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Clipper Race competitors enjoy rest day

The Clipper Race teams have enjoyed a well deserved rest day, exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland in

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Infantino reveals FIFA presidential manifesto

UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino has published his manifesto for the FIFA election which will take place in Zurich on February 26. The

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Tennis: Verdasco knocks Nadal out of Australian Open

Fernando Verdasco sent shockwaves through the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating Rafa Nadal 7-6(6) 4-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 to send the former world

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Big Wave Tour: Kerr wins stage as Long tops standings

The fifth of seven events this season on the World Surf League Big Wave Tour took place on the Baja peninsula in Mexico. Australian Josh Kerr

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Alleged backhanders rock tennis as betting syndicates net pots of cash

Secret documents alleged to show suspected match-fixing at the very highest level of world tennis, including Wimbledon, have been obtained by the

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Match-fixing allegations taint world tennis

Tennis is the latest sport to become embroiled in allegations of cheating as evidence of suspected match-fixing at the highest level of world tennis

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IJF brings judo to refugee kids

The Kilis refugee camp in Turkey is for refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War. It hosts some 17,000 Syrian refugees, of which 10,000 are under 15

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Wada report accuses former chief Diack of conspiracy and corruption

The second part of a report into corruption at World Athletics has accused former President Lamine Diack of being responsible for ‘‘organising and

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Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico handed transfer ban

Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico have been handed a transfer ban for breaching rules on signing foreign players under the age of 18. The

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'Concussion': a brilliant scientist's epic struggle to highlight the dangers of a deadly sporting injury

Will Smith stars in the sport drama ‘Concussion’, a dramatic thriller based on the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant Nigerian forensic

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Froome extends Sky contract until 2018

Two-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has extended his contract with Team Sky until 2018, the British outfit announced on Tuesday at their

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Reigning champion Bryce Menzies shines in Maine

Defending champion Bryce Menzies edged out Ricky Johnson in the final heat to win the Red Bull Frozen Rush off-road truck race in Maine on Friday

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Ullevalseter retains Africa Eco Race crown

Norway’s Pal Anders Ullevalseter held his nerve to clinch the 8th edition of the Africa Eco Race on Sunday. The 47-year-old looked in control

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Kristoffersen edges Hirscher to clinch World Cup slalom

Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen claimed victory in the men’s World Cup slalom at the Swiss resort of Adelboden on Sunday ahead of Austria’s Marcel

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Germany triumphs on home soil

Team Germany produced a stunning performance to clinch a ski jumping World Cup event in Willingen on Saturday. Local favourite Severin Freund handed

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Porto sack coach Lopetegui

Porto have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after one and a half seasons in charge. The decision to dismiss the 49-year old comes following a poor run

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Dakar Rally: Loeb continues to shine with third stage win

Nine times world rally champion Sebastien Loeb celebrated his third win in this year’s Dakar Rally. The Frenchman – competing in his first Dakar –

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Ullevalseter continues march towards second straight Africa Eco Race title

Pal Anders Ullevalseter continued to cruise towards a second straight Africa Eco Race title in the bikes category after the Norwegian KTM rider won

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Dakar Rally: Peterhansel stars in the Peugeot show

The Peugeot armada took stage four of the Dakar Rally by storm on Wednesday enjoying a clean sweep of the podium. Record breaking 11-times champion

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Africa Eco Race: Ullevalseter returns to winning ways in stage eight

Defending bikes champion Pal Anders Ullevalseter returned to winning ways in the eighth edition of the Africa Eco Race. The Norwegian KTM rider won