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Maybe Rodney Dangerfield best described Ivan Lendl in 1986: no respect. There were other great sports stories such as the Super Bowl Bears, Bird's legendary Celtics, Jack Nicklaus' last Masters title, and the drama of the Mets and Red Sox World Series. L
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Grand Slam Tennis 2 isn’t perfect but hailing from EA’s stables, the game is probably one of the best tennis game on the market, with a revolutionary control system that forces you to re-learn everything you know about playing a tennis game with a tradit
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The 56th Vienna Opera Ball opened with a heady mix of culture, glamour and politics in the Austrian capital on the 16th of February. The 84-year-old Roger Moore and Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen were Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner’s special guest
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GET INVOLVED: Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcboxing or text on 81111 (UK), making sure to put your name on the texts. Adam Booth, David Haye's trainer, in Munich for BBC Radio 5 live: "Vitali is winning every round but he is being made to work as hard as
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ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam – All systems were go yesterday at the Rotterdam tournament. With “oohs” and “aahs” echoing around the large arena, the crowd were treated to four exciting quarterfinal matches, which saw Berdych, Del Potro, Fe
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German men's tennis may have a long time to wait for any revival of the glory days of two decades ago, former tennis icon Boris Becker said on Friday. "Unfortunately, the news is not good," said the 44-year-old who broke through as a teenager with the 19
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Poker continues to grow in popularity around the world, with not just everyday people getting in on the action but also more and more top athletes and celebrities turning up at the poker tables playing games like Texas Holdem. Football and baseball playe
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Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner makes headlines every year by inviting celebrities to the Opera Ball. It was not this year too. Lugner's special guests at the 56th Opera Ball Thursday night were former James Bond actor Roger Moore and Danish actress
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A TENNIS legends tournament, a mass cycling event and an international diving competition are among the major new events being lined up for Scotland’s capital, it has emerged. It is hoped the likes of John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Jim Courier a
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God I hate this time of year. Come on opening day! Really stupid, in my opinion. Pekovic is good and cheap as hell. Why trade for an expensive, old Pau unless you think you’re a piece away from a title? Why trade for an expensive, old Pau unless you thin
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Dubai: One of the most charismatic players in the world will be a strong contender for the 20th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title when play gets under way on February 27 at the Dubai Tennis Stadium. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga — nicknamed Ali because of
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Tennis great Pete Sampras talked hockey with Trent Frayne at the 1993 French Open. MASSIMO SAMBUCETTI/AP In May, 1993, Trent Frayne — sportswriting legend, who died Saturday at age 93 — filed this report to the Toronto Star from the French Open tennis to
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BAMBERG, Germany -- Argentina's David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank rallied from two sets down in doubles against Germany on Saturday, reaching the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup with a 3-0 lead. The Argentine pair beat Tommy Haas and Philipp Petzschner
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She is a devoted mother who has spent years cheering her son from the sidelines as he worked his way to the top of British tennis. But Judy Murray revealed she has been the victim of hate mail sent by fans of son Andy. Critics describe her as a constant
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Judy Murray, who is a devoted mother and has spent years cheering her son from the sidelines as he worked his way to the top of British tennis, has revealed that she has been the victim of hate mail sent by fans of son Andy. Even tennis legend Boris Beck
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She is a devoted mother who has spent years cheering her son from the sidelines as he worked his way to the top of British tennis. But Judy Murray revealed she has been the victim of hate mail sent by fans of son Andy. Critics describe her as a constant
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You first heard the worried mumbling about a year and a half ago, when Rafael Nadal won his third straight major. Since then, the worries have become a veritable babble, as Novak Djokovic has suddenly, inexplicably taken over the game. What if Roger Fede
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Supermodel Bar Refaeli and tennis legend Boris Becker chose the heart of London on the eve of the Laureus World Sports Awards to unveil a new polo shirt designed by fashion house Shanghai Tang in support for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation's missio
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Sie alle machen's: Leonardo Di Caprio, Bruce Willis und Boris Becker. Männer, die einem Typ Frau treu bleiben und das konsequent. Jetzt haben sie einen Neuen in ihrer Runde: Russel Brand Zwillinge, bei der Geburt getrennt? Bevor die Gerüchteküche um Russ
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Whether it’s at the wheel of a car or holding a tennis racquet, top sportsmen can’t contain their urge to compete. So when legends from motorsport, rugby and tennis gathered at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, Surrey it was always going to be a lively
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Boris Franz Becker (born November 22, 1967, in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from Germany. He is a six-time Grand Slam singles champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and the youngest-ever winner of the men's singles title at Wimbledon at the age of 17. Since he retired from the professional tour, media... Full Article
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German former tennis player Boris Becker and his wife Lilly pose for photographers prior to the WBC heavyweight fight between Ukrainian boxing champion Vitali Klitschko and British challenger Dereck Chisora in Munich February 18, 2012. Klitschko won the fight after 12 rounds by a 3-0...
