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| May. 1 |
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Zenit crush Bayern to reach UEFA final St. Petersburg: Zenit booked their place in their first-ever UEFA Cup final in Manchester on May 14 after crushing Munich 4-0 in Russia
| Feb.24 |
Sharapova triumphs in Qatar Open
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| Feb.23 |
W. Klitschko wins unification bout. New York
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| Feb.13 |
Astana snubbed by Tour de France. Paris
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| Jan.26 |
Sharapova claims Australian Open title | Melbourne: 20-year-old Maria Sharapova wrapped up her 3rd major title with a 7-5 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Ana Ivanovic
| Jan.23 |
Sharapova advances to final. Melbourne
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| Jan.19 |
Henin, Sharapova cruise through. Melbourne
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| Jan.16 |
Sharapova too strong for Davenport. Melbourne
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| Jan.6 |
Tired Nadal demolished by Youzhny. Southern India
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| Dec.1 |
U.S. claim Davis Cup over Russia. Oregon
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| Sep.7 |
Henin, Kuznetsova reach Open final. New York
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| Jul.24 |
Tour rocked as Vino tests positive. France
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Stories
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Zenit shuts out Rangers for UEFA Cup
| May. 1 |
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Zenit crush Bayern to reach UEFA final
| Feb.24 |
| Sharapova triumphs in Qatar Open Maria Sharapova remains unbeaten in 2008 after a 6-1 2-6 6-0 victory over fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva in final in Doha
| Feb.23 |
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W. Klitschko wins unification bout New York: Klitschko barely took a punch while winning a unanimous decision, defending his IBF title and claiming Ibragimov's WBO belt
| Feb.13 |
| Astana snubbed by Tour de France Paris: Reigning Tour de France champion Contador will be unable to defend his title after organizers excluded his new team from competing
| Jan.26 |
| Sharapova claims Australian Open title
| Jan.23 |
| Sharapova advances to final Melbourne: Maria Sharapova outclassed Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the final and a bid for her third Grand Slam singles title
| Jan.19 |
| Henin, Sharapova cruise through Melbourne: Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open
| Jan.16 |
Sharapova too strong for Davenport | Melbourne: 5-ranked put an end to new mom Davenport's strong comeback, with a 6-1 6-3 victory to reach the Australian Open third round
| Jan.6 |
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Tired Nadal demolished by Youzhny Southern India: World number 2 was routed by fourth-seeded 6-0 6-1 in the final of the Chennai Open in a quickfire 57 minutes
| Dec.1 |
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U.S. claim Davis Cup over Russia Oregon: The U.S. won the Cup for the 32nd time as a doubles win for Bob and Mike Bryan gave them an unassailable 3-0 lead over defending champions
| Nov.17 |
Israel made victory over Russia, 2-1. Tel Aviv
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Fans rampage after killing
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| Oct.17 |
England sunk by Pavluchenko double. Moscow
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| Oct.13 |
Ibragimov denies 5th heavyweight belt. Moscow
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| Sep.7 |
| Henin, Kuznetsova reach Open final New York: Kuznetsova is claiming an error-filled 3-6 6-1 6-1 victory over Chakvetadze. Henin made 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Venus
| Sep.5 |
Davydenko back in semifinals. New York
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| Jul.24 |
| Tour rocked as Vino tests positive France: Astana team leader Alexander Vinokourov failed a dope test after winning time trial
| Jul.23 |
Vinokourov powers to 2nd stage victory. France
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| Jul.4 |
| Sochi gets 2014 Winter Olympics ![]()
| Jun.30 |
Sharapova beats rain, foe. London
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| Jun.3 |
Ibragimov takes WBO heavyweight title. New Jersey
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| May.13 |
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Canadians lift world hockey championship Moscow: Nash scored twice as Canada lifted the hockey championship title for the 24th time with a 4-2 defeat of Finland
| May.9 |
| Malkin steers Russia to semifinals |
| Apr.8 |
| Safin the hero for holders Russia |
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Football league halted by violence
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| Jan.24 |
