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Sharapova Supreme Once More at French Open

Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in three years at Roland Garros on Saturday, defeating Romania's Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4 in a gripping final, the first to go the full distance in Paris in 13 years and the second longest on record.

It was the 27-year-old Russian's fifth Grand Slam title, bringing her level with Martina Hingis on the all-time list and it came 10 years after she won her first major at Wimbledon 2004.

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Lukaku Hints at Chelsea Exit

Romelu Lukaku has said he may have to leave Chelsea if the Premier League giants sign Diego Costa.

The 21-year-old Lukaku has spent the past two seasons on loan at English top flight rivals West Bromwich Albion and Everton, with Jose Mourinho the latest Chelsea boss seemingly happy to do without the Belgian striker.

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Reus Set to Miss World Cup after Ankle Tear

Germany winger Marco Reus is set to miss the World Cup after suffering a partially torn ankle ligament in Friday's 6-1 friendly win over Armenia.

The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital after twisting his left ankle just before the half-time break in Mainz and a scan revealed the extent of the injury.

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Ten Years after, Sharapova Still Shines

Maria Sharapova exploded onto the international scene 10 years ago as a 17-year-old with a spectacular straight sets demolition of Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final.

On Saturday at Roland Garros she hopes to end a decade of top tennis by defeating Simona Halep of Romania for her fifth Grand Slam title.

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High Flyer Roland Garros Honoured at French Open

His name is better known in connection with the exploits of Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg, but Roland Garros excelled in a world thousands of feet above the clay-covered courts of Paris which bear his name.

There will be no shortage of militaristic language used to accompany this weekend's French Open finals, but battle was no metaphor for Garros, an expert aviator who has become famous for his bravery.

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Brazil Strikes a Threat to a Smooth World Cup

World Cup organizers have fretted for a year over the possibility that a resurgence of mass anti-government protests could mar soccer's premiere event.

Yet in recent weeks Brazil's public sector has become the main worry. A series of strikes by public transport workers, police, teachers and others across the country is proving more disruptive than protests, and some fear they could cause chaos during the tournament that begins in a week.

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Germany Injury Worries Recede as WCup Approaches

Germany's World Cup injury problems are receding ahead of Friday's friendly against Armenia, the team's last game before departing for Brazil.

Coach Joachim Loew announced that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will not face Armenia "because we don't want to take any risks" but that he will be fit for Germany's opening game against Portugal on June 16. Neuer has been laboring with a shoulder injury.

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FIFA Corruption Investigator Meets Qataris

FIFA investigator Michael Garcia has met Qatari officials as part of a corruption probe into the vote which gave the Gulf state the 2022 World Cup.

The meeting on Wednesday went ahead in Oman as UEFA president Michel Platini added his voice to calls for a new vote if corruption is proved.

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Desabre Confident of Turning Round Esperance

French coach Sebastien Desabre says he can rescue Tunisian club Esperance this weekend after a disastrous start to the CAF Champions League group phase.

The two-time African title-holders were favourites to win Group B, but are bottom of the table after matchday 2 following two shock losses.

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Australia Sends Biggest Track Team to Glasgow

Australia will send its biggest-ever track and field team to a championships outside its shores at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games next month.

The 103-strong squad, headlined by Olympic and world 100m hurdles champion Sally Pearson, includes 44 athletes making their major championships debut and 12 para-athletes.

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