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Darker side to glamour of global sport

YoopyaMar 29, 20130

(Reuters) – Unprecedented levels of skill, intensity and endurance have transformed global sport into spectacular mass entertainment and handsomely rewarded its leading exponents. Now that

Maria Sharapova & Serena Williams into Sony Open final

YoopyaMar 29, 20130

Maria Sharapova reached the final of the Sony Open with a 6-2 6-1 win over Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic in Miami. The Russian, 25, ranked second

Andy Murray through to Sony Open semi-final in Miami

YoopyaMar 29, 20130

Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Sony Open in Miami with a straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic. Murray, 25, lost his opening service

Oscar Pistorius to consider World Championships

YoopyaMar 29, 20130

Oscar Pistorius might consider competing at this year’s World Athletics Championships in Moscow, his agent has told the Associated Press. The 26-year-old athlete, who has

Rio Ferdinand shocked at claims England fans sung racist songs

YoopyaMar 29, 2013June 24, 20230

Rio Ferdinand has expressed shock at alleged racist chanting directed at him and brother Anton by England supporters during the 8-0 victory over San Marino. An

Rio Olympics 2016 stadium ‘will not be demolished’

YoopyaMar 29, 2013June 24, 20230

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has said the stadium due to host the athletics events at the 2016 Olympics will not be demolished, despite

Colt McCoy won’t be with the Browns much longer

YoopyaMar 28, 20130

The signing of quarterback Jason Campbellwill hasten a move that everyone has been expecting: The Browns will soon part ways with quarterback Colt McCoy. Mary Kay Cabot

Luis Suarez tussle with Gonzalo Jara to be examined by Fifa

YoopyaMar 28, 20130

World governing body Fifa is looking into an altercation involving Liverpool striker Luis Suarez during Uruguay’s match with Chile on Tuesday. Chile’s Gonzalo Jara tangled

England manager Roy Hodgson positive despite Montenegro draw

YoopyaMar 27, 20130

England manager Roy Hodgson insists his side are still in control of their World Cup destiny despite a disappointing draw against Montenegro. The 1-1 result in

Tiger Woods back as world number one after Bay Hill win

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

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