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	<title>Sports News &#187; Asia</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Gael Monfils advances to Japan Open final, beating Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/gael-monfils-advances-to-japan-open-final-beating-radek-stepanek-6-3-6-3-155514/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Monfils advances to Japan Open final
TOKYO — Frenchman Gael Monfils advanced to the Japan Open final, beating the Czech Republic&#8217;s Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday.

The fifth-seeded Monfils will face top-ranked Rafael Nadal or Viktor Troicki on Sunday.
Monfils beat second-seeded Andy Roddick to reach the semifinals.
... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/gael-monfils-advances-to-japan-open-final-beating-radek-stepanek-6-3-6-3-155514/">Original article on  : Gael Monfils advances to Japan Open final, beating Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead in Navistar LPGA Classic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Japan&#8217;s Mika Miyazato shot a 9-under 63 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead in the Navistar LPGA Classic with Na Yeon Choi and Cristie Kerr.

Winless in 40 career LPGA Tour starts, the 20-year-old Miyazato had five straight birdies on the front nine ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mika-miyazato-shoots-63-for-share-of-lead-in-navistar-lpga-classic-155449/">Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead in Navistar LPGA Classic</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan beats Argentina 1-0 in exhibition for first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/japan-beats-argentina-1-0-in-exhibition-for-first-win-under-new-coach-alberto-zaccheroni-155335/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Japan beats Argentina for 1st time in exhibition

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan defeated Argentina for the first time in an exhibition, 1-0 Friday night for its first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni.
Shinji Okazaki scored in the 19th minute for Japan, which had been 0-6 against the Albiceleste.
Argentina was at full strength, with a lineup that .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/japan-beats-argentina-1-0-in-exhibition-for-first-win-under-new-coach-alberto-zaccheroni-155335/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Daily problems steal golden glow from athletes at India&#8217;s Commonwealth Games</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/daily-problems-steal-golden-glow-from-athletes-at-indias-commonwealth-games-155085/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ravi Nessman</dc:creator>
		
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Problems still mar Commonwealth Games in India

NEW DELHI, India — Thursday&#8217;s results at the Commonwealth Games saw the usual haul of gold medals by some of the world&#8217;s top athletes — but the glory was accompanied by glitches: A large scoreboard crashed to the ground at the vacant rugby stadium and more than a dozen ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/daily-problems-steal-golden-glow-from-athletes-at-indias-commonwealth-games-155085/" title="Daily problems steal golden glow from athletes at India&#8217;s Commonwealth Games">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Swimmers from Australia, England fall ill at trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/swimmers-from-australia-england-fall-ill-at-trouble-plagued-commonwealth-games-154989/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Passa</dc:creator>
		
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Swimmers fall ill at Commonwealth Games in India

NEW DELHI — More than a dozen swimmers from Australia and England have fallen ill at the Commonwealth Games in the latest setback for trouble-plagued organizers in New Delhi.
British media reported Thursday that 20 percent of the England team&#8217;s swimmers — about eight to 10 competitors — had ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/swimmers-from-australia-england-fall-ill-at-trouble-plagued-commonwealth-games-154989/">Swimmers from Australia, England fall ill at trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federer happy to be injury-free for Shanghai, looking to improve game after 4-week break</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/federer-happy-to-be-injury-free-for-shanghai-looking-to-improve-game-after-4-week-break-154935/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Federer heads to Shanghai fresh from 4-week break

HONG KONG — Roger Federer isn&#8217;t worried about rankings as he heads into the Shanghai Masters after a four-week break.
The third-ranked Swiss says he has been working to improve himself physically and mentally during his time away from competition, which he said was more important than a top  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/federer-happy-to-be-injury-free-for-shanghai-looking-to-improve-game-after-4-week-break-154935/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Donald, Harrington, McIlroy to join Woods at HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/donald-harrington-mcilroy-to-join-woods-at-hsbc-champions-tournament-in-shanghai-154932/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Donald, McIlroy to play HSBC Champions in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Asia Tour organizers say Paul Casey, Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy will join Tiger Woods at next month&#8217;s HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.
A statement from the Asia Tour on Thursday also said three-time major winner Padraig Harrington will compete.
With defending champion Phil Mickelson confirmed as well, .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/donald-harrington-mcilroy-to-join-woods-at-hsbc-champions-tournament-in-shanghai-154932/">Donald, Harrington, McIlroy to join Woods at HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McLaren&#8217;s Lewis Hamilton vows to maintain aggressive style at Formula One&#8217;s Japanese GP</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/mclarens-lewis-hamilton-vows-to-maintain-aggressive-style-at-formula-ones-japanese-gp-154917/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Hamilton vows to stay aggressive at F1 Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan — Lewis Hamilton said he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend&#8217;s Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two Formula One races while attempting ambitious passing moves.
Consecutive non-finishes mean the McLaren driver has dropped to third in the drivers&#8217; ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/mclarens-lewis-hamilton-vows-to-maintain-aggressive-style-at-formula-ones-japanese-gp-154917/">McLaren&#8217;s Lewis Hamilton vows to maintain aggressive style at Formula One&#8217;s Japanese GP</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-korean-gymnasts-banned-will-miss-world-championships-for-teammate-using-false-age-154916/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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NKorean gymnasts banned for teammate&#8217;s false age

