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Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber pose for photographers after defeating Elena Vesnina of Russia and Sania Mirza of India during the womens doubles final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.

 Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his win over Rafael Nadal of Spain during the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Roger Federer won 3-6,4-6.

John Isner celebrates his win over Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. John Isner won 6-7 (7-9), 6-3, 6-7 (5-7).

Karin Sjodin, of Sweden, pumps her fist after making a putt for birdie on the 17th green during the third round of the Founders Cup golf tournament, Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Phoenix.

Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula, left, is congratulated by defenseman Brendan Smith (2) after scoring against the San Jose Sharks in the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Lindsey Vonn from the US poses with her overall World Cup crystal globe during the podium ceremony of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Schladming on March 18, 2012.

Austria's Marcel Hirscher raises his overall World Cup crystal globe during the podium ceremony of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Schladming on March 18, 2012.

Sergio Martinez celebrates after a middleweight boxing match against Matthew Macklin on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in New York. Martinez won when the fight was stopped after the 11th round.

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John Isner of the United States reacts after defeating Gilles Simon of France during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Indian Wells, California. Isner won 6-3, 1-6, 7-5.

Hee Young Park of South Korea hits a her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 15, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's bid to compete at the London Games suffered a major blow on Friday when he failed to make the final of the 200 meters freestyle at Australia's national swimming trials in Adelaide.

The Dallas Mavericks survived a late claw-back by the league-worst Charlotte Bobcats to give the NBA champions a 101-96 victory on Thursday.

DHAKA - Sachin Tendulkar finally ended his year-long wait to score a record 100th international century but that failed to stop India stumbling to a shock five-wicket defeat by Bangladesh which threw the Asia Cup tournament wide open on Friday.

First-placed Canada's Devon Kershaw celebrates during the podium ceremony of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup Prologue Men 3.3 km Free Individual in Falun on March 16, 2012.

Germany's Magdalena Neuner celebrates with her trophy at the podium after winning the women's 7.5 km sprint event of the Biathlon Word Cup in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk, on March 16, 2012.

Austria's team (L to R) Eva-Maria Brem, Stephanie Koehle, Max Franz and Michaela Kirchgasser react during the podium ceremony of the team event at the Alpine ski World Cup finals on March 16, 2012 in Schladming. Austria won the team event at the end-of-season World Cup finals after beating Switzerland in the parallel slalom 3-1.

 He did not score a goal this time but it hardly mattered. Sidney Crosby safely made it through his second comeback and the NHL's biggest drawcard was grinning like he had won the Stanley Cup.

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Ana Ivanovic of Serbia celebrates her 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marion Bartoli of France in their women's semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.

Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina celebrates after winning the first set over Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan in their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Indian Wells, California. Juan won 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8), 6-2.

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 14: Gilles Simon of France plays Ryan Harrison during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Gilles won the match 7-6, 5-7, 6-1.

Angelique Kerber of Germany returns a shot to Li Na of China during their women's single quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. She won the match 4-6, 2-6.

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil during their men's singles 4th round match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Roger Federer won  3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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The Detroit Lions signed All-Pro Calvin Johnson to a seven-year contract extension that will reportedly make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), the team said on Wednesday.

Overall champion Lindsey Vonn notched her 12th win of the season and remained on course for the highest score recorded in the women's World Cup when she won the downhill at the finals on Wednesday.

Italy's Francesco Chicchi of team Omega Pharma-Quick Step celebrates as he wins the 67th edition of the Nokere Koerse cycling race in Nokere on March 14, 2012.

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia returns a shot during her match against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. She won the match 6-3, 6-2.

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 13: Li Na of China returns a shot to Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Li won the match 6-1, 6-0.

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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates after defeating Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 12, 2012, in Indian Wells, California. Wozniacki won 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Andy Roddick of the United States during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 12, 2012, in Indian Wells, Calif. Berdych won 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 12: Ana Ivanovic of Serbiacelebrates a point against Ksenia Pervak of Kazakhstan during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Ana won the match 6-7(8-10), 6-3, 6-2.

Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a serve to Simona Halep of Romania during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Maria Sharapova won the match 6-3, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 12, 2012, in Indian Wells, California. Novak Djokovic won 6-2, 6-3.

Samantha Stosur of Australia congratulates Nadia Petrova , left, of Russia following a match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Monday, March 12, 2012, in Indian Wells, Calif. Petrova won 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (5).

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Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland returns a shot to Flavia Pennetta of Italy during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Indian Wells, California.She won the match 6-4, 6-2.

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 11: Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic celebrates a point against Xavier Malisse of Belgium during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. He won the match 6-2, 6-1.

David Ferrer of Spain returns a shot to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. He won the match 6-2, 6-2.

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot to Christina McHale during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.Christina McHale won this match 6-2, 2-6, 3-6. 

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns a shot to Denis Kudla during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Indian Wells, California.

Roger Federer won the match 6-4, 6-1.

 Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates following his victory over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Rafael Nadal won the match 6-1, 6-3.

 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus acknowledges the fans following her victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. She won the match 6-1, 6-2.

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Andy Murray's strong season start hit a surprising bump when he lost in straight sets to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in Indian Wells' opening round. The No. 4 ranked Andy Murray lost to No. 92 Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 6-4, 6-2.