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Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals
PARIS (AP) -- Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title....

AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
LONDON (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse....

NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions
Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching....

Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit
DETROIT (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start....

Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston
NEW YORK (AP) -- During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game....

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team
NEW YORK (AP) -- LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection....

Andersen a playoff force for Heat
MIAMI (AP) -- When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk `do....

Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out....

Servia, team preparing for final race of 2013
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- When Oriol Servia arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and heard the slogan, he thought it was intended for him....

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
BOSTON (AP) -- Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout....

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