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Ballesteros brain operation finished, eases swelling

Oct. 24, 2008
Doctors have successfully completed a third brain operation on golfer Seve Ballesteros to reduce swelling from a serious brain tumor, the Madrid hospital treating him said on Friday.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa