Williams opens Australian Open with dominating win
Serena Williams defeated Urszula Radwanska 6-2 6-1 to start her title defense at Melbourne Park. Williams, wrapping a thigh and dealing with a knee issue, broke early and cruised, while Radwanska saved three match points before netting a backhand. In the men’s portion, Davydenko, Berdych, Verdasco, and Santoro advanced in a mixed bag of results.
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Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti tops $800000 in pledges
The fund co founded by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade reports more than 800000 in pledges from NBA stars including Wade LeBron James Kevin Durant and Chris Paul Wade described the response as overwhelming and said the drive began last Friday. The donations include Wade's one game salary about 175000 and 100000 pledges from Mourning James Durant and Paul.
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White Sox Sign Pena To 1.2 Million One-Year Deal
Reliever Tony Pena and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a 1.2 million dollars for one year avoiding arbitration. Pena went 1-2 with a 3.75 ERA in 35 relief appearances last season after being acquired from Arizona.
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Kurt Warner's retirement decision after brutal playoff hit
After a vicious clean hit from Bobby McCray, Kurt Warner lay extreme hurt in the NFC playoff loss to New Orleans. At 38 with seven children and multiple concussions, he weighs retirement as Brenda Warner hints the choice lies with God. Warner reflects on a Hall of Fame career and health risks.
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NFL Conference Championship Sunday Schedule
The schedule lists the Jets at Indianapolis at 2 p.m. and Minnesota at New Orleans at 5:40 p.m. on Sunday. The Pro Bowl is January 31 in Miami with AFC versus NFC at 6:20 p.m., followed by the Super Bowl on February 7 pitting the NFC champion against the AFC champion at 5:25 p.m.
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Kennedy and Linn-Mar clash in marquee MVC girls game
Cedar Rapids Kennedy hosts Linn-Mar in a top ranked Mississippi Valley Conference showdown delayed from Dec. 8. Kennedy led by Jade Rogers with 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, Linn-Mar countered by Kiah Stokes at 19.4 points, 12.8 rebounds. The schools sit atop their divisions with 11-0 and 13-0 records respectively.
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