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Russia's Alisa Kleybanova, left, greeting Serbia's Ana Ivanovic after their match at the Australian Open on Friday.

TENNIS | AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Ana Ivanovic's hopes of a return trip to the Australian Open final fell apart in a barrage of mistakes Friday as Russia's Alisa Kleybanova ousted her, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 in the third round.

TENNIS | AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Nadal and Murray dominate

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray dominated their third-round matches to move closer to a possible semifinal showdown.

ALPINE SKIING

Paerson injures knee with worlds looming

Anja Paerson injured her left knee while landing a jump in a World Cup downhill, little more than a week before she is scheduled to defend three titles at the World Championships.

ALPINE SKIING

Gisin and Vonn finish 1-2 in Cortina downhill

Dominique Gisin of Switzerland edged Lindsey Vonn to win the downhill.

ALPINE SKIING

Defago wins World Cup downhill

Didier Defago of Switzerland won a World Cup downhill race for his second victory in eight days.

BASEBALL

Ricketts family emerges as top bidder for Chicago Cubs

By RICHARD SANDOMIR

The Ricketts family said that it was entering into exclusive talks to acquire the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field from Tribune Co.

CYCLING

Astana riders welcome Armstrong's long shadow

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Lance Armstrong's comeback in Australia after more than three years away from cycling is a game-changing event for the sport he once ruled by winning seven consecutive Tours de France.

Landis plans to return as his doping ban ends

SURFING

Rough waves, tougher beaches

By MATT HIGGINS

Kala Alexander, the Wolfpak's enforcer and most notorious member, in May 2008.

The Wolfpak, a group of surfers who use fear and their fists to command respect in the surf along the North Shore of Oahu, have tried to soften their image.

Video: Surfing's dark side on the North Shore

FIGURE SKATING

European Figure Skating Championships results

Results Friday at the European Figure Skating Championships at Hartwall Arena :

TENNIS | AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Venus Williams is knocked out in 2nd round

Venus Williams was eliminated from the Australian Open on Thursday, losing, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, to the 46th-ranked Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain.

Australian Open Results

CYCLING | LADIES TOUR OF QATAR

One for the 'ladies': Qatar gives sport, and itself, a boost

By SAMUEL ABT

A member of Qatar's ruling family came to Paris to publicize the first Ladies Tour of Qatar. Correct, that's "Ladies," not "Women."

BASEBALL

Jobs are scarce for the veteran stars

By JACK CURRY

Jeff Kent was to announce his retirement.

Hall of Fame credentials are nice, but the past is not a reason to pay for the future.

IHT GLOBAL SPORTS FORUM WITH CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Australian Open, Part Four: Change and soothsaying

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

The 38-year-old new face: Former No. 4-ranked Kimiko Date Krumm will return to the main draw of a major after a 13-year hiatus. Japanese player came through qualifying and faces Estonia's Kaia Kanepi, seeded 25th.

Christopher Clarey and a panel of journalists are examining the changes in the game itself taking place this year and the impact of the global financial crisis on the sport. Join the conversation.