Sharapova eases past Clijsters | Melbourne: The 19-year-old eased into her first Australian Open final with a 6-4 6-2 victory over fourth seed
| Dec.3 |
Safin wins Davis Cup for Russia. Moscow
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| Oct.13 |
Kramnik defeated FIDE Champion Topalov. Russia
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| Sep.17 |
Vinokourov takes the Tour of Spain
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| Sep.9 |
Sharapova powers to US Open title | New York: Maria Sharapova claimed the second Grand Slam title of her career with victory over Henin-Hardenne
| Jun.26 |
Ukraine win on penalties over Switzerland. Germany
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| Jun.8 |
Henin, Kuznetsova get to final showdown. Paris
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| May.21 |
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Swedes complete ice hockey double Latvia: Olympic champions blanked titleholders Czech Republic 4-0 in the world championship final in Riga
| Feb.20 |
Navka, Kostomarov seized ice dance gold. Italy
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| Feb.16 |
Plushenko storms to skating glory. Italy
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Smigun clinches second gold medal. Northern Italy
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Russian biathlete tested positive. Italy
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| Feb.13 |
Pairs drama as Russians take gold. Italy
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Torino Olympics open in spectacular style
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| Sep.25 |
Kirilenko claims maiden WTA title. Beijing
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| Jun.2 |
Pierce reach final over Likhovtseva. Paris
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| May.18 |
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CSKA seal Uefa Cup triumph over Sporting Portugal: Moscow club became the first Russian club to win a European final after coming from behind, 1-3
| Mar.10 |
Chess master Kasparov to retire. Moscow
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| Jan.30 |
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Safin fightback ends Hewitt dream Melbourne: Marat Safin win the Australian Open final 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 and end Hewitt's dream of winning his home Grand Slam title
| Jan.27 |
Safin stuns Federer in epic semi. Melbourne
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| Jan.17 |
Kuznetsova has 'failed drug test'. Belgium
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| Sep.11 |
Kuznetsova takes US Open title. New York
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| Aug.23 |
Shot put Korzhanenko stripped of gold. Greece
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| Aug.22 |
Dope tests 'catch medallists'. Greece
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| Aug.21 |
Nesterenko takes women's 100m gold. Greece
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Glittering opening for Olympics
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| Jul.3 |
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Sharapova wins Wimbledon over Serena London: 17-year-old poise to upset Williams 6-1 6-4 and win her first Wimbledon crown
| Jun.5 |
Myskina takes French title. Paris
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| Jan.29 |
| Exhausted Safin overpowers Agassi |
| Jan.27 |
| Safin dumps Roddick in Open upset |
| Nov.18 |
| Kasparov and End 3-D Chess Series in Tie |
| Feb.7 |
| Computer Holds Kasparov to Match Tie |
| Dec.1 |
| Russia wins Davis Cup over France |
| Jun.9 |
| Riot after World Cup defeat |
| Feb.24 |
| Drugs test denies Lazutina gold |
| Jan.25 |
| Safin rallies to down Haas |
| Jan.21 |
| Safin destroys Sampras' dreams |
| Nov.14 |
| Germany makes World Cup |
| Oct.6 |
| England and Russia qualified |
| Aug.6 |
| Ukrainian beats Jones in 100-meter |
| Jul.16 |
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Rogge wins top Olympics job Moscow: Belgian has been elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee. He succeeds Samaranch
| Jul.12 |
| Beijing is favorit for 2008 Games |
| Nov.2 |
| Kasparov lost world title to Kramnik |
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France win Euro 2000, 2-1 over Italy
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| May.14 |
| Czech Rep wins World Hockey |
2004 |
| Aug.21 |
Nesterenko takes women's 100m gold. Greece
2006 |
| Oct.13 |
Kramnik defeated FIDE Champion Topalov. Russia
2005 |
| Mar.10 |
Chess master Kasparov to retire. Moscow
2003 |
| Nov.18 |
Kasparov and End 3-D Chess Series in Tie |
| Feb.7 |
Computer Holds Kasparov to Match Tie |
2000 |
| Nov.2 |
Kasparov lost world title to Kramnik |
2008 |
| Feb.24 |
Sharapova triumphs in Qatar Open Maria Sharapova remains unbeaten in 2008 after a 6-1 2-6 6-0 victory over fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva in final in Doha
| Jan.26 |
Sharapova claims Australian Open title
| Jan.23 |
