In this world, the Russians are already here Los Angeles Times
For those wondering whatever happened to Anna Kournikova, who has not played on the WTA Tour since 2003, rest assured: She still can be found in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, making TV appearances and playing World Team Tennis, according to her website.
Extra innings Sports in brief Times Leader
National Pitcher Vicente Padilla is staying with the Texas Rangers, agreeing to a $33.75 million, three-year contract Saturday that includes a $12 million club option for 2010.
Clijsters in elite field as the farewells begin The West Australian
Australian tennis favourite Kim Clijsters will commence her farewell year in Sydney in the strongest field ever assembled for the Medibank International tournament.
Henin-Hardenne heads strong Sydney field ABC via Yahoo!7 Sports
World number one Justine Henin-Hardenne heads a list of nine of the world's top 10 tennis players confirmed for the Sydney International tournament from January 7-13.
Clijsters set for Medibank International AAP via Yahoo!7 Sports
Australian tennis favourite Kim Clijsters will kick off her farewell year in Sydney in the strongest field ever assembled for the Medibank International.
Domestic sport The West Australian
Australian tennis favourite Kim Clijsters will kick off her farewell year in Sydney in the strongest field ever assembled for the Medibank International tournament.
Tennis: Dementieva beats Mauresmo to give Russia Fed Cup lead Channel NewsAsia
PARIS : Elena Dementieva gave holders Russia a 2-1 lead against hosts France on the final day of the Fed Cup final here when she defeated home hope Amelie Mauresmo in three sets.
Martina Hingis, The Second Act Blogcritics.org
Comebacks can be tricky in tennis. Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati managed to pull theirs off with no real trouble. Bjorn Borg crashed and burned when he tried it. The tennis world was shocked at the end of 2002 when Martina Hingis hung up her racket at the age of 22, saying she needed time for both her mind and her body to heal. But in sports, time marches on, showing little sympathy
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