Roddick beats Berdych to win Sony Ericsson Open

Roddick beats Berdych to win Sony Ericsson Open

Andy Roddick of the United States and Tomas Berdych (L) of the Czech Republic hold their trophies after the men's final of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida. Roddick won 7-5, 6-4.


WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Belgian Kim Clijsters crushed American Venus Williams 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday to win the Miami hardcourt WTA title.

The 14th seed, who retired from the WTA for more than two years and made a comeback last year, won the tournament for the second time following her triumph in 2005.

She needed just 58 minutes to beat the third-seeded Williams, who won the Miami title in 1998, 1999 and 2001.

Andy Roddick of the U.S reacts after winning his men's final match against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida April 4, 2010.

Andy Roddick of the United States returns a shot against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during the men's final of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida.
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Man. United defeated by Chelsea

Man. United defeated by Chelsea

Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, April 3, 2010.

Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov (top L) challenges Chelsea's John Terry (bottom L) and Alex (R) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester northern England, April 3, 2010.

Manchester United's Antonio Valencia (L) challenges Chelsea's John Obi Mikel (R) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester northern England April 3, 2010.

Manchester United's Park Ji-sung (R) challenges Chelsea's Frank Lampard (L) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, April 3, 2010.
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Williams beats Ding to claim championship at China Open

Williams beats Ding to claim championship at China Open

China's Ding Junhui (R) smiles while Mark Williams of Wales holds his trophy after the final of 2010 World Snooker China Open in Beijing, capital of China, April 4, 2010. Ding lost the final 6-10 on Sunday.

China's Ding Junhui reacts during the final of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Mark Williams of Wales in Beijing, capital of China, April 4, 2010.

Mark Williams of Wales attends the awarding ceremony of 2010 World Snooker China Open after winning the final against China's Ding Junhui in Beijing, capital of China, April 4, 2010. Mark Williams won 10-6 to claim the champion.

China's Ding Junhui plays a shot during the final of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Mark Williams of Wales in Beijing, capital of China, April 4, 2010. Ding lost 6-10.

China's Ding Junhui (C) attends the awarding ceremony of 2010 World Snooker China Open after the final against Mark Williams of Wales in Beijing, capital of China, April 4, 2010.
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Real Madrid enjoys easy win against Racing Santander

Real Madrid enjoys easy win against Racing Santander

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain (C) celebrates his goal against Racing Santander during their Spanish first division soccer match at El Sardinero stadium in Santander April 4, 2010. Real Madrid won 2-0.

MADRID, April 4 -- Real Madrid will welcome FC Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for next Saturday's "Classico" as Primera Liga leaders after Manuel Pellegrini's side enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 win away to Racing Santander this Sunday.

A first half penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and a goal from Gonzalo Higuain were enough to give Real Madrid all three points against a Racing side that rarely threatened and which failed to manage a single shot on target in the entire game.

Real was without suspended duo of Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos and Pellegrini paired Gago and Mohamadou Diarra in central midfield. Racing meanwhile placed its faith in 19-year-old Sergio Canales, who has already agreed a deal to join Real next season.

Canales had his side's best chance of the game with a chip that drifted just wide of the post after Iker Casillas had failed to claim a ball in the penalty area and was caught off his line.

Madrid took the lead from the penalty sport after 24 minutes. A defensive mix up allowed Ronaldo to advance into the penalty area, where he was brought down by Moraton.

Racing Santander's Oscar Serrano Rodriguez (L) fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during their Spanish first division soccer match at El Sardinero stadium in Santander April 4, 2010.


The Madrid number nine picked himself up and made no mistake to put his side ahead.

Racing struggled to react and Madrid was enjoying a relatively easy outing until the home side made a double change midway through the second half.

Oscar Serrano and Ivan Bolado injected some life into the home side and had Arana's cross not flashed inches over Bolado's head after 71 minutes, Racing could have snatched an undeserved equalizer.

The chance went begging and five minutes later Higuain assured the points. Guti, who had come on as a substitute hit a diagonal pass, Higuain broke the offside trap and beat Coltori to score Madrid's second.

All that was left was for Ronaldo to fire over an open goal in injury time. Real Madrid goes back to the top of the table and now all attention will be turned onto next weekend's game against Barcelona.

Racing Santander's Oscar Serrano Rodriguez (L) fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during their Spanish first division soccer match at El Sardinero stadium in Santander April 4, 2010.
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Cambridge wins 156th annual Boat Race against Oxford

Cambridge wins 156th annual Boat Race against Oxford

Members of the Cambridge University crew celebrate winning the 156th annual Boat Race against Oxford University on the River Thames in London , capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.

