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JAN. 27: GOLF LOVER JOHN UPDIKE DIES AT 76

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Extended By Maria Sharapova (above), her 2008 undefeated run, with a win in the Qatar Open. The Australian Open champ, who was shut out in the Grand Slam events last year, beat fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva in three...

What's a 13-letter synonym for "Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina"? "Crossword geek," perhaps? "I prefer crossword jock," the righthander told SI. "Geek is a pretty strong term." Mussina appears in the upcoming crossword...