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Sharapova Quickly Sinks Davenport
Sharapova Quickly Sinks Davenport
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Jan 16, 2008 7:12 AM CST

Sharapova Quickly Sinks Davenport

Andy Roddick takes down Michael Berrer 1-2-3 on center court

(Newser) - It took Maria Sharapova two easy sets to completely deconstruct Lindsay Davenport's game in the second round of the Australian Open, AP reports. The American's first tough match since returning from maternity leave was over 6-1, 6-3, as Sharapova "was head and shoulders better than I was," Davenport...

Henin Outlasts Sharapova in Record Match

Belgian grabs Sony Ericsson laurel, extends winning streak to 25

(Newser) - Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova battled for a record 3 hours, 24 minutes in the final match of the Sony Ericsson Championships yesterday until Henin finally locked up her 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory. "It's an honor to play against her," Sharapova told AP, adding: "I hope I...

Haas Outlasts Blake
Haas Outlasts Blake
Sep 3, 2007 6:21 PM CDT

Haas Outlasts Blake

German wraps up 5-set thriller with 113mph ace

(Newser) - After squandering three match points, James Blake fell to Tommy Haas 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 in a fourth-round US Open marathon today at Flushing Meadows. Blake, the sixth seed, ran his record in five-set matches to 1-10 as the 10th-seeded Haas survived a challenge on the final serve of...

No. 30 Seed Bounces Sharapova
No. 30 Seed Bounces Sharapova
Sep 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT

No. 30 Seed Bounces Sharapova

Defending champ exits US Open

(Newser) - Defending champ Maria Sharapova exited the US Open in stunning fashion today, falling to Polish teen Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 in a third-round match. The 28-slot seeding disparity (30 to 2) almost seemed reversed as the Russian fan favorite ran up a 2-0 advantage in the third set and...

Birthday Boy Roddick Served Victory Gift

He advances to third round of US Open as rival forfeits

(Newser) - Jose Acasuso had a 25th birthday present for Andy Roddick last night: the Argentine bowed out of the pair's second-round US Open match last night, citing an injured left knee. No. 5 Roddick, who was leading Acasuso 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, had started to dominate the service game. "I don't...

Sharapova Advances in Style
Sharapova Advances in Style
Aug 29, 2007 4:45 AM CDT

Sharapova Advances in Style

A smash in red and crystal, the Russian defeats Italy's Roberta Vinci

(Newser) - Maria Sharapova dazzled in her US Open performance last night. The 2006 champion, bedecked in a crystal-studded red dress, downed Italy's Roberta Vinci 6-0, 6-1 in only 50 minutes. The tennis ace, who has struggled with a shoulder injury this year, was all confidence in her custom-made togs, smashing 30...

Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open
Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open
Aug 23, 2007 6:11 AM CDT

Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open

Women's bracket is top-heavy, critics charge

(Newser) - The US Open is sparking controversy even before it begins because of complaints that the women's tournament structure is conspicuously lopsided with all the best players in the top bracket.  "We got all the heavy hitters up top," said analyst Mary Jo Fernandez. Fans argue that the...

Sharapova Finds First Title in 10 Months

Former world #1 bests Schynder for 2nd straight Acura Classic

(Newser) - Maria Sharapova's flagging luck improved at the Acura Classic Sunday, where she took the tournament with a 3-set victory over Switzerland's Patty Schynder. Sharapova was on point and played aggressively, painting the lines with sharp forehands and backhands. "She went for those shots and she got it," Schynder...

Best Celebrity Websites
Best Celebrity Websites
Jun 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT

Best Celebrity Websites

Stars who deliver on the net, from the editors at PC Magazine

(Newser) - The editors at PC magazine gave high marks to sites they found imaginative (Jeff Bridges), surprising (Pat Sajack), or loaded with great content (Beck). And they dismissed money-hungry sites with a lot of gated content. Here, their faves:
  1. Jeff Bridges (www.jeffbridges.com)
  2. Tyra Banks (www.tyrabanks.com)
  3. Ken Jennings
...

Venus Wobbly in Opener
Venus Wobbly in Opener
Jun 27, 2007 4:16 AM CDT

Venus Wobbly in Opener

Williams almost a first-round casualty on the "Graveyard of Champions"

(Newser) - Venus Williams recovered to win after a mediocre performance In the Wimbledon opener left her two points from disaster against an unheralded Russian. The three-time champion rallied from 1-3 and 4-5 down in the third set to take advantage of her opponent's meltdown. Her early play was marred by bad...

Sharapova Comes From Behind in French Open Masterpiece

(Newser) - Maria Sharapova squeaked past Patty Schnyder in a blistering forehand duel to pass the fourth round at Roland Garros yesterday, in what's being hailed as an instant classic at the French Open. The Russian superstar battled back from match point twice to beat her Swiss rival 3-6 6-4 9-7.

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