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1. Nadal survives scare, Sharapova serves up storm
Rafael Nadal’s bid for an historic eighth French Open title was almost spectacularly derailed on Monday by big-hitting German Daniel Brands.
2. Phillips fires Palace into Premier League
Veteran striker Kevin Phillips came off the bench to score a superb extra-time penalty as Crystal Palace returned to the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Watford in the Championship play-off final on Monday.
3. Swann spins England to brink of victory
Graeme Swann bowled England to the brink of victory against New Zealand in the second and final Test at Headingley on Monday.
4. Parker-powered Spurs sweep into NBA Finals
Tony Parker netted 37 points, his highest-scoring game of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated Memphis 93-86 to complete a playoff sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.
5. Horner hits out at ‘underhand’ Mercedes
Red Bull team chief Christian Horner accused triumphant Monaco Grand Prix rivals Mercedes of “underhand” activity on Monday as the dust finally settled following Sunday’s turbulent race won by local hero German Nico Rosberg.
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