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Posted 2008-05-09
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Seattle's Sexson banned for charging pitcher

NEW YORK, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson on Friday was suspended for six games for charging Texas pitcher Kason Gabbard during Thursday's 5-0 victory by the Rangers. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
at 4:05 pm EDT

Federer ousted by Stepanek, Djokovic through

ROME, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — Roger Federer's preparations for the French Open suffered a further blow when he was beaten in straight sets in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters by unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek on Friday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Finland and Russia survive second round scares

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — Niko Kapanen's third period goal spared Finland's blushes as they beat Latvia 2-1 on Friday in their opening game of the second round at the ice hockey world championships. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Kim takes early control in swirling winds at Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — American Anthony Kim, the hottest player on the PGA Tour, defied swirling winds to set the early pace in the second round of the Players Championship on Friday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Players unhappy as Spain choose Madrid for Davis Cup semi

MADRID, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) went against the wishes of the players and chose Madrid as the venue for their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States in September. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Maggert withdraws from Sawgrass after family tragedy

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — American Jeff Maggert pulled out of the Players Championship before Friday's second round following the death of his brother in a plane crash. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Wins for Celtics and Spurs in playoffs

BOSTON, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — The Boston Celtics opened up a 2-0 lead in their playoff against Cleveland on Thursday while defending champions San Antonio clawed their way back into their series with New Orleans after a 110-99 win. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-09
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Detroit romp to win over Dallas in Western opener

DETROIT, May 9, 2008 (Reuters) — The Detroit Red Wings earned a convincing 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals opener on Thursday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-08
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Arizona's Webb makes it 8-0 in win over Phillies

PHOENIX, May 8, 2008 (Reuters) — Brandon Webb pitched for his eighth successive win this season as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-08
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IOC eyes healthy profits from Beijing Games

ATHENS, May 8, 2008 (Reuters) — From its dangerously empty coffers in the late 1970s to the multi-billion-dollar revenues from the Beijing 2008 Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has managed a remarkable commercial transformation of its prime product, the Olympic Games. ... > full story