jeudi 28 juillet 2016

Pavlyuchenkova survives 2nd-set letdown to upset Agnieszka Radwanska

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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova survived a second-set letdown to upset fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1 and advance to the quarter-finals of the US$2.4 million women's Rogers Cup on Thursday.



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Wawrinka, Monfils advance to Rogers Cup quarter-finals

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France's Gael Monfils topped Belgium's David Goffin 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4, on Thursday in the third round of the Rogers Cup.



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U.S. women's basketball: A unique culture

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When it comes to U.S.A. Basketball, it's the men's side that gets most of the glory. But it can be argued that the ladies have been just as dominant.



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Chris Sale back with White Sox after jersey tirade

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The White Sox have activated ace Chris Sale from the suspended list following his jersey-tearing incident ahead of his start against the Cubs in Chicago's crosstown rivalry.



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Diana Taurasi seeks 4th straight Olympic basketball gold with U.S.

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Diana Taurasi has accomplished plenty on the hardcourt but, at 34, is as hungry for success as ever. At the Rio Summer Games, she’ll attempt to lead the United States women’s basketball team to a fourth straight Olympic title.



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Walker grabs early lead at PGA Championship

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Jimmy Walker had six birdies in a 5-under 65 to take the lead of the PGA Championship Thursday after the morning flight of 78 golfers.



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Rio Olympic organizers blame sabotage for village problems

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Water and gas leaks, blocked toilets, and electrical faults that have slowed teams from moving into the Athletes Village may have been caused by a few cases of sabotage, according to Rio Olympic organizers.



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