Let’s try that one again, shall we: These days, celebrity apologies come in multiple stagesNEW YORK — A congressman flouts decorum and heckles a president in the House chamber. A tennis player profanely offers to shove a tennis ball down the throat of a line judge. A singer shakes up an awards show by boorishly dissing a young country star. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Sania to open her French Open campaign against VoskoboevaPARIS - India’s Sania Mirza has been drawn to play Kazakhstan’s Galina Voskoboeva in her opening round of the French Open. Federer, Murray advance in straight sets in MadridMADRID - Roger Federer and Andy Murray made galloping starts as they hit the clay for the first time at the new Madrid Masters tennis, with the number two Swiss unworried by the chasing Scot, who is keen have a go at the number two ranking. Madrid Masters: Sania, Chia-Jung in 2nd round, Serena outMADRID - India’s Sania Mirza and Chinese Taipei’s (Taiwan) Chia-Jung Chuang stormed into the second round of the 3,500,000 euros Madrid Masters tennis with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Argentina’s Ma Emilia Salerni and Spain’s Silvia Soler Espinosa. Serena Williams pulls out of Madrid Open with injury to right legMADRID — Serena Williams pulled out of the Madrid Open on Monday after aggravating an injury to her right knee during a first-round match against Francesca Schiavone. Serena Williams loses; Safina, Jankovic win in RomeROME — A day after insisting she was still the best player in the world despite falling from No. 1 in the rankings, Serena Williams lost to Patty Schnyder in her first match at the Italian Open. Serena Williams aims verbal serve at No. 1 Dinara Safina by claiming to be the world’s bestROME — Serena Williams says she’s No. 1 in the world even though the women’s tennis rankings indicate otherwise. Williams sisters hoping to play for US in Fed Cup final against Italy in NovemberROME — Venus and Serena Williams are interested in playing the Fed Cup final against Italy in November despite skipping the United States’ victory over the Czech Republic last weekend. Safina wins big as number one - Dementieva reboundsSTUTTGART - Dinara Safina clobbered Sara Errani 6-0, 6-1 in her first match as world number one tennis player for a place in the second round of the Porsche Grand Prix. Azarenka wins, Safina set to enjoy life at the topSTUTTGART - Victoria Azarenka won the first women’s tennis indoor clay court match on the WTA Tour while new world No.1 Dinara Safina enjoyed a birthday cake. Victoria Azarenka beats Navarro in straight sets at Porsche GP on indoor claySTUTTGART, Germany — Fourth-seeded Victoria Azarenka defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1 6-4 Monday in the opening match of the Porsche Grand Prix, the first match to be played on indoor clay on the WTA tour. Fed Cup: US tied 1-1 with Czech Republic after win by American rookie Alexa GlatchBRNO, Czech Republic — Just three years ago, Alexa Glatch broke both arms in a motor scooter accident and her tennis future looked bleak. Dinara Safina is the new tennis queen, without glamourMADRID - Dinara Safina made tennis history for herself and her family when she officially climbed to the world No.1 position in the women’s rankings Monday. Williams’ loss sends Safina to No.1 spotMARBELLA - Dinara Safina came third time lucky to lift the WTA top ranking as current holder Serena Williams crashed to a defeat in the first round of the new Andalucia Tennis Experience event. Serena Williams’ tiny bikini bottoms ‘disappear’ on Miami beach!LONDON - Tennis ace Serena Williams gave onlookers an eyeful after her tiny bikini bottoms reportedly fade away from view after she bend over to board a jet ski on Miami beach. Azarenka stuns Serena, lifts third title in 2009MIAMI - Teenaged talent Victoria Azarenka lifted her third title of 2009 as she stunned world number 1 Serena Williams 6-3, 6-1 to win the Miami Masters Tennis. Thigh injury to delay Serena’s 2009 clay debutMIAMI - Serena Williams looks all but certain to withdraw form next week’s small debut clay court event in Marbella, Spain, after a thigh injury contributed to a 3-6, 1-6 loss in the Miami Masters final. Nadal, Murray advance to fourth round at MiamiMIAMI - Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray were both pushed by aggressive opponents before the leading seeds turn things around to reach the fourth round at the Miami Masters. Federer pounds Kiefer to advance at MiamiMIAMI - Roger Federer polished his mighty game at the expense of Nicolas Kiefer as he hammered the German 6-4, 6-1 to storm into the third round of Miami Masters tennis. Nadal, Murray advance with solid wins in MiamiMIAMI - Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray made competent starts at the Miami Masters with the Spanish top seed producing a crushing 6-2, 6-2 win over Teimuraz Gabashvili. Thorkildsen slams WADA’s new regulation criticsDOHA - Two-time Olympic javelin champion Andreas Thorkildsen has thrown his full weight behind strict anti-doping regulations that have caused a heated privacy debate in professional sports. Safina still playing in her big brother’s shadowINDIAN WELLS - Marat Safin may be set to retire at the end of the season. But until he does, the two-time Grand Slam champion will continue to steal the limelight from fast-rising sister Dinara. Williams faces challenge to hang onto new top rankingMELBOURNE - Serena Williams will have to decide if she has the interest or the staying power to defend her new No.1 ranking, achieved as she won a fourth Australian Open title at the weekend. Williams dispels her doubts with return to number oneMELBOURNE - Serena Williams will start February back on the top of women’s tennis after a crushing 6-0, 6-3 Australian Open title victory over nervous Dinara Safina. Serena Williams rolls to victory in Australian OpenMELBOURNE - Serena Williams underlined her status as a major force in tennis, earning her tenth Grand Slam singles title in a decade with a 6-0, 6-3 over luckless Russian Dinara Safina in the Australian Open final Saturday. Chocoholic Safina hopes to indulge her sweet tooth (Preview)MELBOURNE - Dinara Safina is prepared to celebrate with a chocolate cake should she deny Serena Williams a fourth title at the Australian Open when the pair meet in Saturday’s women’s final. Federer one win short of making history in AustraliaMELBOURNE - Roger Federer continued his career domination of Andy Roddick Thursday, earning a place in an 18th career Grand Slam final with a 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 win over the American at the Australian Open. Australian Open resultsMELBOURNE - The following are the results at the Australian Open here Thursday: Women’s singles, semi-finals: |
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