Tevez scores four as United reach semis

Carlos Tevez (right) celebrates with substitute Patrice Evra after scoring his second goal against Blackburn. Manchester United stormed into the Carling Cup semifinals in style as Carlos Tevez helped himself to four goals in a thrilling 5-3... 
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Ronaldo named Europe’s top player

Ronaldo scored his 42nd goal of the season in the Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned European Footballer of the Year by France Football magazine. Ronaldo won the prestigious Ballon d’Or trophy after scoring 42... 
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Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Robin van Persie Arsenal’s up and down season is in the ascendancy again after Robin van Persie struck twice in three second-half minutes to stun Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Johan Djourou turned Jose Bosingwa’s... 
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Burress Will Surrender to Authorities on Monday

Plaxico Burress at Giants LANDOVER, Md. — Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, who accidentally shot himself in the thigh Friday night at a Manhattan nightclub, will surrender to the New York City police on Monday morning and will be charged... 
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European Soccer Challenges Free Market

Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, backs the LONDON — Michel Platini is about as close as anyone can get to bridging the divide between those who play sports and those who govern them. His vision on the soccer field lighted up France... 
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Oklahoma May Need More Than Just a Win

No. 3 Oklahoma has played well enough to earn a shot at the B.C.S. championship, but it may need more than a victory today to get it. The Oklahoma Sooners will have one last chance Saturday to settle the debate of whether they or Texas should... 
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11 Months Later, Some Praise for Baseball

Commissioner Bud Selig, Mitchell said, should receive more credit “for calling for the investigation in the first place.” Nearly a year after he released his strongly worded report about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League... 
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James Lifts, Then Crushes Knicks’ Hopes

LeBron James (23) scored 26 points for the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Fans at Madison Square Garden, above, dreamed of what he could score some day for the Knicks. There was a lot to cheer Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden: LeBron... 
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Jets Hand Titans Their First Defeat

NASHVILLE — Brett Favre dropped back and scanned the field, looking left, then right, like an indecisive bobblehead. He fired the football toward the back of the end zone, in the general proximity of receiver Laveranues Coles and three Titans... 
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Knicks Deal Crawford; Randolph Near Exit, Too

Jamal Crawford led the Knicks in scoring last season and was second this season with 19.6 point a game. MILWAUKEE — Donnie Walsh made the first major trade of his brief Knicks tenure Friday, shipping guard Jamal Crawford to the Golden State... 
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