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Hantuchova retains Pattaya Open title

Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova successfully retained her Pattaya Open title on Sunday after beating fourth seed Russian Maria Kirilenko 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3.

Shanxi snaps Guangdong's season-longest winning streak

Guangdong Hongyuan's bid for 14th straight victory was spoiled on Sunday as it lost 128-121 away to Shanxi Zhongyu in the 33nd round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league.

Adriano to play in Libertadores for Corinthians

After three-week time uncertainty, Adriano received the news on Sunday that he was included in Corinthians' squad of the 2012 Libertadores Cup.

•	Chang Yong of China wins boxing gold in Hungary
•	Mourinho irritated at rumors over his future
•	Spain cruise into last eight of Davis Cup
•	Linsanity prevails in New York's routing of Lakers
•	Canada rebound to even 1-1 with France in Davis Cup

Real Madrid beat Levante to move 10 clear in Spain

Real Madrid this Sunday moved 10 points clear of FC Barcelona at the top of the BBVA Primera Liga thanks to a 4-2 home win against Levante.

Liverpool apologize to Man. United for handshake refusal

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish both have apologized Sunday over Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra of Manchester United before Saturday's match.

Berlin dismiss coach Michael Skibbe

After only five matches as Berlin coach, Michael Skibbe has to pack his bag for the disastrous performances by Hertha Berlin at Bundesliga and German Cup, the club announced on Sunday.

•	Real Madrid beat Levante to move 10 clear in Spain

•	Hamburg seal late win over Cologne

•	Adriano to play in Libertadores for Corinthians

•	Inter upset 1-0 by Novara

•	Bahia ties Vitoria 0-0

Table Tennis & Badminton >>

•	Indonesian parliament offers big funds for badminton Olympic team

•	Indonesian team heads to Macao in bid for Thomas, Uber Cups

•	Seeded foreigners arrive for Uganda Int'l badminton tourney

•	Africa's best Ekiring promises to win badminton title

•	China sweeps four golds at Hungarian Table Tennis Open

•	Shanxi snaps Guangdong's season-longest winning streak

•	Results of Friday's NBA games

•	Standings of 2011-2012 NBA conference after Feb. 10 games

•	Linsanity prevails in New York's routing of Lakers

•	NBA: Bulls crush Bobcats 95-64

•	Singapore's golf veteran wins Philippine Open

•	Figure Skating Four Continents results

•	Ski jumping World Cup results

•	Turkish Presidential Cycling Tour attracts global attention

•	France beat Canada in Davis Cup doubles match

•	WTA Paris Open result

•	France through to Davis Cup quarterfinals with win over Canada

•	Defending champ Hantuchova wins Pattaya Open

•	Davis Cup - Japan 1 Croatia 2

•	Davis Cup - Australia 3 China 0

Sports Stars >>

•	NBA superstars and their luxurious cars

•	Muhammad Ali attends funeral of cornerman Angelo Dundee

•	Chinese boxer Meng reach semis at Hungary international

•	Romario to promote footvolley to become Olympic sport

•	Djokovic unveils wax figure of himself in Serbia

Thunder hold off Warriors 119-116

Suns nip Bucks 107-105

Giants top Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl

NBA: Heat trounce 76ers 99-79

	Kaleidoscope: Police crack down on Porn globally

	U.S.singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

	Fancy stars' cover looks

	Winners of World Press Photo Contest 2011 announced

	Top 11 Chinese dream lovers for Valentine's Day

	Greek gov't approves debt deal

	Argentina, Britain spat over disputed islets

	NGOs case brings tension to Egyptian-U.S. ties

	CIA's website taken down by hackers: media

	Maldives to inquire into int'l allegation of coup

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