Moments in Sports, Jan. 24-30
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray of Britain in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, to win the men’s singles title at the Australian Open. (Andrew Brownbill / Associated Press)
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Ding Ning of China serves to countrywoman Guo Yan during the women’s final of the English Open table tennis competition in Sheffield, England. Ning won the match, 8-11, 8-11, 11-7, 3-11, 7-11. (Andrew Yates / AFP / Getty Images)
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Inter’s Samuel Eto’o, center, celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick against Palermo during the teams’ Italian Serie A match in Milan. Inter defeated Palermo, 3-2. (Alberto Lindria / AFP / Getty Images)
Kelsey Serwa, left, of Canada and Ophelie David of France crash through the finish line in the final of the Women’s Skier X competition at Winter X Games 15 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. Serwa won the gold medal and David took the silver. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)
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Utyci Brown, left, Eenjour Mighty, center, and Joe Webster compete in the boys’ 50-meter dash -- also known as the “Fastest Kids on the Block” race -- at the 104th Millrose Games at
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi finishes his run against Almeria in the goal net during a Copa del Rey semifinal match Barcelona on Wednesday at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona. (Lluis Gene / AFP/Getty Images)
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Kevin Van Der Perren of Belgium is a blur as he performs a spin during the men’s short program at the European Figure Skating Championships on Thursday in Bern, Switzerland. (Joe Klamar / AFP/Getty Images)
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Fans try to get a broken racket thrown by Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland after his quarterfinal loss to compatriot