Federer wins clash of titans

SEOUL: In an exhibition match between the giants of tennis present and past, world No 1 Roger Federer defeated Pete Sampras in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.

Cutler, big plays spark Broncos to victory

DENVER: Jay Cutler threw touchdown passes of 41 and 48 yards and little-known Glenn Martinez and Andre Hall added to Denver's slew of big scoring plays on Monday in a 34-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

A-Rod named American League MVP

NEW YORK: Slugger Alex Rodriguez won the American League Most Valuable Player award for the third time in five years in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America on Monday.

Boxer Mike Tyson to serve one day in jail for DUI

MESA, Arizona: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, who pleaded guilty in September to drug possession and driving under the influence (DUI), was sentenced by a judge on Monday to 10 days in jail, but will only serve one.

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Absolutely no excuses now, says coach McClaren

LONDON: England coach Steve McClaren said on Sunday there were no excuses left for his side as it seeks the point it needs against Croatia on Wednesday to qualify for Euro 2008.

Forget about catching me, warns Federer

SHANGHAI: When asked what advice Roger Federer the coach would offer any player facing him in a match, the imperious Swiss joked: "Don't even try, pal!"

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Kaka would vote for Cristiano Ronaldo as Europe's best

Media hail 'King of England' Golan for win

JERUSALEM: Substitute Omer Golan was hailed "King of England" by an Israeli newspaper after his goal gave the side a 2-1 win over Russia in a Euro 2008 qualifier that boosted England's chances of reaching the finals.

Dominant Ochoa sets sights on further improvement

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Lorena Ochoa immediately set her sights on improving her game after ending a second successive LPGA season on Sunday as the dominant player in women's golf.

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