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Bernard Madoff's New York Mets season tickets may be sold, judge rules

Apr. 14, 2009
A federal bankruptcy court says it will allow the sale of New York Mets baseball season tickets owned by Bernard Madoff's investment company.
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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