Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Serena Williams pulls out of Madrid Open with injury to right legMay 11th, 2009 Serena Williams injured in Madrid OpenMADRID — Serena Williams pulled out of the Madrid Open on Monday after aggravating an injury to her right knee during a first-round match against Francesca Schiavone. The second-seeded Williams retired after losing the first set 6-4.
Bengals sign former Cowboys safety Roy WilliamsMay 9th, 2009 Bengals sign S Roy WilliamsCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Dallas Cowboys. The eighth-year NFL player was released in March by the Cowboys.
Top-ranked Dinara Safina defeats Venus Williams; will face Svetlana Kuznetsova in Rome finalsMay 9th, 2009 Safina stops Venus Williams to reach Rome finalsROME — Top-ranked Dinara Safina outlasted Venus Williams 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 Friday to advance to the finals of the Italian Open, where she will play Svetlana Kuznetsova in an all-Russian match. Kuznetsova beat Belarusian teenager Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-4 in the other semifinal at the Foro Italico.
Al Horford, Marvin Williams don't play for Hawks in Game 2 against CavaliersMay 9th, 2009 Horford, Williams out for HawksCLEVELAND — Already down one game in the Eastern Conference semifinals against Cleveland, the Atlanta Hawks went into Game 2 hurting. Starting center Al Horford and forward Marvin Williams missed Thursday night's game because of injuries.
Bengals planning to sign former Cowboys safety Roy WilliamsMay 8th, 2009 Bengals planning to sign S Roy WilliamsCINCINNATI — The Bengals expect to sign former Cowboys safety Roy Williams, reuniting him with former defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. Williams will be in Cincinnati on Thursday to meet with the team and have a physical.
Venus Williams defeats Lucie Safarova in her opening match at Italian Open in RomeMay 4th, 2009 Venus Williams makes winning start at Italian OpenROME — Venus Williams needed three sets to win her opening match at the Italian Open on Monday, beating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. "I was OK with the match being a little longer," Williams said.
Williams sisters hoping to play for US in Fed Cup final against Italy in NovemberMay 3rd, 2009 Williams sisters hoping to play Fed Cup finalROME — Venus and Serena Williams are interested in playing the Fed Cup final against Italy in November despite skipping the United States' victory over the Czech Republic last weekend. Venus said she and her sister "would both love to play" if they are healthy.
Williams surprises Hawks, saying he wants to play in Game 6 against HeatMay 2nd, 2009 New plan: Hawks' Williams wants to play in Game 6MIAMI — Even to the surprise of his coach, Atlanta forward Marvin Williams may be ready to play again. Williams was on the Hawks' active roster for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat on Friday night — even though Atlanta coach Mike Woodson declared him out earlier in the day.
Rockets guard Von Wafer cleared to play Game 6May 1st, 2009 Rockets G Wafer cleared to play for Game 6HOUSTON — Von Wafer was cleared to play in Game 6 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, a few hours after the team announced he would sit out with back spasms. The Rockets lead the series 3-2.
Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMay 1st, 2009 Horford, Williams both out for Game 6MIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Horford sprained his right ankle in Atlanta's Game 5 win.
Heat, Hawks will both be without small forwards for Game 4, with Moon and Williams ailingApril 28th, 2009 Moon, Williams both out for Game 4MIAMI — Small forwards Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks and Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat will both miss Game 4 of the teams' first-round Eastern Conference playoff series Monday night. Williams has a sprained right wrist, which he suffered in Game 2 and kept him sidelined for Game 3.
Hawks to play Game 3 without Marvin WilliamsApril 25th, 2009 Hawks' Williams out for Game 3MIAMI — Atlanta forward Marvin Williams has been ruled out of Game 3 of the Hawks' first-round series against the Miami Heat with a wrist injury, adding to his recent run of health-related woes. Williams missed 16 games with back problems late in the regular season, then hurt his wrist in Game 2 in Atlanta on Wednesday night.
Terps' Vasquez enters name in NBA draft, but could return if not selectedApril 23rd, 2009 Vasquez enters NBA draft, but could return to UMCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez will enter his name in the NBA draft, but because he has not hired an agent could return for his senior year with the Terrapins.
Ronaldo admits his sensational winner was the best goal of his careerApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his sensational winner against Porto on Wednesday was the best goal of his career. Ronaldo's 40-yard strike steered Manchester United past Porto and into a mouth-watering Champions League semi-final against old foes Arsenal.
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