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N0.1 DJOKOVIC TAKES ON DEFENDING CHAMP WAWRINKA AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN

The world No.1 meets the defending champion when Novak Djokovic takes on Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open on Friday, with the winner to face Andy Murray in the final.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a46c7fd2ecf741e38f5d7fd40ab8c65e/what-watch-aussie-open-keys-takes-another-williams

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MARSHAWN LYNCH TALKS TO MEDIA ABOUT WHY HE DOESN'T TALK TO MEDIA

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch breaks his media silence in build-up to Super Bowl, only to explain why he doesn't talk to the media.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/90cc0a627b8e4d53bf9f570ed7632cac/lynch-gives-most-extensive-answers-super-bowl-week

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WOODS STUMBLES WTH CHIPPING IN RETURN TO GOLF

Tiger Woods struggles with his short game on his return to the PGA Tour at the Phoenix Open — only his second tournament in six months.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Ulz9FC3K

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VILLARREAL, ATH. BILBAO AND ESPANYOL INTP COPA DEL REY SEMIFINALS

Villarreal to face Barcelona in Spanish cup semifinals, while Athletic Bilbao will take on Espanyol.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/01/29/villarreal-bilbao-espanyol-join-barca-in-copa-semifinals/22541227/