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Argentine Chela wins US Clay Court

Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina won his first tournament in more than three years with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Sam Querrey, the American, at the US Men's Clay Court Championships on Sunday in Houston. The unseeded Argentine pulled away from the hard-serving Querrey in the second set for his fifth tour championship.

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Eid Baroot and Al Wasl part ways

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - April 14, 2013. Eid Baroot ( Head Coach of Al Wasl ), at the Etisalat Pro League round 21. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

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Borussia Dortmund can recreate the magic of 1997 at Wembley

28 May 1997, Munich, Germany --- Borussia Dortmund's players celebrate with the trophy after they won the 1996-1997 UEFA Champions League final against Juventus 3-1. --- Image by © Christian Liewig/TempSport/Corbis

Dortmund could inflict more final hurt on Bayern Munich tonight, writes Ian Hawkey.  Borussia Dortmund can recreate the magic of 1997 at Wembley

Premier League: A Welsh community is taking shape with Swansea, Cardiff and Bale

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Swansea City's success and the addition of Cardiff City have meant that players from Wales are growing, writes Ian Hawkey.  Premier League: A Welsh community is taking shape with Swansea, Cardiff and Bale

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Dunaden and Chopin to run at Epsom as Qatari bids to secure his first major win in UK.  Horse racing: Sheikh Fahad Al Thani looks to add to rising stock in Britain

McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh happy to duck the Formula One limelight

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The team principal enjoys life in the fast lane but relishes his time away from the track, writes Gary Meenaghan.  McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh happy to duck the Formula One limelight

The troubles of Serena Williams at the French Open

Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to Belarus' Victoria Azarenka during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Williams won 6-1, 6-3. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) *** Local Caption *** Italian Open Tennis.JPEG-0be57.jpg

The world No 1 has only one title to her name at Roland Garros and endured her worst grand slam performance there 12 months ago, writes Ahmed Rizvi.  The troubles of Serena Williams at the French Open

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