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Belarus emerges to challenge Russian dominance of women's tennis

Olga Govortsova and Victoria Azarenka are among the Belarussian women making waves on the circuit as the former Soviet country seeks to establish itself as a centre of tennis excellence. Posted May 03, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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What price Wayne Rooney to ram some Manchester United magic past Belarus?

Sportingo's Phil McCauley takes a look at today's World Cup qualifiers - and is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. Posted October 15, 2008 by Phil McCauley

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Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva - a special double act

The unlikely partnership between a Puerto Rico-born American and a Belarusian did for women's doubles in the 90s what Shriver and Navratilova did a decade earlier - dominate the game. Posted March 19, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Aleksandr Hleb finally emerges from the shadows at Arsenal

The man from Belarus has become a key component in Arsene Wenger's master plan for success. Posted November 15, 2007 by Samir Brandao

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Davis Cup showdown: Why Gonzalez and Chile can end Russia's reign

The 2007 competition is about to begin with most of the favoured nations looking set to prevail in eight World Group ties. But holders Russia face an uphill battle in Chile. Posted February 08, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi

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The Glee Lions! World Cup draw is so kind to England

The likes of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Andorra are not exactly worrying sales figures waiting in the new England coach's in-tray. But then they said that ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifiers. Posted November 28, 2007 by CaughtOffside.com

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England must scrape the bottom and turn to Spurs for wide-left salvation

Jermaine Jenas can spare us from Stewart Downing - and from using Steven Gerrard or Wayne Rooney as square pegs in round holes against Kazakhstan and Belarus. Posted October 07, 2008 by Steve Bott

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Maria Sharapova goes Knapp at the French Open - but beware, the Russians are coming en masse!

The new world No.1 is safely through to the last 16 but so are four other dangerous Russians - all in her half of the draw. Belarus youngster Victoria Azarenka also looks very dangerous but it really is a wide-open draw. Posted May 31, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Can Victoria Azarenka be the new queen of women's tennis?

The girl from Belarus has already reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam. If she stays consistent it won't be long before she is one of the top women on the tour. Posted March 28, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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Clijsters through to last eight in Antwerp

Posted February 15, 2007 by Reuters

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Bjorkman and Mirnyi claim Masters Cup doubles title

Tournament's second ranked doubles team win their first Masters Cup title as a pair with 6-2, 6-4 victory over on Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor. Posted November 19, 2006 by Reuters

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Nestor, Likhovtseva win mixed doubles title

Posted January 28, 2007 by Reuters

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All Davis Cup ties still alive after doubles

Posted February 11, 2007 by Reuters

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Flamini gone, Hleb going, is there a crisis at Arsenal?

The rumours surrounding key Gunners players have been building, but we've seen it all before at the Emirates. Does this current swirl of transfer talk constitute a club crisis? Posted May 09, 2008 by Jonathan Naylor

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Hooray Henry

Super Thierry guides Arsenal home against Porto Posted September 27, 2006 by Reuters

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Arsenal star tells Barcelona to get lost!

If the newspaper gossip and rumour mill is to be believed, Aleksandr Hleb is the latest target for the Spanish giants after their failed attempt to snatch Cesc Fabregas. Posted February 06, 2008 by Mark Apostolou

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Arsenal star in £15m Barca move; Liverpool and Spurs fight for star; Celtic’s move for Everton ace

Gordon Strachan's ready to play transfer window poker; Rafa Benitez and Juande Ramos square up over a defender – by heaven, they both need one! Here's all the gossip, rumour and hot air on who's going where... Posted December 23, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova, Venus or Serena Williams ... it's anyone's Wimbledon this year

The new world No.1 and the other big-hitters will face a challenge from all corners of the flourishing women's circuit at SW17. Posted June 09, 2008 by sayan das

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£100m of Arsenal talent to leave, Man United want Liverpool’s Javier, Spurs £20m pair

It's Fab for Barcelona – again! Arsene Wenger won't have a player left by the end of January if you believe this transfer nonsense – rumour, news and gossip to worry and titillate fans of Spurs, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, AC Milan, Inter Milan, West Ham and Everton as well. Posted January 03, 2008 by Mark Apostolou

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Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova - the perfect doubles match

They have been champions before and while their singles careers look to be over, wouldn't it be great if they teamed up again before retiring for good? Posted March 16, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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French resistance sees off Italy

It's sweet revenge for Henry and co while Northern Ireland rock Spain Posted September 08, 2006 by Lior Rozenman

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What can Aleksandr Hleb find abroad that he can't find at Arsenal?

The Emirates midfielder has made up all kinds of excuses as to why he wants out and it seems a done deal that he is on his way. Never mind, there's talent coming in through the revolving door. Posted May 28, 2008 by connor harper

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Why stars like Manchester United's Ronaldo, Tottenham's Berbatov and Aston Villa's Barry should red card their agents

Arsenal pair Mathieu Flamini and Aleksandr Hleb are just the latest in a long line of top-flight stars for whom money seems more important than club loyalty. Isn't it time players stopped letting their agents run their lives? Posted May 30, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com

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Hats off to Walcott and Arsenal as England strike it rich

Preferred to David Beckham in the starting line-up, the young Gunner gave Fabio Capello's World Cup hopes a triple grin and tonic. Posted September 11, 2008 by Stuart Webb

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Fernando Gonzalez's hot Chile can dethrone Russia's Davis Cup kings

The defending champions face an early exit against Gonzalez and Nicolas Massu in the World Group first round in Chile. Posted February 08, 2007 by tennis-fanatic.com

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World Cup 2010: Surely England can't fall to Croatia in qualifying again?

After their catastrophic failure to qualify for Euro 2008, can Steven Gerrard and Co get it together in time for the next big one? Posted November 28, 2007 by Nathaniel Baker

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Beauty and the feast: Victoria Azarenka poised to take WTA tour by storm

The 18-year-old has enjoyed a successful 2007 and is set to challenge for honours in the coming year. Can anything stop the fromer Soviet bloc tennis juggernaut? Posted December 29, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith

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Russian women highlight the revolution in tennis

Former USSR states have taken the courts by storm Posted August 19, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith

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U.S. among five nations to go through

Posted February 12, 2007 by Reuters

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England need a new No.10 – how about Tony Blair?

After Downing Street, the recently departed Prime Minister should move into Soho Square when the FA get rid of Brian Barwick. Posted November 27, 2007 by Matt Genner

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Serena Williams: Rolling back years

Former champion digs deep to see off Petrova Posted January 19, 2007 by Reuters

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Van Persie and Henry strike late as Arsenal beat United

Posted January 22, 2007 by Reuters

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Wenger's Arsenal transfer dealings are just as diabolical as the two Milan clubs

The pilfering of Alex Hleb and Mathieu Flamini could be karmic come-uppance for the Gunners with their track record since the days of Henry Norris. Posted May 11, 2008 by