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Ferrer survives huge Almagro scare to reach semis

MELBOURNE – Fourth seed David Ferrer stared defeat full in the face three times but battled back to beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 4-6 4-6 7-5 7-6 6-2 to reach …

Sharapova beats Wozniacki but McIlroy gives exhibition

Maria Sharapova defeated Caroline Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Showdown, despite world number one golfer Rory McIlroy winning a point against the Russian.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman, boyfriend of world …

Ferguson fined, Nani banned after Madrid loss

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was fined €10,000 ($13,000) by UEFA on Friday for failing to fulfill his post-match media duties after a Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Ferguson …

Federer and Serena power into quarter-finals

MELBOURNE – Roger Federer delivered a lesson to the next generation at the Australian Open, extending his record to a 35th consecutive grand slam quarter-final after Serena Williams set up …