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    FIFA World Cup 2010: Ghana Eliminates USA
    United States’ dreams of a World Cup crown at the 2010 FIFA World Cup has ended after Ghana defeated them 2-1 Saturday, June 26. Winning 2-1 at the extra-time, the victory pushed the Black Stars to the quarterfinals, making it the third nation from Africa ever to do so. Cameroon made it in 1996 while Senegal did it in 2002. “I am the happiest man in the world....
    by Nel at June 27th, 2010 at 03:06 am
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    French Open: Francesca Schiavone Wins Women’s Singles Title
    Italian netter Francesca Schiavone claimed the Women’s Singles title of the 2010 French Open. The 29 year old athlete became the first Italian to ever win a Grand Slam title. She also became the second oldest woman to claim a first major title. Ann Jones was 30 when she had her first Grand Slam title at the 1969 Wimbledon. This is Schiavone’s second title this year...
    by Nel at June 6th, 2010 at 05:06 am
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    French Open: Serena Williams Out!
    Top seeded Serena Williams has bowed out of French Open after losing to Samantha Stosur of Australia in the quarterfinals match. Stosur defeated Williams 6-2, 6-7 (2), 8-6 thus eliminating a chance for Williams to garner a calendar grand slam, an event that last occurred in 1988 courtesy of Steffi Graf. “I was definitely off,” Williams said. “Had I played better...
    by Nel at June 3rd, 2010 at 07:06 am