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Djokovic wins Australian Open in longest final

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 01/29/2012 - 09:31

Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final in the history of professional tennis Sunday, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 , 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.


 

Paes and Stepanek win Australian Open doubles title

Topix - Sports News  Sat, 01/28/2012 - 09:44

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 6-2 to win the Australian Open doubles title on Saturday and foil the American twins' bid for a record 12th grand slam crown.


 

Lendl praises Murray's work ethic

BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition  Fri, 01/13/2012 - 04:09

Ivan Lendl praises British number one Andy Murray ahead of their first Grand Slam working together.


 

Cruz hits grand slam in 11th, Texas beats Tigers

Topix - Sports News  Mon, 10/10/2011 - 20:43

Nelson Cruz hit the first game-ending grand slam in postseason history, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in 11 innings Monday for a 2-0 lead in the AL championship series.


 

Cruz's slam gives Rangers 2-0 lead on Tigers in ALCS

SI.com  Mon, 10/10/2011 - 19:10

The Rangers are leaving Texas with a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning, his second homer of the game, as the Rangers beat the Tigers 7-3.


 

Diamondbacks force a Game 5 against Brewers with 10-6 victory

Topix - Sports News  Thu, 10/06/2011 - 09:02

Ryan Roberts hit a grand slam, Chris Young had the first two-homer game in Arizona's postseason history and Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 Wednesday night to force Game 5 in the NL division series.


 

Diamondbacks hit 4 HRs, force Game 5 vs. Brewers

SI.com  Wed, 10/05/2011 - 23:02

The Diamondbacks hit four home runs, including a grand slam, to overpower the Brewers 10-6 and even the NLDS at 2-2.

The teams will head to Milwaukee for Friday's deciding Game 5.


 

Brewers try to advance to NLCS

SI.com  Wed, 10/05/2011 - 21:04

Are we headed for a third Game 5 in the first round of the baseball playoffs? Ryan Roberts cranked a first-inning grand slam and the Diamondbacks have taken a 7-3 lead on the Brewers.