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Serena Williams Topless Pic: Surf-Up, Top-Down

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Serena Williams, who recently received a slap on the wrist $82,500 fine after threatening to kill a foot fault judge at the U.S. Open last summer, is current vacationing in Barbados. (Williams made $700,000 in earnings from that tournament alone.) Williams was sighted body-boarding...
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Andy Murray Plays Video Games, Kim Sears Falls Asleep Unfulfilled

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No. 4-ranked tennis player Andy Murray was unceremoniously dumped this weekend by ladyfriend Kim Sears. Apparently his "seven hours a day" video game habit was a factor behind the split. We've obtained an EXCLUSIVE TRANSCRIPT of the pair's final conversation: Kim...
>> deadspin.com/5419657...
 

Nadal caps Spain's Davis Cup sweep of Czechs

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Rafael Nadal ended his season in style. He ended a four-match losing streak, dropping Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-4 to give Spain a 5-0 sweep of the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/te...
 

Fernando Verdasco Dons New Shirt and Shoes to Channel Spanish National Football Team Passion at Davis Cup.

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Fernando Verdasco is wearing the new adidas jersey of the Spanish National Football Team this weekend as Spain defends its Davis Cup title against the Czech Republic in Barcelona. Watch the gift opening video here on facebook. Welcome to the cult Nando. Verdasco is the only tennis...
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Spain Retains Davis Cup Title

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Spain won its second straight Davis Cup on Saturday by capturing its doubles match against the Czech Republic.Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco beat Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych 7-6 (7), 7-5, 6-2 on clay to give the Spaniards an insurmountable 3-0 lead...
>> tennis.fanhouse.com/2009/12...
 

Nadal relieved to close 2009 with a victory

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Rafael Nadal closed out his most challenging season with another title, ending a four-match losing streak by earning two points for Spain in the Davis Cup final.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3430...
 

Czechs switch doubles team against Spain

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The Czech Republic has switched players for Saturday's crucial Davis Cup doubles match against Spain, with Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych replacing Lukas Dlouhy and Jan Hajek. Stepanek and Berdych both lost singles matches on Friday for defending champion Spain to take a commanding...
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Ferrer rallies over Stepanek; Spain leads 2-0

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David Ferrer rallied for an improbable 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 8-6 victory over Radek Stepanek on Friday to give defending champion Spain a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic. Earlier, Rafael Nadal relied on his usual dogged determination and timely...
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Spain captures second straight Davis Cup

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Photo from fOTOGLIF Feliciano López and Fernando Verdasco of Spain defeated Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in doubles to defend the Davis Cup trophy for their country. This is Spain’s fourth title overall, each of which have come in the new millennium...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/12...
 

Nadal rips Berdych; Spain leads Czechs 1-0

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Rafael Nadal beat Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 on Friday to give defending champion Spain a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final. Nadal converted a decisive break point in the 11th game on his way to taking the tight first set. Berdych was hurt by a faltering serve...
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Spain beats Czechs in doubles to win Davis Cup

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Spain has won its second straight Davis Cup by capturing its doubles match against the Czech Republic. Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco beat Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych 7-6 (7), 7-5, 6-2 on clay Saturday to give the Spaniards an insurmountable 3-0 lead. Spain won its...
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Sampras will play Verdasco in exhibition match

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Pete Sampras will return to San Jose next year to play in another exhibition. SAP Open tournament officials said Friday that Sampras will kick off this year's tournament with an exhibition match against Fernando Verdasco on Feb. 8. Sampras played Tommy Haas in exhibitions at...
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Maria Sharapova Brings Her Thigh To A Fashion Show In Chile

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Maria Sharapova was just in Chile for the Cachantun Fashion Show and an exhibition tennis match(which she of course won because she's the Thigh Goddess). Maria's informed the world of her desire to get more involved with fashion and design clothing in recent days, so this fashion...
>> www.sharapovasthigh.com/2009/12...
 

New Racquets in Hand, Bryan Brothers Get 2009 #1 Doubles Ranking with ATP Finals Win.

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Bob and Mike Bryan end 2009 ranked the number #1 doubles team in the world. Just this past Sunday they captured the needed ATP World Tour doubles title to secure their top status with a win against finalists, Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram. A late-season racquet switch to the brand...
>> www.tennisidentity.com/tennisi...
 

Davis Cup final: Czech Republic, trailing 0-2, turns to Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych

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The Czech Republic has switched players for the crucial Davis Cup doubles match against Spain, with Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych replacing Lukas Dlouhy and Jan Hajek.
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Rafael Nadal adds icing to cake of Spain's Davis Cup crown

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Rafael Nadal has beaten Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-4 to stretch Davis Cup champion Spain's lead over the Czech Republic to 4-0 in the best-of-five final.
>> sports.espn.go.com/sports/...
 

IN OTHER SPORTS RELATIONSHIP NEWS…

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American tennis “star” Andy Murray recently broke up with his girlfriend of almost four years over video games. Sources close to the ex, the relatively un-notable Kim Sears, said that Murray was too busy playing video games to appreciate her. Brad Gilbert, Murray&rsquo...
>> withleather.uproxx.com/2009/12...
 

Former women's No. 1 Mauresmo retires

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Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis Thursday, saying she no longer had a burning desire for competition. The 30-year-old Frenchwoman, a former top-ranked player who finished the season No. 21, said she doesn't have the will to keep playing at the...
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Former womens No. 1 Mauresmo retires

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Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis Thursday, saying she no longer had a burning desire for competition. The 30-year-old Frenchwoman, a former top-ranked player who finished the season No. 21, said she doesn't have the will to keep playing at the...
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Game Point: Nikolay Davydenko can't get no respect

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Game Point is Busted Racquet's roundup of facts, figures and links about the tennis world. Love -- Nikolay Davydenko beat each of the 2009 Grand Slam champs (Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro) en route to the ATP Tour final championship last weekend in London...
>> sports.yahoo.com/ten/blo...
 

Ferrer rallies to give Spain 2-0 lead at Davis Cup

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David Ferrer rallied for an improbable 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 8-6 victory over Radek Stepanek on Friday to give defending champion Spain a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic.
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Nikolay Davydenko Wins ATP World Finals and Ends Contract with Airness.

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Nikolay Davydenko defeated Juan Martin del Potro yesterday to win the 2009 ATP World Tour Finals, the first Russian in history to win the event.  This tournament, according to his agent, also marks the end of Davydenko's contract with French apparel maker...
>> www.tennisidentity.com/tennisi...
 

BSO Featured Interview: Serena Williams Talks G2, Tennis & Bodies

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When you are approached to interview Serena Williams there is one thing you must know: Be on time. Serena is much more than the #1 Tennis player in the world. With off the court activities ranging from her fashion design line “Aneres”, acting roles in major Hollywood pictures and...
>> blacksportsonline.com/home/in...
 

Serena Williams has a Swimsuit Malfunction

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Serena Williams had a swimsuit malfunction in Barbados. And it wasn't simply that she was wearing a swimsuit. Return to Bob's Blitz homepage. Bob's Blitz Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to...
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Sampras to play Verdasco in San Jose exhibition

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Pete Sampras will return to San Jose next year to play in another exhibition. SAP Open tournament officials said Friday that Sampras will kick off this year's tournament with an exhibition match against Spain's Fernando Verdasco on Feb. 8.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 
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