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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 to 74 after late Wentworth collapse

VIRGINIA WATER, England - World number two Rory McIlroy was blown off course by unseasonally cold weather at Wentworth on Thursday, bogeying five of the last six holes to sink to a two-over 74 in the PGA Championship first round.

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

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