Williams tops Osterloh in Sydney first round tennis
Serena Williams defeats Lilia Osterloh 6-3 7-6 with a tiebreaking 7-6 highlight. Williams, seeded fifth, eyes the Australian Open beginning Jan. 15 and reflects on returning to the court filled with memories. Other results include Pratt over Dominikovic, Moggiin over Garbin, and updates on Rios, Tabara, Smashnova, and Vavrinec in concurrent events.
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Australia
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Stricker Captures World Match Play Championship Victory
Steve Stricker rose from world No. 90 to win the Accenture Match Play Championship in Australia, defeating Pierre Fulke 2 and 1 after six matches and a grueling 72-hole weekend. He earned $1 million, the biggest win of his career, and credited his late-season surge and a strong putting display.
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Names in the Game Soccer violence sends 20 to hospital
Napoli and Lazio fans clashed before and during a Serie A match at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Vandalism of buses and stadium violence injured many, with a Napoli fan stabbed outside the stadium and a police officer breaking a leg. About 100 spectators received first aid. 20 were hospitalized.
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Belfour Faces New Off Ice Turmoil With Stars
Ed Belfour again sparks controversy as he leaves Boston after a dispute with coach Ken Hitchcock over optional pregame practice. General manager Bob Gainey plans talks to smooth tensions while Marty Turco shines in a 4-0 shutout in Boston. Belfour, 35, seeks to restore credibility after a history of strong regular seasons but erratic playoff outcomes.
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Van Horn shines in return as Nets top Warriors 97 92
Keith Van Horn returns to the Nets lineup and scores 19 points with five rebounds in 24 minutes guiding New Jersey to a 97 92 victory over Golden State. He shoots 8 of 16, shows fluency despite a leg injury, then leaves late after landing awkwardly. Kenyon Martin adds 18 points as Nets rally.
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Taxpayers fund Rae Carruth murder defense in indigent case
North Carolina taxpayers have paid more than 104000 dollars to Carruth's defense in his murder trial as he is declared indigent. Additional costs include 10000 for a jury consultant and 7100 for investigative work. Judge Lamm sealed court papers detailing the indigent status. Carruth’s defense argues the public has provided a competent defense despite high costs.
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