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Venus and Serena Williams into Australian Open quarter-finals

January 27, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_3181" align="alignleft" width="300"] Venus may face off against Serena in semis[/caption] Venus Williams overcame sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2010. The 34-year-old American, who suffers from Sjogren’s syndrome, a disease that can cause fatigue, won...

Russell fireworks helps Windies end losing drought

January 26, 2015 in Sports

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, CMC – Andre Russell struck a sensational unbeaten half-century as West Indies ended their nine-year wait for a One-Day International victory over South Africa by clinching a nervy one wicket win, with nine balls to spare in the fourth game of...

LeBron James scores 34 vs. OKC, leads Cavs to 6th straight win

January 26, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_3151" align="alignright" width="300"] LeBron James scored 34 points in the Cavaliers' victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.[/caption] CLEVELAND — The sold-out arena buzzed with 20,000 fans decked out in matching gold T-shirts. There was a national TV audience, two high-profile teams and All-Stars all over...

Skipper Holder wants Windies to show pride in two final ODIs

January 23, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_2561" align="alignleft" width="300"] West Indies Skipper, Jason Holder[/caption] EAST LONDON, South Africa, CMC – West Indies captain Jason Holder has urged his failing side to muster all the pride they can and come back strongly in the two final One-Day Internationals of the five-match series. The...

Windies concede series with frail effort

January 22, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_3104" align="alignleft" width="300"] Vernon Philander had Chris Gayle caught behind cheaply which set the tone for the day. (Photo courtesy espncricinfo)[/caption] EAST LONDON, South Africa, CMC – West Indies plumbed new depths on their tour of South Africa here yesterday, producing an anemic performance to...