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Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham reacts during their League One soccer match between PSG and Montpellier at Parc des Princes Stadium, in Paris Beckham quit for his family Sun 19 May 2013
David Beckham reportedly retired from soccer to spend more time with his wife Victoria and their children. | The sports superstar announced the end of his career last wee... (photo: AP / Francois Mori) NZ Herald
Beckham   Photos   Soccer   Sport   Wikipedia: David Beckham  
India's batsman Virat Kohli plays a shot during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Super Eight match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 . Kohli keeps RCB's hopes alive Sun 19 May 2013
Tweet | Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) An aggressive half-century by skipper Virat Kohli (56 not out, 29b, 6x4, 4x6) carried Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over le... (photo: AP / Eranga Jayawardena) Newstrack India
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Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during the Champions League Twenty20 cricket semifinal match against New South Wales in Bangalore, India, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Gayle storm hits Bangalore after rains mar tie Sun 19 May 2013
Tweet | Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) Gayle storm hit Bangalore late Saturday after rains stopped, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Chris Gayle lofted Chennai Super... (photo: AP / Aijaz Rahi) Newstrack India
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome Djokovic crashes in Rome, ailing Sharapova pulls out Sun 19 May 2013
TITANS HAVE FALLEN | ROME — World number one Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Rome Masters at the hands of Tomas Berdych on Friday while Maria Sharapova withdrew from ... (photo: AP / Riccardo De Luca) The Daily Tribune
Photos   Rome   Sport   Tennis   Wikipedia: Novak Djokovic  
Day 13 of the Sony Open Women's Final Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Serena Williams (USA) at Crandon Park Tennis Center Key Biscayne, Florida - March 30, 2013 Williams swipes aside Halep in Rome semis Sun 19 May 2013
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year. | The top-ranked American overcame an early... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert) Stuff
Photos   Rome   Sport   Tennis   Wikipedia: Serena Williams  
Danica Patrick Fans vote Patrick into Sprint All-Star race Sat 18 May 2013
Facebook | Follow @washtimes | John Edwards is reportedly aiming for a comeback. Will he succeed? | Login to Vote | View results | CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Danica Patrick won... (photo: Creative Commons / Chris Denbow) The Washington Times
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Switzerland's Roger Federer holds the winners trophy after beating Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, to win the singles final tennis match at the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. Federer, Nadal to renew rivalry in Rome final Sat 18 May 2013
ROME (AP) — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts. | In Saturday's s... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth) San Francisco Chronicle
Photos   Rafael Nadal   Roger Federer   Tennis   Wikipedia: 2013 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Singles   Wikipedia: FedererNadal rivalry  
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, left attempts to challenge Manchester City's Carlos Tevez during their English FA Cup semifinal soccer match, at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Juventus director hints at Tevez move Sat 18 May 2013
Beppe Marotta admits that the Manchester City star would be easier to sign than compatriot Gonzalo Higuain due to the fact that the 29-year-old's contract expires next su... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth) Goal
Juventus   Manchester   Photos   Sports   Wikipedia: Carlos Tévez  
Chess - Sport- India Russia's Karjakin wins Norway chess tournament Sat 18 May 2013
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Russia's Sergey Karjakin won the ¬100,000 ($130,000) Norway chess championship on Saturday after drawing against Veselin Topalov of Bulgar... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) RoadRunner
Chess   Norway   Photos   Sergey Karjakin   Wikipedia: Norwegian Chess Championship  
From left, Bayern's Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, Franck Ribery, Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, David Alaba and Toni Kroos celebrate after winning their Champions League Group A soccer match against Villarreal in Munich, southern Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. Bayern wins thriller on final day Sat 18 May 2013
