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Sports Section January 16, 2013

Australian Open: Sharapova and Venus to meet

Sydney: Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams will meet in a much-anticipated third-round clash at the Australian Open.
Sharapova racked…

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Sports Section January 15, 2013

Australian Open: Murray into second round

Sydney: Andy Murray began his Australian Open campaign with a swift straight-sets win over Robin Haase in Melbourne.
The British number…

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Sports Section January 11, 2013

Australian Open: Andy Murray will play Robin Haase

Sydney: British number one Andy Murray will open his bid for a second Grand Slam title against Dutchman Robin Haase at the Australian Open…

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Sports Section January 10, 2013

Australian Open: Konta through, Keothavong out

Sydney: Johanna Konta battled her way into round two of qualifying at the Australian Open but fellow Briton Anne Keothavong went out in straight…

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Sports Section January 9, 2013

Australian Open: British players win qualifiers

Sydney: British players have enjoyed a successful start to the Australian Open as Jamie Baker and James Ward won their opening matches in…

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Sports Section January 7, 2013

Shane Warne banned for fight with Samuels

Sydney: Shane Warne has awarded a one-match ban and fine after a clash with Marlon Samuels in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition.…

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Sports Section January 5, 2013

Dhoni doubtful for 3rd ODI against Pakistan

New Delhi: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has rendered a doubtful starter for third and final One-dayer against Pakistan …

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Sports Section January 4, 2013

Andy Murray into Brisbane semi-finals

Sydney: Britain’s Andy Murray has reached the semi-finals of the Brisbane International with a straight sets victory over Uzbekistan’s…

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Sports Section January 3, 2013

Serena to face the top-seed Azarenka in semis

Sydney: Serena Williams has defeated American teenager Sloane Stephens to set up a Brisbane International semi-final with world number…

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Sports Section January 2, 2013

‘Only a real dope would fail at Chelsea’

London: Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp says only “a real dope” would fail as manager of west London rivals Chelsea.…

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