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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Sports

Federer Vaults Past Nadal Into World No.2

Federer's 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Tomas Berdych in Madrid on Sunday moved him into second position in the rankings, behind Novak Djokovic.

Manchester City 3, Queens Park Rangers 2

After 44 Years, Manchester City Wins Premiership

Manchester City won the Premier League title for the first time, staging a stoppage time comeback on Sunday to beat Queens Park Rangers.

Maldonado Wins His First Grand Prix

The Venezuelan beat Fernando Alonso of Spain across the finish line by 3.1 seconds in Barcelona to provide his Williams team its first victory since the Brazilian Grand Prix in October 2004

Dortmund Shows Why It's a Champion

A decisive victory in the DFB Pokal match should silence the team's critics, including those on the club it defeated, Bayern Munich.

On Soccer

In Manchester, a Finish Few Will Forget

Manchester City’s victory against Queens Park Rangers delivered the narrowest of triumphs in a season-long contest with its city rival Manchester United atop England’s Premier League.

Soccer Roundup

Out of Title Race, Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League

Arsenal clinched a spot in next season’s Champions League, but Tottenham must wait another six days before learning whether its fourth-place finish in the Premier League is enough.

In Manchester, Supremacy in English Game Is Poised to Move Across Town

For the first time since 1968, Manchester United’s crosstown rival, Manchester City, is poised to plant its flag atop English soccer by winning its first Premier League title.

A Dodgers Fan in Pinstripes in Postwar Japan

When C. J. Hoppin was 13, living with his family in Japan, he was briefly a bat boy for the Yankees, who were on a six-week tour of the Pacific islands.

A New Amenity May Show Up on Some London Roofs for the Olympics: Missiles

The British Ministry of Defense has notified residents of some buildings that it might install air-defense systems on roofs to protect the Olympics.

Phelps Settles for Another Runner-Up at Charlotte

Michael Phelps was edged by Wu Peng of China in the 200-meter butterfly at the Grand Prix in Charlotte, N.C.

India Ink

Is Cricket Really a 'Gentleman's Game?'

The game was once dominated by the elite, but has never been played gently.

GOLF

A Long, Tough Journey Ends With Golf’s Richest Paycheck
Even as a Golfer’s Nerves Foil Him, He Shows Grace
Fowler Finishes Strong, Fails to Pressure Kuchar
Tiger Calls for Penalty Strokes for Slow Play
Na Heckled at Players, Slides Down Leaderboard
Kuchar Holds Steady to Clinch Players Title
Paul Casey Withdraws From Volvo Match Play
Kuchar Comes Up Clutch at Sawgrass
Texas-Pan American, Bethune-Cookman Win
Ricardo Santos Wins Madeira Islands Open
BASEBALL

Pettitte Feels at Home, but Shows Some Rust
Another Ninth-Inning Rally Leaves Mets Shouting and the Marlins Cheering
Braves Complete Sweep at St. Louis and Hand Rookie His First Loss After Six Wins
Votto's Slam, 3 HRs Rally Reds Past Nationals 9-6
A's Can't Get to Verlander in 3-1 Loss to Tigers
Romero Roughed Up, Jays Lose 4-3 to Twins
Brewers Can't Complete Sweep, Lose to Cubs 8-2
Rodriguez Gem Wasted, Astros Lose 3-2 to Pirates
Verlander, Tigers Top Athletics in Series Finale
Millwood Spoils Pettitte's Return to Yankees

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