Sharapova advances to final Melbourne: Maria Sharapova outclassed Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the final and a bid for her third Grand Slam singles title
| Jan.19 |
Henin, Sharapova cruise through Melbourne: Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open
| Jan.16 |
Sharapova too strong for Davenport Melbourne: 5-ranked put an end to new mom Davenport's strong comeback, with a 6-1 6-3 victory to reach the Australian Open third round
| Jan.6 |
Tired Nadal demolished by Youzhny Southern India: World number 2 was routed by fourth-seeded 6-0 6-1 in the final of the Chennai Open in a quickfire 57 minutes
2007 |
| Dec.1 |
U.S. claim Davis Cup over Russia Oregon: The U.S. won the Cup for the 32nd time as a doubles win for Bob and Mike Bryan gave them an unassailable 3-0 lead over defending champions
| Sep.7 |
Henin, Kuznetsova reach Open final New York: Kuznetsova is claiming an error-filled 3-6 6-1 6-1 victory over Chakvetadze. Henin made 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Venus
| Sep.5 |
Davydenko back in semifinals. New York
| Jun.30 |
Sharapova beats rain, foe. London
| Apr.8 |
Safin the hero for holders Russia |
| Jan.24 |
Sharapova eases past Clijsters Melbourne: The 19-year-old eased into her first Australian Open final with a 6-4 6-2 victory over fourth seed
2006 |
| Dec.3 |
Safin wins Davis Cup for Russia. Moscow
| Sep.9 |
Sharapova powers to US Open title New York: Maria Sharapova claimed the second Grand Slam title of her career with victory over Henin-Hardenne
| Jun.8 |
Henin, Kuznetsova get to final showdown. Paris
2005 |
| Sep.25 |
Kirilenko claims maiden WTA title. Beijing
| Jun.2 |
Pierce reach final over Likhovtseva. Paris
| Jan.30 |
Safin fightback ends Hewitt dream Melbourne: Marat Safin win the Australian Open final 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 and end Hewitt's dream of winning his home Grand Slam title
| Jan.27 |
Safin stuns Federer in epic semi. Melbourne
| Jan.17 |
Kuznetsova has 'failed drug test'. Belgium
2004 |
| Sep.11 |
Kuznetsova takes US Open title. New York
| Jul.3 |
Sharapova wins Wimbledon over Serena London: 17-year-old poise to upset Williams 6-1 6-4 and win her first Wimbledon crown
| Jun.5 |
Myskina takes French title. Paris
| Jan.29 |
Exhausted Safin overpowers Agassi |
| Jan.27 |
Safin dumps Roddick in Open upset |
2002 |
| Dec.1 |
Russia wins Davis Cup over France |
| Jan.25 |
Safin rallies to down Haas |
| Jan.21 |
Safin destroys Sampras' dreams |
2008 |
| Wed. |
Zenit shuts out Rangers for UEFA Cup
| May. 1 |
Zenit crush Bayern to reach UEFA final
2007 |
| Nov.17 |
Israel made victory over Russia, 2-1. Tel Aviv
| Oct.17 |
England sunk by Pavluchenko double. Moscow
2006 |
| Jun.26 |
Ukraine win on penalties over Switzerland. Germany
2005 |
| May.18 |
CSKA seal Uefa Cup triumph over Sporting Portugal: Moscow club became the first Russian club to win a European final after coming from behind, 1-3
2002 |
| Jun.9 |
Riot after World Cup defeat |
2001 |
| Nov.14 |
Germany makes World Cup |
| Oct.6 |
England and Russia qualified |
2008 |
| Feb.13 |
Astana snubbed by Tour de France Paris: Reigning Tour de France champion Contador will be unable to defend his title after organizers excluded his new team from competing
2007 |
| Jul.23 |
Vinokourov powers to 2nd stage victory. France
2006 |
| Sep.17 |
Vinokourov takes the Tour of Spain
2001 |
| Aug.6 |
Ukrainian beats Jones in 100-meter |
2007 |
| Jul.24 |
Tour rocked as Vino tests positive France: Astana team leader Alexander Vinokourov failed a dope test after winning time trial
2006 |
| Feb.16 |
Russian biathlete tested positive. Italy
2004 |
| Aug.23 |
Shot put Korzhanenko stripped of gold. Greece
2002 |
| Feb.24 |
Drugs test denies Lazutina gold |
2007 |
| May.13 |
Canadians lift world hockey championship Moscow: Nash scored twice as Canada lifted the hockey championship title for the 24th time with a 4-2 defeat of Finland
| May.9 |
Malkin steers Russia to semifinals |
2006 |
| May.21 |
Swedes complete ice hockey double Latvia: Olympic champions blanked titleholders Czech Republic 4-0 in the world championship final in Riga
2000 |
| May.14 |
Czech Rep wins World Hockey |
2007 |
| Jul.4 |
Sochi gets 2014 Winter Olympics ![]()
2006 |
| Feb.20 |
Navka, Kostomarov seized ice dance gold. Italy
| Feb.16 |
Plushenko storms to skating glory. Italy
| Feb.16 |
Smigun clinches second gold medal. Northern Italy
| Feb.13 |
Pairs drama as Russians take gold. Italy
2004 |
| Aug.22 |
Dope tests 'catch medallists'. Greece
2001 |
| Jul.16 |
Rogge wins top Olympics job Moscow: Belgian has been elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee. He succeeds Samaranch
| Jul.12 |
Beijing is favorit for 2008 Games |
2008 |
| Feb.23 |
W. Klitschko wins unification bout New York: Klitschko barely took a punch while winning a unanimous decision, defending his IBF title and claiming Ibragimov's WBO belt
2007 |
| Oct.13 |
Ibragimov denies 5th heavyweight belt. Moscow
| Jun.3 |
Ibragimov takes WBO heavyweight title. New Jersey
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