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — North Korea&#8217;s gymnasts have been suspended from the world championships starting next week because one team member&#8217;s age had been falsified.
The International Gymnastics Federation said Thursday it provisionally suspended North Korea&#8217;s federation and gymnast Hong Su Jong for 30 days, ruling them out of the worlds ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-korean-gymnasts-banned-will-miss-world-championships-for-teammate-using-false-age-154916/" title="North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Swimmers sick at Commonwealth Games, warmup pool suspected</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/swimmers-sick-at-commonwealth-games-warmup-pool-suspected-154880/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Passa</dc:creator>
		
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Swimmers sick at Comm Games, warmup pool suspected

NEW DELHI — The Commonwealth Games is facing a new crisis — reports that up to 15 swimmers on the England and Australian teams have a stomach virus potentially caused by the quality of water at the aquatics center in New Delhi.
England&#8217;s swim team doctor was quoted as ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/swimmers-sick-at-commonwealth-games-warmup-pool-suspected-154880/">Swimmers sick at Commonwealth Games, warmup pool suspected</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alex Morgan scores late to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China in exhibition</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/alex-morgan-scores-late-to-save-1-1-tie-for-us-vs-china-in-exhibition-154846/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Morgan scores to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China

CHESTER, Pa. — Alex Morgan scored her first international goal in the 83rd minute to give the United States a 1-1 draw with China in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Ma Jun sent a cross from Zhou Gaoping past U.S. goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart in the 37th minute. ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/alex-morgan-scores-late-to-save-1-1-tie-for-us-vs-china-in-exhibition-154846/">Alex Morgan scores late to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China in exhibition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Aussie wrestler Fkiri apologizes to opponent, officials for gesture that cost him silver</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Aussie wrestler apologizes for rude gesture

NEW DELHI — An Australian wrestler has apologized after he was stripped of a silver medal for making a rude gesture to judges during a Commonwealth Games wrestling final.
Australian team spokesman John Gatfield says Hassene Fkiri &#8220;met with and apologized to his Indian opponent and officials.&#8221;
The official confirmed Wednesday that ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/aussie-wrestler-fkiri-apologizes-to-opponent-officials-for-gesture-that-cost-him-silver-154681/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Aussie wrestler Fkiri apologizes to opponent, officials for gesture that cost him silver</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>From poor turnout to strikes, problems put C&#8217;Wealth Games officials on defensive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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C&#8217;Wealth track starts on time amid transit strike

NEW DELHI — After averting the embarrassment of having to delay the start of competition Wednesday because of a damaged track, organizers of the Commonwealth Games were dealing with a transit driver boycott.
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		<title>From poor turnout to strikes, persistent problems put Comm Games officials on defensive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Passa</dc:creator>
		
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Problems putting Comm Games officials on defensive

NEW DELHI — After averting the ultimate embarrassment of having to delay the start of athletics competition due to a damaged track, organizers of the Commonwealth Games were dealing with yet another problem Wednesday when word came of a transit strike.
Competition was due to start on time in track .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/from-poor-turnout-to-strikes-persistent-problems-put-comm-games-officials-on-defensive-154627/">From poor turnout to strikes, persistent problems put Comm Games officials on defensive</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Comm Games officials move into damage-control mode to counter claims of poor ticket sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Passa</dc:creator>
		
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Comm Games brass in damage-control mode over tix

NEW DELHI — Commonwealth Games officials have again gone into damage-control mode to counter criticism of poor ticket sales, sagging international television ratings and a growing list of problems that throw into question the event&#8217;s relevance as a major international sporting event.
There had been concerns that the start .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/comm-games-officials-move-into-damage-control-mode-to-counter-claims-of-poor-ticket-sales-154599/">Comm Games officials move into damage-control mode to counter claims of poor ticket sales</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal advance; defending champ Jo-Wilfried Tsonga loses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Roddick wins in Tokyo, defending champ Tsonga out