Spectators watch as the 156th annual boat race takes place between Oxford and Cambridge University on the River Thames in London, capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.

Members of the Oxford University crew react after lost the 156th annual Boat Race against Cambridge University on the River Thames in London , capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.

Cambridge crew members (L) celebrate after winning the 156th annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge University on the River Thames in London, capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.

Cambridge crew members (L) celebrate after winning the 156th annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge University on the River Thames in London, capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.

Members of the Oxford University crew react after lost the 156th annual Boat Race against Cambridge University on the River Thames in London , capital of Britain, April 3, 2010.
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Nadal advances to quarter-final

Nadal advances to quarter-final

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning his match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, March 31, 2010.

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, March 31, 2010.

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, March 31, 2010.
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Inter beats CSKA Moscow 1-0

Inter beats CSKA Moscow 1-0

Inter Milan Argentine forward Diego Milito celebrates after scoring during a Champions League quarterfinal, first leg soccer match between Inter Milan and CSKA Moscow at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Inter Milan's Diego Milito (L) challenges Alexsei Berezutski of CSKA Moscow during their Champions League quarter-final, first leg soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, March 31, 2010.

Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder (L) challenges Alexsei Berezutski of CSKA Moscow during their Champions League quarter-final, first leg soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, March 31, 2010.
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Barcelona ties with Arsenal at Champions League

Barcelona ties with Arsenal at Champions League

Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates his second goal against Arsenal with teammates Lionel Messi (L) and Daniel Alves during their Champions League quarter-finals first leg soccer match at Emirates stadium in London, March 31, 2010. Barcelona drew 2-2 with Arsenal.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi (C) drives the ball against Arsenal during their Champions League quarter-finals first leg soccer match at Emirates stadium in London, March 31, 2010. Barcelona drew 2-2 with Arsenal.

Barcelona's Pedro Rodriguez (L) vies with Arsenal's Samir Nasri during their Champions League quarter-finals first leg soccer match at Emirates stadium in London, March 31, 2010. Barcelona drew 2-2 with Arsenal.

Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) vies with Arsenal's Abou Diaby during their Champions League quarter-finals first leg soccer match at Emirates stadium in London, March 31, 2010. Barcelona drew 2-2 with Arsenal.
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Tian Pengfei wins O'Sullivan 5-3 at World Snooker China Open

Tian Pengfei wins O'Sullivan 5-3 at World Snooker China Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan (L) of England reacts during round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Tian Pengfei of China in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Tian won 5-3.

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Tian Pengfei of China in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Tian won 5-3.

Tian Pengfei of China celebrates after round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Ronnie O'Sullivan of England in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Tian won 5-3.

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Tian Pengfei of China in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Tian won 5-3.

This combo photo shows Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacting during round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Tian Pengfei of China in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Ronnie O'Sullivan lost 3-5.

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during round one of 2010 World Snooker China Open against Tian Pengfei of China in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Ronnie O'Sullivan lost 3-5.
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Beijing Guoan lose to Seongnam Ilhwa FC 0-1

Beijing Guoan lose to Seongnam Ilhwa FC 0-1

Molina Uribe Mauricio Alejandro of Seongnam Ilhwa FC celebrates for scoring during a group E match between Beijing Guoan and Seongnam Ilhwa FC of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Yan Xiangchuang (Front) of Beijing Guoan competes during a group E match between Beijing Guoan and Seongnam Ilhwa FC of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Zhang Yonghai (R) of Beijing Guoan is fouled out during a group E match between Beijing Guoan and Seongnam Ilhwa FC of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Yan Xiangchuang (Above) of Beijing Guoan competes during a group E match between Beijing Guoan and Seongnam Ilhwa FC of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Ross Maurice Alexander (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Kim Cheolho of Seongnam Ilhwa FC during a group E match of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Griffiths (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with a player of Seongnam Ilhwa FC during a group E match of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Du Wenhui (R) of Beijing Guoan vies with Yun Youngsun of Seongnam Ilhwa FC during a group E match of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Du Wenhui (C) of Beijing Guoan vies with Ko Jaesung of Seongnam Ilhwa FC during a group E match of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.

Yan Xiangchuang (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Kim Cheolho of Seongnam Ilhwa FC during a group E match of the AFC Champions League 2010 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2010. Seongnam Ilhwa FC won 1-0.
(Xinhua)

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