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WAWRINKA DOWNS NISHIKORI TO REACH AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMI
Defending champion Stan Wawrinka beats Kei Nishikori in straight sets to reach Australian Open semifinals.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/89b13d067c4249a5ab72fcfbad42b9f1/stan-wawrinka-through-semifinals-australian-open
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CHELSEA BEATS LIVERPOOL TO REACH LEAGUE CUP FINAL
Chelsea move into English League Cup final with a fiery 1-0 extra time win over Liverpool
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/01/27/chelsea-reaches-league-cup-final-with-victory-over-liverpool/22427657/
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ROSE’S SHOT LIFTS BULL OVER WARRIORS IN OVERTIME
Derrick Rose sinks a basket with 7 seconds left in overtime to give Chicago a 113-111 win over NBA leader Golden State.
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=o9ejo2vB
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PACQUIAO AND MAYWEATHER MEET IN PERSON FOR FIRST TIME
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. meet in person for the first time, exchange numbers at NBA game.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/206a39b2163d4daca20652de248a087c/mayweather-and-pacquiao-courtside-same-heat-game
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AUSTRALIA TO FACE SOUTH KOREA IN ASIAN CUP FINAL
Host nation Australia reaches Asian Cup final against South Korea by beating United Arab Emirates 2-0.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/01/27/asian-cup-australia-beat-uae-2-0-to-reach-final/22389471/