TOKYO — Second-seeded Andy Roddick defeated Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito 6-4, 6-3 Tuesday at the Japan Open in his first tournament since the U.S. Open.
Roddick dominated Ito with a powerful serve and ended the match in Ariake Colosseum with his eighth ace.
&#8220;It felt like a match coming off .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/andy-roddick-rafael-nadal-advance-defending-champ-jo-wilfried-tsonga-loses-154438/">Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal advance; defending champ Jo-Wilfried Tsonga loses</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former major leaguer Murton breaks Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s Japan single-season hits record</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Murton breaks Ichiro&#8217;s Japan hits record
TOKYO — Former major leaguer Matt Murton broke Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s record for the most hits in a single season in Japanese Professional Baseball on Tuesday.

Murton got his 211th hit of the season with a two-run single to center in the second inning for the Hanshin Tigers against the Yakult Swallows.
Suzuki ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/former-major-leaguer-murton-breaks-ichiro-suzukis-japan-single-season-hits-record-154417/">Former major leaguer Murton breaks Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s Japan single-season hits record</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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India can&#8217;t match high bar set by China&#8217;s Olympics

LONDON — China and India are Asian neighbors, rivals and emerging powers. When it comes to organizing major international sporting events, though, there is no comparison.
While China announced itself as a global leader with the spectacular and grandiose Beijing Olympics in 2008, India has endured international embarrassment .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/indias-troubled-commonwealth-games-contrast-with-rival-chinas-seamless-olympic-effort-154232/">Read the original article &nbsp;: India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Tokyo debut after semifinal loss in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Japan Open debut

TOKYO — After a surprising loss at the Thailand Open, top-ranked Rafael Nadal is aiming to return to his winning ways in his debut at the Japan Open.
Nadal arrived in Tokyo on Monday after a loss to tournament winner and fellow-Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the semifinals in Bangkok .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/top-ranked-rafael-nadal-set-for-tokyo-debut-after-semifinal-loss-in-thailand-154145/">Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Tokyo debut after semifinal loss in Thailand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>O&#8217;Reilly scores in first half as US women beat China 2-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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O&#8217;Reilly helps US beat China 2-1
KENNESAW, Ga. — Heather O&#8217;Reilly and Megan Rapinoe scored in the first half to power the U.S. women&#8217;s team to a 2-1 victory over China on Saturday night.

O&#8217;Reilly had an assist on Rapinoe&#8217;s goal and added one of her own in the 37th minute, giving the U.S. the lead.
The United .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/oreilly-scores-in-first-half-as-us-women-beat-china-2-1-153574/">Read the original article &nbsp;: O&#8217;Reilly scores in first half as US women beat China 2-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nadal jolted in Thailand Open semifinals, losing to fellow Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Nadal upset by Garcia-Lopez in Thailand Open semis

NONTHABURI, Thailand — Less than three weeks after completing his career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal was a long way from his command performance at the U.S. Open.
The top-ranked Spaniard was knocked out of the Thailand Open on Saturday, losing 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to 53rd-ranked Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/nadal-jolted-in-thailand-open-semifinals-losing-to-fellow-spaniard-guillermo-garcia-lopez-153400/">Nadal jolted in Thailand Open semifinals, losing to fellow Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nadal loses to Garcia-Lopez in Thailand Open semifinals; Nieminen beats Becker to advance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Nadal falters in Thailand Open semifinals
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Thailand Open on Saturday, going down 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in an all-Spanish semifinal.

The 53rd-ranked Garcia-Lopez&#8217;s impressive string of winners and flat, wide serves — that included 10 aces — surprised Nadal, who was fresh from ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/nadal-loses-to-garcia-lopez-in-thailand-open-semifinals-nieminen-beats-becker-to-advance-153339/" title="Nadal loses to Garcia-Lopez in Thailand Open semifinals; Nieminen beats Becker to advance">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jarkko Nieminen beats Benjamin Becker and cruises into Thailand Open final</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Nieminen reaches Thailand Open final
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Jarkko Nieminen of Finland reached his first final of the year with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Germany&#8217;s Benjamin Becker at the Thailand Open on Saturday.

