LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: In the early to mid-1980s, John McEnroe was the top ranked men's tennis player in the world, winning Wimbledon three times and the U.S. Open four. He also became known for his outbursts, like this one on the court when he t

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By Steve Schy Portland, Oregon 03 December 2007 The United States has ended its 12-year Davis Cup tennis title drought by defeating Russia 4-1 in the final in Portland, Oregon. But as VOA's Steve Schy reports, some fans wondered why talented American

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DON GONYEA, HOST: OK. We've all been scolded to keep our elbows off the table or to politely say please and thank you, or for heaven sake not to eat with our fingers at a nice restaurant. Well, maybe you haven't been so reprimanded, but I have. So wh

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