Peng Shuai of China plays a forehand at the Sony Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 21, 2013, in Florida

Peng stuns Stephens in Brussels

China's eighth seed Peng Shuai upset the rankings to defeat fourth-seeded American Sloane Stephens, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the Brussels Open qu…

Debuchy has no regrets about joining Newcastle

Debuchy has no regrets about joining Newcastle

The Frenchman says he is delighted he decided to join a challenging le…

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    Rosberg reluctant to predict Monaco pole

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    Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again

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    Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015

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    Pacers-Heat Preview

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    Grizzlies coach focused on Spurs, not his contract

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  • U.S. basketball team driven by international talent
    U.S. basketball team driven by international talent

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Tennis

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    Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team

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MotoGP

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    Poulter 'disgusted' at World Match-Play exit

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    Daring Dortmund interrupt Bayern's feast

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  • Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team
    Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team

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  • Japanese octogenarian becomes oldest to reach Everest summit
    Japanese octogenarian becomes oldest to reach Everest summit

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    Malaysia Grand Prix 2013

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  • Lee Chong Wei's march towards his record 9th Malaysia Open title
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    Lee Chong Wei's march towards his record 9th Malaysia Open title

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