Sports in brief

Sports in brief

Times wires Saturday, January 1, 2011 T ennis Nadal downs federer in exhibition ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates â€" Top-ranked Rafael Nadal started 2011 with a victory over rival Roger Federer , winning 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-3) on Saturday to defend his title at the World Tennis Championships exhibition tournament. "For both of us, these are the first matches of the season. So it is special for us ...

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Rave at LA Sports Arena draws thousands; 17 hurt

Authorities say 17 people were hospitalized after a New Year's Eve rave at the Los Angeles Sports Arena that drew thousands of partyers and a heavy police presence.

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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday, Dec 31

Dec 31 ,(Reuters) - Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday (times GMT):

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