The unseeded Nieminen, ranked 60th, took charge against his 65th-ranked opponent and cruised through their match in 1 hour, 5 minutes.
Seeking his second .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/jarkko-nieminen-beats-benjamin-becker-and-cruises-into-thailand-open-final-153298/">Source &nbsp;: Jarkko Nieminen beats Benjamin Becker and cruises into Thailand Open final</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Biggest games, heaviest security; New Delhi prepares for Commonwealth Games lockdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Pye</dc:creator>
		
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New Delhi goes into lockdown for C&#8217;Wealth opener

NEW DELHI — New Delhi will go into a security lockdown Sunday for the opening of the biggest and most trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games.
An estimated 100,000 police and military personnel have been enlisted to keep the athletes, visitors and games venues safe. Foreign governments have issued travel advisories highlighting .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/biggest-games-heaviest-security-new-delhi-prepares-for-commonwealth-games-lockdown-153289/" title="Biggest games, heaviest security; New Delhi prepares for Commonwealth Games lockdown">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Wozniacki recovers to defeat Dementieva in Pan Pacific final</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Wozniacki defeats Dementieva in Pan Pacific final

TOKYO — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki recovered from a slow start to beat Elena Dementieva 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday&#8217;s final of the Pan Pacific Open.
Dementieva, who won here in 2006, raced to a 4-0 lead and won the first set when Wozniacki double-faulted. But the world No. 2 found .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/top-seeded-wozniacki-recovers-to-defeat-dementieva-in-pan-pacific-final-153285/">Top-seeded Wozniacki recovers to defeat Dementieva in Pan Pacific final</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American boxing promoter stands behind Chinese national team in showdown with US amateurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Skretta</dc:creator>
		
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Boxing on the rise in China while US team rebuilds

NEW YORK — The idea seems almost traitorous, or at the very least unpatriotic: a well-respected American boxing promoter helping the Chinese Boxing Association while the U.S. amateur team is in shambles following a disastrous Olympics.
Dino Duva doesn&#8217;t see it that way. Not by a long .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/american-boxing-promoter-stands-behind-chinese-national-team-in-showdown-with-us-amateurs-153129/">Read the original article &nbsp;: American boxing promoter stands behind Chinese national team in showdown with US amateurs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nadal easily wins quarterfinal at Thailand Open; next faces Benjamin Becker in semis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Nadal has easy time in gaining Thailand Open semis

NONTHABURI, Thailand — Rafael Nadal rode a big serve to sweep past Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan 6-2, 6-3 Friday and reach the Thailand Open semifinals.
The top-ranked Spaniard next plays compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, who beat fourth-seeded Ernests Gulbis of Latvia 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3.
Earlier, Jarkko Nieminen of Finland ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/nadal-easily-wins-quarterfinal-at-thailand-open-next-faces-benjamin-becker-in-semis-153096/">Nadal easily wins quarterfinal at Thailand Open; next faces Benjamin Becker in semis</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US cruises into worlds semis with rout of SKorea

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team has been running through the world championship, blowing past everyone.
As if the Americans weren&#8217;t having an easy enough time, the road to an eighth title got a lot less difficult with losses by defending champion Australia and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/us-cruise-into-semifinals-of-womens-worlds-with-106-44-rout-of-south-korea-153073/">Source article &nbsp;: US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki to play Elena Dementieva in finals of Pan Pacific Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Wozniacki reaches finals at Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO — Caroline Wozniacki withstood a late comeback to defeat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-4 Friday and reach the final of the Pan Pacific Open.
Wozniacki will meet Elena Dementieva in the title match after the Russian beat French Open champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 7-5 ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/top-seeded-caroline-wozniacki-to-play-elena-dementieva-in-finals-of-pan-pacific-open-153064/" title="Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki to play Elena Dementieva in finals of Pan Pacific Open">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rafael Nadal reaches Thailand Open quarterfinals, Fernando Verdasco losses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Nadal breezes into Thailand Open quarterfinals

NONTHABURI, Thailand — Rafael Nadal dispatched qualifier Ruben Bemelmans 6-1, 6-4 Thursday in his Thailand Open debut.
In his first match since winning the U.S. Open, the top-ranked Nadal lost only eight points on serve.
Nadal arrived in Thailand nine days ago, receiving a hero&#8217;s welcome from government and sports officials when ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/30/rafael-nadal-reaches-thailand-open-quarterfinals-fernando-verdasco-losses-152802/">Read : Rafael Nadal reaches Thailand Open quarterfinals, Fernando Verdasco losses</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific, top-seeded Wozniacki advances</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific

TOKYO — French Open champion Francesca Schiavone defeated Kimiko Date Krumm 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals.
Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki cruised overpowered Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 6-1, 6-2.
Date Krumm beat defending champion Maria Sharapova in the first round and celebrated her 40th birthday on Tuesday with ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/schiavone-overpowers-date-krumm-at-pan-pacific-top-seeded-wozniacki-advances-152494/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific, top-seeded Wozniacki advances</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Vuvuzelas, the plastic horns made famous at World Cup, making comeback at Commonwealth Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Lehourites</dc:creator>
		
