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Red Sox Close To Adding Baldelli
The Red Sox are close to signing free agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli, ESPN reported Wednesday. The move is expected to be announced tonight at the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner, where Baldelli will be honored with the Tony Conigliaro Award. Baldelli,...Tags: Derek Lowe, Tennis, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Soccer
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Venus Williams has goals to achieve, says she has no plans to retire soon
Associated Press WriterHONG KONG (AP) — Despite watching some of her biggest rivals hang up their rackets in recent years, five-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams says she still has plenty of goals in tennis. "I love my job. I love hitting balls, running, jumping,...Tags: Tennis, U.S. Open Tennis, Martina Hingis
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The year in sports ads
Each year, businesses spend some $12 billion advertising their goods during sporting events. Hundreds of companies — peddling everything from cars, to IRAs, to beer, to performance-enhancing drugs — line up to entice the coveted 18-45 male...Tags: Vin Scully, Advertising, Anheuser-Busch, John Anderson, Miami Dolphins
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Uncommon goals
RedEyeYou don't have to be a big Common fan to recognize the artist's deep, slightly raspy voice anymore. Chi-town's B-boy from the South Side is almost ubiquitous on TV and film as well as on the mic. He appears in ongoing ads for the iPod's nemesis, the...Tags: Motorcycling, Movies, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Cinema Industry, Will Smith
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V. Williams tops Jankovic, advances to final
No. 8 Venus Williams advanced to the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over top-ranked Jelena Jankovic in Doha, Qatar. Williams will face Vera Zvonareva, who defeated Olympic champion Elena Dementieva, 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-3, in...Tags: Tom Poti, Washington Capitals, Tennis, PGA Tour, LM Ericsson Telephone Company
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V. Williams wins Sony Ericsson title
Venus Williams rallied to win the WTA's Sony Ericsson Championships for the first time, defeating Vera Zvonareva, 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-2, at the season-ending event in Doha, Qatar. The Wimbledon champion took command in the last two sets with powerful serving,...Tags: Tennis, Sony Corp., LM Ericsson Telephone Company
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Armstrong still undecided about racing in Tour
Lance Armstrong has yet to decide whether he will try for an eighth Tour de France title in 2009. "I want to say I'm not trying to be coy; I'm not playing games with them [the Tour] or with fans or with media. I simply don't know," Armstrong said during...Tags: Cycling, Anthony Hamilton, Tennis, Bjorn Borg, Death and Dying
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Semin's two late goals lift Caps over Hurricanes
Alexander Semin scored twice in the final three minutes, getting the game-winning goal with 10.9 seconds left, to rally the host Washington Capitals past the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2. The Capitals trailed 2-1 before Semin scored from close range with 2:43...Tags: Washington Capitals, Orlando Magic, Tennis, Jaime Moreno, Disasters
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Scott Verplank leads by three shots in Florida
Staff And Wire ReportsScott Verplank shot his second straight eight-under-par 64 Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the final official PGA Tour event of the year. Steve Marino (66) and Troy Matteson (68)...Tags: Major League Baseball, Athletics, Track and Field, Ryan Leaf, Football, HSBC Holdings Plc
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Cavs guard West being treated for depression
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West contemplated quitting before leaving the team's training camp to seek help for depression and "a mood disorder" he has been battling his entire life. West, who recently signed a two-year contract with Cleveland, said...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Ray Bourque, National Hockey League, Tennis, Gary Stevens
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Soaring Briton Murray earns Madrid crown
Fourth-ranked Andy Murray beat Gilles Simon of France, 6-4, 7-6 (6), to win the ATP Madrid Masters in Spain. The U.S. Open finalist became the first Briton to win four titles in a season. He will be the first Briton in the Open era since Fred Perry in...Tags: Tim Henman, Greg Rusedski, Tennis, U.S. Open Tennis, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Former Charger Mims found dead at 38
Chris Mims, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers beset by legal problems, was found dead in his downtown Los Angeles apartment Wednesday. He was 38. Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play. Mims was discovered shortly before...Tags: Basketball, San Diego Chargers, Roger Federer, National Basketball Association, Football
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