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Serena, Azarenka reach semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

4:34 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka secured berths in the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of a viral illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic; Nadal reaches semis in Rome

2:08 PM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic, while six-time winner Rafael Nadal pulled out a quarterfinal victory Friday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

At the Net: One to watch: Benoit Paire

12:29 PM, May 17, 2013

French tennis has certainly picked up the pace in recent years -- well, on the men's side anyway -- and the latest of its quality ball-strikers is Benoit Paire.

Serena cruises into semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

12:03 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams eased into the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of an illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic in Rome

11:40 AM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reach the semifinals at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Sharapova withdraws in Rome

8:44 AM, May 17, 2013

Maria Sharapova will not win a third straight Italian Open after withdrawing from the French Open tune-up on Friday because of illness.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal reach Italian Masters QFs

4:38 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic, two-time runner-up Roger Federer and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

U.S. Open tennis will leave CBS for ESPN in 2015

3:59 PM, May 16, 2013

The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS and move all its television coverage to ESPN starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract.

Serena, Sharapova, Azarenka ease into Rome quarters

3:20 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams, two-time reigning champion Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka were a trio of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Serena, Azarenka cruise into Rome quarters

2:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka were a pair of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic, Nadal reach Italian Masters quarters

2:02 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Serena strolls into Rome quarters

12:14 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams was an easy third- round winner Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic eases into Italian Masters QFs

11:31 AM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion and two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic was an easy third-round victor Thursday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Sharapova, Azarenka cruise in Rome openers

4:53 PM, May 15, 2013

Reigning two-time champion Maria Sharapova resumed her winning ways in Rome with an easy second-round victory, while her fellow former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka also landed in the win column Wednesday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nadal rolls; Injured Murray exits Italian Masters

3:27 PM, May 15, 2013

Red-hot Rafael Nadal was an easy winner Wednesday, while birthday boy Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at the $3.475 million Italian Masters due to a back injury.

Sharapova rolls in Rome opener

12:41 PM, May 15, 2013

Reigning two-time champion Maria Sharapova resumed her winning ways in Rome with an easy second-round victory Wednesday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Injured Murray exits Italian Masters

12:23 PM, May 15, 2013

Andy Murray retired from his second-round match Wednesday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters due to a back and hip problems.

Serena cruises; Radwanska falls in Rome

4:39 PM, May 14, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams was an easy second- round winner, while last year's Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska was an upset victim Tuesday at the Italian Open tennis event.

Djokovic, Federer roll in Italian Masters openers

3:36 PM, May 14, 2013

Two-time champion and two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic and two-time finalist Roger Federer were a pair of easy second- round winners Tuesday at the Italian Masters tennis event, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Radwanska falls in Rome

2:38 PM, May 14, 2013

Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska was a second-round upset victim Tuesday at the Italian Open.

Djokovic rolls in Italian Masters opener

12:38 PM, May 14, 2013

Two-time champion and two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic was an easy second-round winner Tuesday at the Italian Masters tennis event, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Cilic rolls; Raonic exits Rome

3:27 PM, May 13, 2013

World No. 13 Marin Cilic was an easy opening-round winner, while Canadian slugger Milos Raonic came up a loser Monday at the Italian Masters tennis event, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Venus one-and-done in Rome

12:12 PM, May 13, 2013

Former champion Venus Williams was a lopsided first-round loser at the Italian International tennis event.

Cilic rolls in Rome opener

11:50 AM, May 13, 2013

World No. 13 Marin Cilic was an easy opening-round winner Monday at the Italian Masters tennis event, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Gasquet among first-round winners in Rome

2:02 PM, May 12, 2013

Richard Gasquet was among Sunday's opening- round winners at the Italian Masters tennis event, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nadal wins 40th clay crown with dominant performance in Madrid

12:44 PM, May 12, 2013

Rafael Nadal overpowered Stanislas Wawrinka with a masterful service game in the Madrid Open final on Sunday.

Serena defends Madrid title, retains top ranking

9:29 AM, May 12, 2013

With the world No. 1 ranking at stake, Serena Williams left no doubt as to who is the best player on the women's circuit.

Nadal thumps Andujar to reach Madrid final

12:18 PM, May 11, 2013

Rafael Nadal is back in the Madrid Masters final for the fifth time after a straight-set victory over fellow Spaniard Pablo Andujar in the first of Saturday's semifinals.

Serena to face Sharapova for Madrid crown

9:52 AM, May 11, 2013

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will play for the title at the Madrid Open after both won semifinal matches with ease on Saturday.

Nadal reaches semis; Berdych ousts Murray in Madrid

5:18 PM, May 10, 2013

Former champion Rafael Nadal fought his way past fellow Spaniard David Ferrer to reach the semifinals, while third seed and former titlist Andy Murray was sent packing by last year's runner-up Tomas Berdych in quarterfinal action at the $4.425 million Madrid Open, an ATP Masters event.

Nadal into Madrid semis

2:16 PM, May 10, 2013

Former champion Rafael Nadal fought his way past fellow Spaniard David Ferrer to reach the semifinals at the $4.425 million Madrid Open, an ATP Masters event.

At the Net: Is Federer officially fading?

1:42 PM, May 10, 2013

It's safe to say Roger Federer's best tennis is behind him. But is it also safe to say that he's now entering "fading" mode?

FBI Special Agents Christopher Lorek, Stephen Shaw Killed In Training Accident In Va.

Two Quantico-based FBI agents have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.

4:46 PM, May 19, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

Andre Brands Identified As Bicyclist Fatally Struck In DC

The bicyclist who was fatally struck on Thursday by a car has been identified, police say.

11:36 AM, May 18, 2013

Long Island Police Defend Hofstra Student Killing

Known criminal had Hofstra student Andrea Rebello in a headlock after robbery; officer fired eight bullets, killing both

1:56 PM, May 19, 2013

Dontel Price Dies After Fatal Shooting In DC

Police say a 21-year-old man is dead after a fatal shooting in northeast Washington.

5:19 PM, May 19, 2013

Steven Spradling, MWAA Police Officer, Fatally Shot By Wife Rosangela Spardling In Va.

52-year-old Steven Spradling, an airport police officer, was fatally shot by his wife in Sterling,Va. on Friday.

5:16 PM, May 18, 2013

Mom of boys who died in SUV while she had sex arrested in Florida

Authorities say 2-year-old William Jensen and his 4-year-old brother, Tyler, became fatally overheated six weeks ago. William died that day of hyperthermia, Tyler died nearly a week later. 

11:00 PM, Jan 17, 2013

Roseangela Spradling Fatally Shot Husband, WMAA Police Officer

Rosangela Spardling obtained a 72-hour protective order last year but he has no indication she went to court to extend it, the sheriff said. 

5:50 PM, May 19, 2013

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