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Soccer-Vargas takes Fiorentina to knockout stage
FLORENCE, Italy, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Juan Vargas booked Fiorentina's ticket to the Champions League knockout stage at Liverpool's expense with a penalty that gave them a 1-0 home win over Olympique Lyon in Group E on Tuesday. Full Article
Federer helps Switzerland take 2-0 lead over Italy
ROME (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer cruised to a 6-3 6-4 6-1 win over Simone Bolelli Friday to help Switzerland take a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group playoff against Italy in Genoa. Full Article
Powell upbeat about chances of catching Bolt
RIETI, Italy (Reuters) - Former 100 metres world champion Asafa Powell is optimistic he can catch Usain Bolt despite his Jamaican compatriot's seemingly unstoppable form. Full Article
Phelps bags fifth gold to confirm supremacy
ROME (Reuters) - Michael Phelps conquered Rome with a fifth gold medal in the men's 4x100 metros medley relay on Sunday when the American team closed an extraordinary world championships with a 43rd world record. Full Article
Australia's Rice steams into medley final
ROME (Reuters) - Australian Olympic champion Stephanie Rice produced a convincing swim to reach the women's 400 meters individual medley final with the fastest time at the world championships Sunday. Full Article
Phelps reels in Cavic to stay butterfly king
ROME (Reuters) - Michael Phelps used his powerful shoulders to perfection to overhaul big rival Milorad Cavic and steal back his 100 meters butterfly world record in an enthralling final at the world championships on Saturday. Full Article
Phelps helps triumphant U.S. shatter record
ROME (Reuters) - Michael Phelps helped the United States smash the world record and complete a men's relay clean sweep with victory in the 4x100 medley at the world championships on Sunday. Full Article
Lochte leads U.S. one-two in 400 medley
ROME (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte led an American one-two in the men's 400 meters individual medley on Sunday to complete a golden double at the world championships. Full Article
Hosszu trumps big names for medley triumph
ROME (Reuters) - Hungary's Katinka Hosszu outdid big name rivals Kirsty Coventry and Stephanie Rice to win the women's 400 meters individual medley at the world championships on Sunday. Full Article
Australia's Campbell fires 50m freestyle warning
ROME (Reuters) - Australia's Cate Campbell fired a warning to her rivals in the women's 50 meters freestyle by setting the pace in Saturday's heats at the world championships. Full Article