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Vuvuzelas making a comeback, at Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI — The Commonwealth Games could end up sounding an awful lot like the football World Cup.
Vuvuzelas, the long plastic horns that created a constant din — and plenty of debate — at games during this year&#8217;s World Cup in South Africa, are on sale in New Delhi,  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/vuvuzelas-the-plastic-horns-made-famous-at-world-cup-making-comeback-at-commonwealth-games-152462/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss Beijing tournament because of foot infection</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
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US Open champ Clijsters to miss China Open

BEIJING — U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss next month&#8217;s China Open because of an infection on her right foot.
The three-time major title winner tweeted Tuesday that she &#8220;had a mole removed under my right foot and the wound got infected&#8221; and her Web site says &#8220;Kim ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/us-open-champion-kim-clijsters-will-miss-beijing-tournament-because-of-foot-infection-152230/" title="US Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss Beijing tournament because of foot infection">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Del Potro&#8217;s comeback spoiled by 1st-round loss to Rochus at Thailand Open</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/del-potros-comeback-spoiled-by-1st-round-loss-to-rochus-at-thailand-open-152181/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Del Potro comeback ends in defeat at Thailand Open

NONTHABURI, Thailand — Juan Martin del Potro&#8217;s return from an eight-month injury layoff ended in a 7-6 (7), 6-4 loss to Olivier Rochus at the Thailand Open on Tuesday.
The 2009 U.S. Open champion hasn&#8217;t played since the Australian Open in January. He withdrew from several tournaments before .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/del-potros-comeback-spoiled-by-1st-round-loss-to-rochus-at-thailand-open-152181/">Del Potro&#8217;s comeback spoiled by 1st-round loss to Rochus at Thailand Open</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Wozniacki, veteran Date Krumm win at Pan Pacific

TOKYO — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the Pan Pacific Open, while Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan celebrated her 40th birthday with a win over Daniela Hantuchova on Tuesday.
Wozniacki defeated Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1, 6-3. Date Krumm was leading 2-6, 6-0, 4-0 when .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/top-seeded-wozniacki-40-year-old-date-krumm-move-into-3rd-round-at-pam-pacific-152171/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Endene Miyem scored 14 points and Celine Dumerc added 13 to help France beat Belarus 58-48 Monday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

Dumerc had six steals and five assists for France (3-1), which used a 14-0 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to take ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/mondays-worlds-capsules-151953/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japanese veteran Date Krumm beats defending champ Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Date Krumm beats Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO — Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm rallied to beat defending champion Maria Sharapova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open.
Date Krumm, who is one day shy of her 40th birthday, broke the 23-year-old Russian to go up 5-3 in the third .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/japanese-veteran-date-krumm-beats-defending-champ-sharapova-at-pan-pacific-open-151870/">Japanese veteran Date Krumm beats defending champ Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fernando Alonso wins Singapore Grand Prix to close in on championship lead</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Alonso wins F1 Singapore GP, edges Vettel
SINGAPORE — Ferrari&#8217;s Fernando Alonso held off Sebastian Vettel in a thrilling finish to the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday and moved within 11 points of the Formula One championship lead.

The Spaniard led from the start but was pressured throughout by Red Bull&#8217;s Vettel, who closely trailed in the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/fernando-alonso-wins-singapore-grand-prix-to-close-in-on-championship-lead-150010/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Fernando Alonso wins Singapore Grand Prix to close in on championship lead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ferrari&#8217;s Alonso takes pole position for F1 Singapore GP</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Alonso takes pole for Singapore GP
SINGAPORE — Ferrari&#8217;s Fernando Alonso has taken the pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Alonso took his second straight Formula One pole, beating out Red Bull&#8217;s Sebastian Vettel on the Marina Bay circuit Saturday.
The McLaren pair of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button qualified third and fourth, ahead of Red Bull&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/25/ferraris-alonso-takes-pole-position-for-f1-singapore-gp-147901/">Original article &nbsp;: Ferrari&#8217;s Alonso takes pole position for F1 Singapore GP</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan praises Ichiro Suzuki for record 10th straight 200-hit season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Former teammates, coaches praise Suzuki&#8217;s record

TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki has received praise in Japan for his record 10th straight 200-hit season.
Suzuki became the first Major League Baseball player with 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons, breaking his own record with a single to center in the fifth inning of Seattle&#8217;s 1-0 loss Thursday to the Toronto Blue .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/japan-praises-ichiro-suzuki-for-record-10th-straight-200-hit-season-146106/">Japan praises Ichiro Suzuki for record 10th straight 200-hit season</a>.]]></description>
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