http://www.newstin.com/us/tennis Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57640895 Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem, and older sister Venus was beaten by defending champion Jelena Jankovic. Jankovic's semifinal opponent will be second-seeded Maria Sharapova, who rallied past 2005 runner-up Patty Schnyder... Fri, 16 May 2008 23:13:27 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57640895 2008-05-16T23:13:27Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625632 Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. Novak Djokovic also made the final four, downing Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal, who defeated Carlos Moya, 6-1, 6-3. "I played a very... Fri, 16 May 2008 21:02:09 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625632 2008-05-16T21:02:09Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57603786 By Paul Virgo ROME (Reuters) - American Venus Williams lost 5-7 6-2 6-3 to Serb title holder Jelena Jankovic in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday while her sister Serena pulled out at the same stage of the tournament with a back injury. Fifth seed Serena said her withdrawal from her match... Fri, 16 May 2008 17:47:51 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57603786 2008-05-16T17:47:51Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57657728 Had a chance at four homers in four at-bats, but fouled out in 7th Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth acknowledges the crowd after he hit a grand slam in the third inning Friday. PHILADELPHIA - Jayson Werth homered in his first three at-bats and tied a Philadelphia Phillies record with eight... Sat, 17 May 2008 02:11:31 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57657728 2008-05-17T02:11:31Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656058 SOUTH Korea made it to the final for the first time in the Thomas Cup 60-year history with an efficient 3-0 victory over a battling Indonesia last night. The Koreans, who advanced to the semi-finals with a heavily criticised tactical ploy to lose their two group ties, overcame both a determined... Sat, 17 May 2008 02:07:09 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656058 2008-05-17T02:07:09Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649870 CRACKS have appeared in previously invincible China and Indonesia are counting on this, and the Istora Senayan roar, to win the Uber Cup final today. Coincidentally, 1992 Barcelona Olympics gold medallist Susi is team manager here and the young Indonesian squad are counting on her to motivate... Sat, 17 May 2008 00:45:59 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649870 2008-05-17T00:45:59Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57589611 Dusseldorf, Germany - Andy Roddick is due to arrive only next Tuesday to join the US team at the World Team Championships after being treated in New York for a back problem. Tournament officials confirmed on Friday that the eight-nation show will go ... Fri, 16 May 2008 16:14:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57589611 2008-05-16T16:14:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57643694 It is a typical 'Dilbert' strip. In pictures: Most overpaid CEOs Best-performing CEOs The ugly truth is that your boss is probably overpaid--and it's for your benefit, not his. It is likely that employers have long since noticed that paying for relative performance can be just as good as trying... Fri, 16 May 2008 23:47:32 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57643694 2008-05-16T23:47:32Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57644117 ROME: Serbian fourth seed, and defending champion, Jelena Jankovic dismantled Venus Williams' power game yesterday to advance to the semi-finals of the WTA Rome International, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. While Venus, 27, impressed with her trademark power forehand and high-percentage net play, her forehand... Fri, 16 May 2008 23:35:52 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57644117 2008-05-16T23:35:52Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57654218 Global sales of Consumer Electronics (CE) equipment rose 15% in 2007 to reach $480bn and look set to rise another 7.6% to $516bn in 2008, despite the impact of the credit crunch on consumer confidence and an unwillingness to spend in key markets like the USA and UK. Desire for flat panel TVs,... Sat, 17 May 2008 01:28:57 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57654218 2008-05-17T01:28:57Z