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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
MEMPHIS, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Joachim Johansson of Sweden captured his first career title Sunday at the Kroger St. Jude by beating Nicolas Kiefer of Germany, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
The 21-year-old Johansson became the fourth different Swedish victor in Memphis, joining Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg and Magnus Larsson.
Johansson, who earned $128,000, fired seven aces during the 94-minute win, bringing his total for the week to 78.
Kiefer was unable to win his first title since 2000. He ended a six-match losing streak in the first round, then got past Jurgen Melzer, Jan-Michael Gambill and Thomas Enqvist.
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DETROIT, May 31 (UPI) --
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 20-year career.
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LONDON, May 31 (UPI) --
The London house where singer Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning last summer is being sold for $4.2 million, the New York Post reported.
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NASHVILLE, May 31 (UPI) --
"Supervolcano" eruptions with potential to cause widespread extinctions of life may have surprisingly short fuses, U.S. earth scientists say.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 31 (UPI) --
A Massachusetts woman said she investigated bird sounds in her yard and discovered a baby cardinal with two heads and three beaks.
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