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Boris Becker and wife Lilly Becker attend the traditional Vienna Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera on February 16, 2012 in Vienna, Austria.
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German tennis legend Boris Becker arrives for the traditional Opera Ball in front of the state opera in Vienna, Austria on Thursday Feb. 16, 2012.
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Former German tennis stars Boris Becker (L) and Charly Steeb watch Florian Mayer of Germany losing against Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina during their Davis Cup tennis match in Bamberg, February 12, 2012.
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BAMBERG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 12: Boris Becker (L) and Carl-Uwe Steeb watch the match between Florian Mayer of Germany and Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina on day 3 of the Davis Cup World Group first round match between Germany and Argentina at Stechert Arena on February 12, 2012 in Bamberg,...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: TV presenter Steve Rider speaks with tennis player Novak Djokovic winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year as Academy member Boris Becker looks on at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Academy member Boris Becker hand over the trophy to tennis player Novak Djokovic winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year on stage at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Academy member Boris Becker speaks to tennis player Novak Djokovic winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year on stage at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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Academy member and former tennis international Boris Becker (L) and Sharlely Becker arrive for the annual Laureus World Sports Awards in London on February 6, 2012.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Academy member Boris Becker and Sharlely Becker with Michelle Moses and Academy Chairman Edwin Moses in the audience at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Boris Becker and Sharley Kersenberg arrive at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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Boris Becker and Sharlely Becker pose for photographs as they arrive for the the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 in central London February 6, 2012.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Academy member Boris Becker and Sharlely Becker attend the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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German tennis legend Boris Becker arrives with his wife Lilly for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, Monday Feb. 6, 2012.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 06: Prime Minister David Cameron (centre front) poses for a photograph with sports personalities (back row L - R) Sean Fitzpatrick, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci, Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Oscar Pistorius, Steve Regrave, Mark Spitz; (front row L-R) Dame...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Academy member Boris Becker poses outside 10 Downing Street prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Laureus Academy members, Boris Becker and Mike Horn attend the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Laureus Academy member Boris Becker poses with attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Laureus Sport for Good Foudation Academy member Boris Becker attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club ahead of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Model Bar Refaeli and Academy member Boris Becker at the launch of the Laureus Shanghai Tang Charity Polo Shirt at the Central Hall,Westminster prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Academy member Boris Becker attends the Laureus Welcome Party as part of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the OXO Tower on February 5, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Laureus Academy Members including Robby Naish, Emerson Fittipaldi, Alexei Nemov, Boris Becker,Sir Steve Redgrave,Kip Keino,Mick Doohan, Dawn Fraser,Steve Waugh,Gary Player, Laureus Chairman Edwin Moses, Nadia Comaneci, Sergey Bubka, Katarina Witt,Morne du...
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A spectator takes a picture of Boris Becker as he watches Florian Mayer of Germany playing against Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina during their Davis Cup tennis match in Bamberg, February 12, 2012.
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (FRONT C) poses for a photograph with sports personalities (BACK L - R) Sean Fitzpatrick, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci, Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Oscar Pistorius, Steve Regrave, Mark Spitz; (FRONT L-R) Kelly Holmes, Tanni Grey-Thompson, David Cameron,...
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, centre front row poses for a photograph with sports personalities. back tow left to right, Sean Fitzpatrick, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci, Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Oscar Pistorius, Steve Regrave, Mark Spitz and front row left to right, Kelly Holmes,...
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German former tennis player Boris Becker and his wife Lilly pose for photographers prior to the WBC heavyweight fight between Ukrainian boxing champion Vitali Klitschko and British challenger Dereck Chisora in Munich February 18, 2012. Klitschko won the fight after 12 rounds by a 3-0...
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