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FEDERER OUT OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Roger Federer is knocked out of the Australian Open in the third round, beaten in four sets by Andreas Seppi.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/99502bd056f1447bb8f5b3262e1a5753/federer-out-australian-open-beaten-andreas-seppi

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GORDON TO RETIRE FROM NASCAR AT SEASON'S END

NASCAR great Jeff Gordon announces 2015 will be his last season

http://racing.ap.org/article/gordon-paved-dirt-roads-nascar-drivers-follow

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ESPANYOL BEATS SEVILLA IN SPANISH CUP

Espanyol puts one foot in the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 3-1 first-leg win over Sevilla.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/01/22/espanyol-beats-sevilla-3-1-in-copa-del-rey-1st-leg-quarters/22183229/

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EX FERRARI BOSS MONTEZEMOLO LIKELY TO LEAD ROME 2024 BID

Former Ferrari chief Luca di Montezemolo likely to head Rome's bid against Boston and others for 2024 Olympics.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ex-ferrari-chief-montezemolo-likely-lead-rome-2024-160106540--spt.html