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Sharapova hits ground running at Paris Open

09/02/2012 : Beaten Australian Open finalist Maria Sharapova made a winning start at the WTA Paris Open on Wednesday, beating South Africa's Chanelle Scheepers 6-3, 6-1 to reach the last 16.
Capello quits as England manager

09/02/2012 : Fabio Capello has quit as England manager following the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA announced Wednesday.

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Olympic official defends Spain after Contador ban
09/02/2012 : The head of Spain's Olympic committee stepped up to defend Spanish sport Wednesday in the wake of champion cyclist Alberto Contador's two-year ban for doping.
Cuche says million euro lure won't change plans
09/02/2012 : Swiss downhill specialist Didier Cuche said Wednesday a million-euro offer to remain in alpine skiing one more year won't change his plans to retire at the end of the season.
Sub Mayuka strikes to take Zambia into final
09/02/2012 : Substitute Emmanuel Mayuka scored 12 minutes from time to give Zambia a shock 1-0 win over four-time champions Ghana Wednesday and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Holders Lille knocked out of French Cup
09/02/2012 : Holders Lille reluctantly relinquished their grip on the French Cup after going down 2-1 at local rivals Valenciennes in the last 16 at a wintry Stade du Hainaut on Wednesday.
Boonen tightens Tour of Qatar with stage win
09/02/2012 : Belgium's Tom Boonen, riding for Omega Pharma-Quick Step, won the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday, a 147km ride from Al Thakira to Madinat Al Shamal, as he tightened his grip on the race leadership.
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Thidapa tied for lead after opening 68
09/02/2012 : SAMUT PRAKARN : Despite a final hole bogey, local young gun Thidapa Suwannapura still took a share of lead after shooting a four-under-par 68 in the opening round of the Thailand Ladies Open at the Lakewood Country Club here yesterday.
TENNIS
Tammy sets up Kirilenko clash in last eight
09/02/2012 : PATTAYA : Tamarine Tanasugarn continued to fly the flag for Thailand after advancing to the quarter-finals of the PTT Pattaya Open at Dusit Thani hotel here yesterday.
Trophy tour
09/02/2012 : Manchester United fans in Thailand will have a chance to take a close look at the English Premier League trophy during a "meet and greet" session in the DHL Champions Trophy Tour at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel tomorrow.
Germany without Kohlschreibe in Davis Cup match
08/02/2012 : Germany will be without Philipp Kohlschreiber for their Davis Cup match against last year's finalists Argentina as the German number two is suffering from a gastrointestinal infection.
Davies banned for 'tip tackle', Ferris cleared
08/02/2012 : Wales second row Bradley Davies was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations on Wednesday after being banned for seven weeks for a "tip tackle" in the victory over Ireland last weekend.