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Love game: Serena Williams plays on after engagement

The tennis star is competing for the first time in New Zealand following her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

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Death Stars: from David Bowie to Mohammad Ali

The year 2016 saw the passing of a host of dignitaries, sports personalities and celebrities.

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Tevez joins the Chinese exodus with big-money move to Shanghai

Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has become the latest high-profile player to join the Chinese Super League after Shanghai Shenhua confirmed on Thursday they have signed the 32-year old from his boyhood

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Pinturault matches French record of wins set by ski legend Killy

There has been no rest for alpine skiing World Cup competitors over the festive period.

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British cycling great Wiggins retires

Britain’s most decorated cyclist sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from the sport.

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Fleet of 88 yachts set sail for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

With good weather conditions to send them off, 88 yachts have set sail from the Sydney Harbour on Monday for the 72nd edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…

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French sailor sets new world record

Frenchman Thomas Coville has made sailing history after securing the world record for a single-handed non-stop sailing of the globe.

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Putin denies state-sponsored doping programme in Russia

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Friday once again denied allegations of state-sponsored doping programme in the country, but admitted Russia “does have problems with…

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Kvitova determined to return to the courts after knife attack

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova addressed the media for the first time since being injured in a knife attack at her home last Tuesday.

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Kristoffersen wins second straight Madonna di Campiglio slalom

Madonna di Campiglio has turned out to be happy hunting ground for Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen, who on Thursday won a world cup slalom race at the Italian resort for the second year…

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Knife attack victim Kvitova to face six months out

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is expected to face six months out of action as she recovers from a knife attack.

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Borussia Monchengladbach part ways with coach Schubert

Borussia Monchengladbach have parted ways with head coach Andre Schubert following a poor string of results that have left the club just three points above the Bundesliga drop…

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Surfing: Bourez upsets the big guns to win Banzai Pipeline

Tahitian surfer Michel Bourez claimed his first Pipe Masters title on Tuesday when worked his way through a star-studded field to win the season-ending Banzai Pipeline in…

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Tennis player Petra Kvitova injured in knife attack

The tennis world number 11 has sustained injuries to her left hand while defendeding herself against a knife attack in her home

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Italy's Luigi Samele wins Fencing Grand Prix final in Cancun

Italy takes gold in the men's Fencing final in Cancun.

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Kjetil Jansrud clinches super-G in Val Gardena

Olympic champion Kjetil Jansrud produced a stunning performance to clinch the super-G in Val Gardena on Friday.

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Egypt: International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Luxor

Half-a-dozen hot-air balloons took to the skies over the Southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Thursday (December 15).

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Kashima Antlers make history by reaching Club World Cup final

Kashima Antlers became the first Asian team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup after the Japanese side beat Colombia’s Atletico Nacional 3-0 in the semis in…