Federer Claims Australian Open Title Shocks Safin
Roger Federer won the Australian Open final 7-6 6-4 6-2 over Marat Safin, securing the No. 1 ranking and his second of three majors. Safin, fatigued after a long run including a win over Andre Agassi, faded as Federer stayed sharp and composed at Melbourne Park.
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Kaye clinches FBR Open as Contenders falter on final day
Jonathan Kaye, with a four under 67, wins the FBR Open in Scottsdale by two strokes over Chris DiMarco. He finishes 18 under 266, earns 936000, and tops the money list with 1292944. DiMarco, Mickelson, and Singh contend. DiMarco falters late while Kaye parrs out to seal victory.
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Murray nets hat trick as Bruins top Penguins 4 1
Glen Murray scores his fifth career hat trick to lift the Boston Bruins past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4 1 in Boston. Murray's goals include a power play tally to tie the game and an empty netter, as Brian Rolston adds an empty net goal. Bruins extend winning streak to three and remain unbeaten in four.
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James scores career high in Cavaliers win over Wizards
James posts 38 points in Washington guiding Cleveland to a 104 100 victory. Boozer adds 21 as Cavaliers improve to 18 7 on road and 6 of 8 in last eight. Wizards rookie Hayes leads with 20.
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Breakdown costs NASCAR duo in Rolex 24 loss at Daytona
In a Daytona Rolex 24 finish, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were edged out when a broken suspension part sidelined their Crawford Chevrolet. Andy Wallace and teammates Andy Pilgrim Forest Barber claimed victory in the final hour after Pilgrim took the lead with 15 minutes left and Barber drove the final lap to win on the 3.56 mile circuit.
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