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Rafael Nadal Wins 8th French Open Title

Steve Kaplowitz — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:51:06 +0000

When you look back in sports history and compile a list of the dominant athletes ever, nobody will top Rafael Nadal on clay. The Spaniard won his 8th French Open title earlier today, defeating fellow countrym

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Tennis Player Grabs iPhone and Takes Picture of Disputed Line Call at French Open

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 27 May 2013 18:31:19 +0000

Unless you're a tennis fanatic, you have probably never heard of Sergiy Stakhovsky. The Ukranian native is best described as a professional tennis journeyman. However, the 27-year old went to extreme measures to try and prove his point in a match this morning against No. 7 Richard Gasquet in the first round of the French Open.

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600 ESPN SportsCenter Headlines: Week of 8/26/12

Crystal Dominguez — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:42:07 +0000

Miss out on last week's sports headlines? No need to worry. I'll keep you at the top of your sports game with a 600 SportsCenter Headline Recap before a new week begins...

LOCAL:
* No. 4 OU will play the UTEP Miners at the Sun Bowl Saturday. This will

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Andy Murray Gets Redemption, Gold Against Roger Federer at the Olympics

Andy Lee — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:12:27 +0000

It was four Sundays ago today that Andy Murray had to fight back tears after losing to the immortal Roger Federer in the finals at Wimbledon.

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Sports Talk Rewind: Bud Collins 07/09/12 [AUDIO]

Chad Middleton — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:46:07 +0000

It was a pleasure today to have tennis commentating legend, Bud Collins, on Sports Talk!

Mr. Collins talked about Roger Federer, Serena Williams and much more!

"Murray was left in tears. He thought he

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2012 Wimbledon Report: Serena Williams Wins Fifth Wimbledon Title

Joe Student — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:00:24 +0000

Serena Williams defeated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, on Saturday to capture her fifth Wimbledon title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The decisive victory was the 14th major championship for Williams and prevented Radwanska from winning a championship in her first appearance in a Grand Slam final.

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Venus Williams and 10 Other Historic Wimbledon Upsets

Danny Groner — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:56:47 +0000

Tennis’s top venue said an early goodbye to one of its most familiar faces on Monday when Venus Williams lost in consecutive sets in the first round at Wimbledon. Williams has five Wimbledon titles under her belt, but that wasn’t enough to intimidate her opponent Elena Vesnina who cruised 6-1, 6-3 against one of the sport’s best. How does Vesnina’s upset stack up against other impressive wins in the tournament’s illustrious history? Here’s a look back at 10 of the best Wimbledon upsets.

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David Nalbandian Disqualified from Tennis Tournament After Kicking a Linesman

Andy Lee — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:48:42 +0000

Tennis player David Nalbandian is attempting to find the form that vaulted him to number three in the world in 2006. Nalbandian, however, has always battled a salty temper. Over the weekend, he cost himself nearly $75,000 and a title after kicking an advertising board that left a linesman bloody

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Rory McIlroy Wins a Point Against Maria Sharapova [Video]

Andy Lee — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:36:20 +0000

Life is pretty good for 22 year old Rory McIlroy. The Irishman is the number one golfer in the world, the defending U.S. Open champ, and dating tennis hottie Caroline Wozniacki.

Last night, Wozniacki was taking on fellow tennis hottie Maria Sharapova in an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden

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Serena Williams is Looking Jacked! — Morning Eyegasm [PICTURES]

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:00:58 +0000

Perhaps we don’t pay close enough attention to women’s tennis to notice the transformation of Serena Williams. It’s amazing, she still looks sensational at Red Carpet events, but she looks positively possessed in some of these photos shot at the 2012 Brisbane International over the weekend. We feel really bad for that tennis ball. So what [...]

Venus Williams Almost Goes Topless During Tennis Match [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:34:03 +0000

Given the skimpiness of her outfits, and the raw power she exerts when she strikes a tennis ball, Venus Williams sometimes suffers wardrobe malfunctions. It’s a matter of physics, really.

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Nelson Mandela and Roger Federer Are the Two Most Respected People in the World

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:57:49 +0000

It should come as no huge surprise that a poll of more than 50,000 people in 25 different countries would find Nelson Mandela the most respected and trusted person in the world.

But the next spot may be a bit more surprising.

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Serena Williams Goes Off on Umpire During US Open Final [VIDEO]

Danny Groner — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:05:26 +0000

Samantha Stosur’s US Open win was overshadowed on Sunday by her opponent, Serena Williams, who went on a tirade against chair umpire Eva Asderaki, who ruled Williams committed a violation for making noise during a point, claiming it was a distraction.

“You’re totally out of control, you’re a hater, and you’re unattractive inside,” Williams was heard saying to the official during a break.

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Why Does Novak Djokovic Live Inside an Egg Chamber?

Danny Groner — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:40:35 +0000

As tennis’ US Open gets underway, The Wall Street Journal offered a glimpse into what makes Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic so spectacular. Djokovic spends time inside of a $75,000 CVAC pod, a sort of egg-shaped pressurized oxygen chamber, the he believes helps his fitness and footwork.

There are reportedly only about 20 in the entire world.

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Novak Djokovic Commercial Parody of Maria Sharapova [VIDEO]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:48:19 +0000

For those of you that love good commercial spoofs, check out this gem from tennis star Novak Djokovic. Apparently, he endorses Head tennis rackets like his good friend Maria Sharapova.

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Novak Djokovic 'Racks' a Reporter With His Tennis Racket [Video]

Andy Lee — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:33:08 +0000

Tennis player Novak Djokovic is known as much for his zany sense of humor as his backhand. After being oversaturated by all the University of Miami coverage (which is fascinating by the way) I had to find something light-hearted and ridiculous.

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Tennis Player Bethanie Mattek-Sands Creates Stir with Lady Gaga-Inspired Outfit at Wimbledon [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:23:49 +0000

Tennis player Bethanie Mattek-Sands, the self-proclaimed Lady Gaga of the women’s tour, wowed spectators at Wimbledon when she showed up in a jacket adorned with fringe, studs, and tennis ball-halves.

The brainchild of British designer (and Gaga fashion collaborator) Alex Noble, the jacket even adheres to Wimbledon’s all-white rule for court attire. Mattek-Sands didn’t actually wear it to play, but rest assured, she did make quite an entrance.

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Wimbledon Official Wants Ladies To Quit the Grunting

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:47:37 +0000

Ladies, enough already with the grunting.

So says Ian Ritchie, chief executive of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club where Wimbledon is played.

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Serena Williams Back on Court, Wins First Wimbledon Match

Andy Scott — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:54:44 +0000

After an injury that nearly destroyed her career, tennis pro Serena Williams was back on the court Tuesday for round one of the 2011 Wimbledon championship.

The four-time Wimbledon champ, who is going for her third-straight title, defeated Aravane Rezai of France 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in an intense three-set match marked by struggles and emotion.

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Watch Rafael Nadal's Amazing Between-the-Legs Shot [VIDEO]

ESPN El Paso — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:59:41 +0000

During the finals of the Madrid Open last weekend, number-one tennis player Rafael Nadal hit a stunning between-the-legs winner after a long rally with number-two seed Novak Djokovic.

It's the second time Djokovic has been victimized by the trick shot in a high-profile match; Roger Federer pulled off an almost identical move against him in the semi-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open.

Despite Nadal's shot, Djokovic managed to win the Madrid Open, marking his 34th-consecutive victory.

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