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Passion has been missing, admits Nadal
Thu,24 Nov 2011 05:11 PM PST
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - By Martyn Herman Former world number one Rafa Nadal admitted he has struggled of late to rekindle his passion for tennis on Thursday after defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent him spinning out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stage. The 25-year-old Spaniard ended 2010 as the dominant force in men's tennis after completing his career grand slam but apart from a sixth French Open crown in June, this year has been a disappointing one by his sky-high standards. ... Full Story | Top |
Tsonga sends Nadal packing after power show
Thu,24 Nov 2011 05:04 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal bowed out of the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday as for the second time in 48 hours, the Spaniard had no answer against an inspired opponent, this time in the imposing form of French powerhouse Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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Lions' Suh unapologetic after being ejected for stomp
Thu,24 Nov 2011 03:45 PM PST
Reuters -  DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh cemented his reputation as one of the National Football League's dirtiest players when he was ejected from Thursday's loss to Green Bay for stepping on an opponent.
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Nadal knocked out by inspired Tsonga
Thu,24 Nov 2011 03:22 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday after being outgunned by an inspired Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in an absorbing late-night battle at the O2 Arena.
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Packers bury toothless Lions to remain unbeaten
Thu,24 Nov 2011 03:21 PM PST
Reuters -  DETROIT (Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers overcame a slow start and kept their perfect National Football League (NFL) season intact with a 27-15 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday that spoiled yet another Motor City Thanksgiving Day.
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Motor racing-Button suffers a different kind of hold up
Thu,24 Nov 2011 12:45 PM PST
Reuters - SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - After escaping armedrobbers while leaving Interlagos last year, McLaren's JensonButton suffered a different kind of hold up when he tried to getin to the Brazilian Formula One circuit on Thursday. The McLaren driver told Reuters that he, and othersincluding Renault's Brazilian Bruno Senna and Team Lotus'sIndian reserve Karun Chandhok, had been denied access when theyturned up with a police escort. "They wouldn't let us in the front gate. They closed thetunnel and wouldn't let us in so we were half an hour waitingoutside to get in," said the Briton. ... Full Story | Top |
Motor racing-Ecclestone dismissive of Austin contract offer
Thu,24 Nov 2011 11:24 AM PST
Reuters - SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Organisers of a plannedU.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, have told Formula One supremoBernie Ecclestone that they will pay a sanctioning fee for nextyear's race if he revises an "unrealistic and unfeasible"contract. The 81-year-old Briton responded on Thursday by castingfurther doubt on the event going ahead. Ecclestone has already made clear that he has lost patienceand last week gave the city's Circuit of the Americas a deadlineof this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix to pay the required feesand sign a contract. "We have been ready to send Mr. ... Full Story | Top |
Riot-hit London area looks ahead to Olympics
Thu,24 Nov 2011 10:38 AM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - The charred buildings damaged in last August's riots stand out like black teeth on Woolwich's central square, a stark image made all the more gruesome as the area in east London has been given a makeover in time for next year's Olympics.
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Riot-hit London area looks ahead to Olympics
Thu,24 Nov 2011 10:37 AM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - The charred buildings damaged in last August's riots stand out like black teeth on Woolwich's central square, a stark image made all the more gruesome as the area in east London has been given a makeover in time for next year's Olympics. The burnt shops lie in walking distance of the Royal Artillery Barracks, one of three Olympic venues in the borough of Greenwich. But while the scars inflicted three months ago remain, locals are already turning their attention to next summer. ...
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Motor racing-Nicole gives Hamilton a boost for Brazil
Thu,24 Nov 2011 10:29 AM PST
Reuters - SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton said hewas ready for a new beginning in Brazil at the end of theFormula One season and spoke on Thursday of his hope ofre-kindling his romance with singer Nicole Scherzinger. The McLaren driver arrived at the Interlagos circuit, wherehe won his 2008 title, after spending time with hisex-girlfriend in Los Angeles. ... Full Story | Top |
Edinburgh festivals bat eyes at London Olympic fans
Thu,24 Nov 2011 09:34 AM PST
Reuters -  EDINBURGH (Reuters) - The world's biggest annual arts extravaganza is gearing up to lure fans from the London 2012 Olympics up to the Scottish capital for three weeks of comedy, music, art, theater, the skirl of massed pipe bands and fireworks over Edinburgh castle. The Edinburgh festivals slot in neatly through August between the London Olympics and the Paralympics in the British capital. ...
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UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Kubica manager rejects Renault statement
Thu,24 Nov 2011 09:21 AM PST
Reuters - (Adds Renault reaction, dateline) SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Robert Kubica's managerand Renault were at odds on Thursday after he accused them oftwisting the Formula One driver's words in ruling him out forthe start of next season and indicated the Pole could joinanother team. Renault had said on Wednesday that Kubica, who has beensidelined for the entire championship that ends in Brazil onSunday, would miss the start of the 2012 season as he continueshis recovery from a near-fatal rally accident last February. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-O'Hara keeps card hopes alive, Goosen poised
Thu,24 Nov 2011 09:20 AM PST
Reuters - KEMPTON PARK, South Africa, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Joint-leaderSteven O'Hara kept alive his hopes of retaining his EuropeanTour card while home favourites Retief Goosen and Ernie Els werewell-placed after the South African Open first round onThursday. Scotland's O'Hara, who fired a seven-under-par 65 to sharethe lead, is 134th on the money list and a top-four finish inthe co-sanctioned event with the Sunshine Tour will ensure hekeeps his card. A top-10 finish will gain him entry into next week's HongKong Open, which is his last chance to retain his playingprivileges. ... Full Story | Top |
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