 81st minute

I saw a player that couldn't help himself count down the last moments of his time on the pitch.

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Kings of ping pong

The international elite of table tennis battle it out at the world championships in Paris.

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