Blake rallies to defeat Karlovic at Shanghai Masters SHANGHAI (AP)—James Blake rallied to defeat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 3 6, 7 6 (4), 6 3 Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. The American was broken early in
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Wozniacki, Bartoli win opening matches in Osaka OSAKA, Japan (AP)—Top seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark advanced to the second round of the Japan Women’s Open by beating Ayumi Morita of Japan 6 4, 6 1 Tuesday. The defending champion and
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Federer, Nadal to open 2010 season in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP)—Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal plan to open the 2010 season in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi. Organizers said Tuesday that Federer and Nadal have
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The Tennis-X.com Blog on Tennis-X Weekend Wrap, Previews: Djokovic, Tsonga Win.By contact@tennis-x.com

Roddick retires with knee injury against Wawrinka SHANGHAI (AP)—Andy Roddick was forced to retire with left knee pain while leading Stanislas Wawrinka 4 3 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. Roddick, who limped into the post match news
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The Tennis-X.com Blog on Roddick, Rafa Rip into the ATP Schedule, But Should They?.By contact@tennis-x.com

Pennetta cruises in opening round of Generali Ladies LINZ, Austria (AP)—Top seeded Flavia Pennetta of Italy routed Meghann Shaughnessy of the United States 6 1, 6 1 Tuesday in the opening round of the Generali Ladies. Pennetta had lost both
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The Tennis-X.com Blog on Blake Bids for Nadal Upset in .By contact@tennis-x.com

The badminton and rhythmic gymnastics events for London 2012 will be held at Wembley Arena instead of constructing a temporary Olympic venue. The venue in north London will be visited this week by international gymnastics officials and next week by badminton's world federation. The switch is expected to save organizers $31.5 million.By us.rd.yahoo.com

There's no sign on the front door. Visitors aren't welcomed or wanted. The meek need not apply at Gym Jones, an intense, invitation-only training facility with fluorescent lights swaying overhead, no windows to gaze out and no mirrors to gaze at. “It's exactly what I needed,” Zach Lund said.By us.rd.yahoo.com

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A judge says there's enough evidence against a man accused of stalking Shawn Johnson for the case to go to trial. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Carter made the ruling after concluding a preliminary hearing for Robert O'Ryan, who has been jailed since his arrest in March. Authorities say he trespassed on the lot [...]

Daniel Keatings gave the British fans their money's worth. The country's best hope for an all-around medal since, well, pretty much forever, was in fourth place after qualifying at the world gymnastics championships Tuesday. And that was even with a fall off pommel horse, his best event. “For a couple of mistakes, it's quite high.By [...]

Former World Cup skeleton champion Katie Uhlaender will not compete in the U.S. national team trials that begin Wednesday morning in Lake Placid, N.Y. Uhlaender has received a medical waiver from the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation, allowing her to skip the trials. Uhlaender is recovering from an injured left kneecap, which broke into more [...]

An adviser to the sheik of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, filed a brief in a New York court Tuesday countering claims by U.S. challenger BMW Oracle Racing that the Persian Gulf port is not a safe venue for the America's Cup because of its proximity to Iran. Khater Massaad, the CEO of the Ras [...]

Don't bother hiring an executive search firm to help select the U.S. Olympic Committee's next CEO, Dick Ebersol admonishes. The only qualified candidates should be obvious. As NBC Universal Sports and Olympics chairman, Ebersol knows he has a pulpit to speak out about his disappointment with the USOC — because his employer has poured billions [...]

Former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch underwent hospital exams after feeling ill at a sports conference on Tuesday.By us.rd.yahoo.com

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HISTORICAL DATA
* First Dodge NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win: Lee Petty, 2/1/53, West
Palm, Fla., 100 miles, .5-mile track.
* First Dodge NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win at LMS: Lee Roy Yarbrough,
10/16/1966, National 500, 130.576 mph avg. speed.
* Last Dodge NASCAR Spring Cup Series Win at LMS:
Kasey Kahne, 5/25/2008, Coca-Cola 600, 135.772 mph avg. speed.
THE DODGE BOYS
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TEAM CHEVY IN NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES — 2009
Chevrolet has clinched the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Manufacturers’ Cup
champions after 29 races
Team Chevy drivers have won 16 races in ‘09, more than any other
manufacturer
TEAM CHEVY IN THE CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP:
Team Chevy has six drivers in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup,
more [...]