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Ferdinand signs one-year Man United contract

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand signed a one-year contract on Thursday to stay with the Premier League champions for a 12th season.

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McIlroy slumps as Ilonen shines at wintry Wentworth

VIRGINIA WATER, England - World number two Rory McIlroy suffered a late first-round meltdown in almost wintry conditions at Wentworth as he ballooned to a two-over-par 74 in the PGA Championship on Thursday.

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Dominant Williams fearful of enemy within

LONDON - Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favourite to win a second French Open title but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the tournament with a touch of apprehension and fearful of the "lady in the mirror".

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Boss who beats Ferguson in longevity stakes retires

MANCHESTER, England - England's longest-serving football manager is retiring aged 71 after overseeing several trophy-laden decades at the club he loves - but he is not called Alex Ferguson.

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Watford and Palace chase Premier League jackpot

- Two days after Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund fight it out for Europe's most prestigious club prize at Wembley, Watford and Crystal Palace will take to the same pitch chasing an even more financially lucrative reward.

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New Zealand opt for Bracewell over Vettori for second test

LEEDS, England - New Zealand will go with a four-seamer attack and will not risk spinner Daniel Vettori for the second and final test against England starting at Headingley on Friday, captain Brendon McCullum said.

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Kings of ping pong

The international elite of table tennis battle it out at the world championships in Paris.

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