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Ballesteros scheduled to be moved out of ICU

Nov. 14, 2008
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is likely to be released from intensive care next week following brain surgery on a malignant tumor.
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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