Berlin: Bayern Munich came from two goals down to seal a 4-3 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach, while their Champions League final opponents, Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 at... (photo: AP / Matthias Schrader) Deccan Chronicle
Borussia Monchengladbach   Bundesliga   FC Bayern Munich   Photos   Wikipedia: 201213 FC Bayern Munich season  
Pankaj Advani at the 2012 Paul Hunter Classic Advani goes down fighting to Lee Sat 18 May 2013
Mumbai: Two-time world professional billiards champion Pankaj Advani squandered a 5-3 lead to go down 9-10 to world No 21 Stephen Lee of England in a pulsating final of t... (photo: Creative Commons / Benutzer:Bill da Flute) Deccan Chronicle
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Spain's Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych during their semi final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome Rafael Nadal outclasses Tomas Berdych to reach Rome Masters final Sat 18 May 2013
• Spaniard wins 6-2, 6-4 in 67 minutes | • Nadal seeking his sixth title of 2013 | Rafael Nadal hits a two-handed backhand during his Rome Masters semi-final victory ... (photo: AP / Andrew Medichini) The Guardian
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Britain's Jessica Ennis gestures to the crowd before receiving her gold medal for the heptathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London Jessica Ennis marries childhood sweetheart Andy Hill Sat 18 May 2013
Jessica Ennis has married her childhood sweetheart Andy Hill. | The ceremony took place earlier today (May 18) in front of friends and family at a Derbyshire church, the ... (photo: AP / Daniel Ochoa De Olza) Digital Spy
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Dwyane Wade joined Hublot luxury Swiss watch brand to celebrate the opening of the new Bal Harbour Boutique and Wade's new King Power limited edition at Viceroy Hotel at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida - November 10, 2011 Heat star Dwyane Wade surprises fan at prom Sat 18 May 2013
Associated Press Comments | Coral Gables, Fla. — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom. | Wade ... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert) Detroit news
Basketball   Miami   Photos   Sports   Wikipedia: Dwyane Wade  
Indiana Pacers' George Hill, top, grabs a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers' Chris Duhon in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. The Pacers won 79-77. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Pacers Not Saying Whether Hill to Play vs. Knicks Sat 18 May 2013
INDIANAPOLIS — Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks. | After Indiana's shootaround Saturday morning, coach Fra... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong) The New York Times
Basketball   NBA   Photos   Playoffs   Wikipedia: George Hill (basketball)  
Day 14 of the Sony Open Men's Final Andy Murray (GBR) vs David Ferrer (ESP) at Crandon Park Tennis Center Key Biscayne, Florida - March 31, 2013 Murray won't rush French call Sat 18 May 2013
Andy Murray intends to wait until the middle of the coming week before making a final decision on whether to play in the French Open. | The world number two gave a pessim... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert) Orange News
France   Photos   Sport   Tennis   Wikipedia: Andy Murray  
Eric Staal Hurricanes' Staal has MCL sprain Sat 18 May 2013
Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has been diagnosed with a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, the team announced Saturday. | T... (photo: Creative Commons / Douglas Family) The State
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Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during the final match against Belarus' Victoria Azarenka, during the WTA Qatar Ladies Open tennis tournament in Doha, Qatar Serena Williams reaches Italian Open final Sat 18 May 2013
ROME (AP) — A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year. | The top-ranked American ove... (photo: AP / Osama Faisal) my SA
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ARCHIV: Der franzoesische Schauspieler Gerard Depardieu posiert in Berlin bei einem Fotocall des Films "Mammuth" (Foto vom 19.02.10). Depardieu compares Putin to Pope John Paul II Sat 18 May 2013
Moscow - French actor and newly-minted Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu on Saturday compared President Vladimir Putin to the late Pope John Paul II and said the ex-KGB ag... (photo: AP / Kai-Uwe Knoth/AP/dapd) Independent online
Gerard Depardieu   Photos   Pope John Paul II   Vladimir Putin   Wikipedia: Gérard Depardieu  
 Newcastle´s manager Sam Allardyce gestures during their pre-season friendly soccer match against Celtic at St James´ Park, Newcastle, England, Thursday July 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) wam2 Allardyce wants Carroll deal done quickly Sat 18 May 2013
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as poss... (photo: AP Photo/Scott Heppell) The Irish Times
Football   Photos   Sport   Star   Wikipedia: Sam Allardyce