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Best of the Australian Open in Pictures

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Surya

1. Serena Williams reacts during her women's singles match against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, January 23, 2012. Williams lost the match.

15. Kim Clijsters of Belgium reacts during her women’s singles match against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 20, 2012.

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Army boxing bouts, Arizona

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Surya

1. A boxing official checks a boxer for injuries after his bout during the All Army Boxing Championship bout in Fort Huachuca, Arizona January 21, 2012. Winning boxers will move on to Camp Pendleton to take part in the Armed Forces Boxing Championship to compete against Marines, Navy and Air Force.

A boxing official checks a boxer for injuries after his bout during the All Army Boxing Championship bout in Fort Huachuca, Arizona January 21, 2012. Winning boxers will move on to Camp Pendleton to take part in the Armed Forces … Continue reading →

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The NFL’s 10 Best Cheerleading Squads Year 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Surya

1. Darren Rovell’s 10 Top Picks Last year's Super Bowl matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers was memorable for many reasons, but one key aspect missing from last year's championship game was a squad of professional cheerleaders. This year, a team with cheerleaders is guaranteed to make the Super Bowl, after Pittsburgh, the only AFC playoff team this year without cheerleaders, was eliminated.

Darren Rovell’s 10 Top Picks Last year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers was memorable for many reasons, but one key aspect missing from last year’s championship game was a squad of professional cheerleaders. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Sports Pictures: Jan. 16 – Jan. 22

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Surya

1. Just for kicks New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Steve Weatherford after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.

Just for kicks New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Steve Weatherford after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Giants won … Continue reading →

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People adopt the prayer pose of American football player Tim Tebow

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Surya

1. First came planking, then owling; and now here's Tebowing, the latest pose-striking phenomenon. Enthusiasts drop to one knee and bow their head in prayer in a pose inspired by the stance of devout Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Hundreds of Tebowing enthusiasts have posted photos of themselves on Twitter, Facebook and dedicated Tebowing websites.

First came planking, then owling; and now here’s Tebowing, the latest pose-striking phenomenon. Enthusiasts drop to one knee and bow their head in prayer in a pose inspired by the stance of devout Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Photos of Sports

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mahendra

10. Liverpool's Steven Gerrard (R) challenges Stoke City's Rory Delap (L) during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England, January 14, 2012.

New England Patriots’ Deion Branch (L) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Wes Welker during the second quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Massachusetts, January 14, 2012.

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2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mahendra

7. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Varvara Lepchenko of the United States plays a forehand during her first round match against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Ayumi Morita of Japan serves to Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic during their women’s singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 16, 2012.

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In Pictures : Gymnastics Olympic Test Event, London

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mahendra

6. In the horizontal bar the body must not make contact with the bar. Points are scored through continuous swings, grip changes and releases. The bar is 2.8cm in diameter.

Great Britain’s men won the Olympic test event at the North Greenwich Arena, London, to qualify a full team for the Games for the first time since Barcelona 1992.

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Alabama vs. LSU : 2012 BCS Championship

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mahendra

18. Alabama's Nick Gentry celebrates his team's fifth field goal against LSU.

Alabama’s Dre Kirkpatrick holds up the BCS championship trophy. Kirkpatrick helped the Crimson Tide to their second BCS title in the last three years with a 21-0 win against LSU in the BCS championship game on Monday, Jan. 9 in … Continue reading →

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Dakar Rally 2012: Race across Argentina, Chile and Peru

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mahendra

2. The burning Polaris of Jose Antonio Blangino of Argentina sits in the sand dunes during stage one of the 2012 Dakar Rally from Mar Del Plata to Santa Rosa de la Pampa, Argentina

The burning car of Alfie Cox of South Africa and co-driver Jurgen Schroder sits in the sand dunes during stage one of the 2012 Dakar Rally from Mar Del Plata to Santa Rosa de la Pampa, Argentina.