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Sweden v Argentina tie holds key to 2007 Davis Cup

The destination of this year’s Davis Cup could well be decided by Sweden's ability to sweep Argentina off course on their fast carpet surface. Posted April 04, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi

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Drug raids and VDB's alleged suicide attempt rock Belgian cycling

Amateurs and pros, police and politicians; they're all dragged into the latest scandal to hit a nation whose biggest cycling talent is in advanced stages of self-destruction. Posted June 10, 2007 by Fred Grand

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Eric Struelens tribute tourney raises Belgium's basketball profile

He once came face-to-face with NBA great Michael Jordan and won an ACB title with Real Madrid, but he was the star of a fund-raising tournament in his home town. Posted July 03, 2007 by Bertrand Larsimont

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Can fallen giants Standard Liege be set for a return to glory in Belgium?

The former Jupiler League giants last won the title in 1983. With three convincing wins at the start of the current campaign, it looks like the good times could be returning. Posted August 25, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith

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Steve Darcis - a rival to Justine Henin as Belgium's tennis No.1

At 23, the youngster is making great strides up the world rankings, and certainly putting the men's game on the map in a country dominated in the past by women. Posted March 04, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Belgium striker Emile Mpenza joins Man City on loan

Posted February 17, 2007 by Reuters

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Caught in a corner: Where Lewis Hamilton got it wrong at Spa

Did misguided officials misread events in depriving the baby-faced Brit of his victory in the Belgian Grand Prix? Posted September 08, 2008 by Craig Hackney

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Stave Darcis - one of the young guns chasing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

There are new names emerging as possible rivals to the world stars and the young Belgian is on the list. His time in lights cannot be far away. Posted March 16, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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Russians and French galore - but Roger Federer and Justine Henin are on a solo mission

The title favourites are the only surviving players from Switzerland and Belgium, but the countries with massive representation are far less likely to succeed in the Australian Open. Posted January 17, 2008 by Ilana Berger

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All systems Stowe as USA and Russia head for Federation Cup showdown

For years, the Americans dominated the competition against Great Britain, but nations like Belgium, Slovakia and Italy are now grabbing the glory. Posted July 10, 2007 by Ed McGrogan

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Henin-Hardenne can bounce back with Fed Cup crown

After getting her lunch handed to her in straight sets in the US Open final, the world No. 2 from Belgium already has a new championship to play for and a unique chance to put last week's major disappointment behind her. Posted September 17, 2006 by Reuters

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Prosecutors call for jail sentence for Hiddink

Posted February 07, 2007 by Reuters

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Italy win Fed Cup final after Henin-Hardenne withdraws

A gruelling three weeks of competition for US Open runner-up Henin-Hardenne renders her physically unable to continue for Belgium and forces her to withdraw from the deciding Fed Cup match against Italy tied at one set apiece. Posted September 19, 2006 by Reuters

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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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'Last chance' qualifier for Eurobasket 2007 heats up and gets wild

The additional qualifiers for Eurobasket 2007 are under way. So far some crazy results have had us wondering whether the world has gone upside down. Posted August 16, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Italian Fed Cup victory a true team effort

Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne literally made one of the most painful decisions in her career when she retired hurt during the deciding doubles rubber at the Fed Cup final in Charleroi to hand the most coveted trophy in women's team tennis to Italy. Ilana Berger, herself a former Fed Cup competitor for Israel says competitors relish the rare opportunity to unite in team spirit for a cause greater than their own personal and professional gain. Posted September 20, 2006 by Ilana Berger

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Euro 2008 analysis: Who's setting the pace in the race for glory?

Germany, Turkey and Croatia go clear, while Scotland and Poland stay on top - and Serbia and England misfire. Posted March 27, 2007 by Arjun Datta

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Justine Henin and Jelena Jankovic first to qualify for the big Madrid showdown

But the Serbians, Russians and French are in hot pursuit of the final six places available for the season-end tournament. Posted August 04, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Copenhagen eliminates Ajax from Champions League

Two new teams qualify to Champions League main draw after upsets Posted August 24, 2006 by Reuters

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F1 calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

San Marino and European Grand Prix frozen out Posted August 29, 2006 by Reuters

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Revealed: The overseas stars to lead the next generation of Premier League imports

All over Europe young players are shining in their respective leagues. And with eyes on the pot of gold in the world's top league, there is sure to be a feast for English fans in the next few years. Posted May 22, 2008 by hamzah khan

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Davis Cup rivals get to close quarters

Russia have the hot guns and France are keen to surprise. And with Argentina and Spain hungry, the ties promise a feast of tennis. Posted March 24, 2007 by Rosy Mina

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Handicapped Russians face a Chile Davis Cup reception

The 2007 competition begins in earnest this weekend - and the entire tournament is sheer poetry for some. Posted February 09, 2007 by Ed McGrogan

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World No.1 Justine Henin is shaping up nicely as the female Roger Federer

The introverted queen of tennis is beating her personal demons ... and just about everyone else Posted October 29, 2007 by Adela Aliaga-Yori

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Former Euroleague champs Czech the hopes of Kosit 2013

A capacity crowd in Kosice failed to lift their favourites against Gambrinus Sika Brno, their neighbours from the Czech Republic. Posted January 13, 2008 by Bisera Bozinovska

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Hero Igor Andreev upsets Gonzalez as Russia advance to Davis Cup last-8

Davis Cup first round has shown the depth in men's tennis as for the first time in the World Group all the ties were still alive going into the last day. Posted February 12, 2007 by tennis-fanatic.com

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Tommy Haas revives German Davis Cup success

Croatia end up on the losing side in Zagreb as Germans Haas and Benjamin Becker upset favourites Ivan Ljubicic and Mario Ancic. Posted February 12, 2007 by Ed McGrogan

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Man United in for £10m Lazio ace

You'd think Fergie had enough of midfielders already - but if you believe the gossip and rumours, he's now ready to raid Italy for yet another international star Posted February 15, 2008 by Sportingo Team

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Liverpool need to raise the Standard - or they could be £12m out of pocket

It should have been an easy opener, but Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane struck out in the Champions League qualifier. Posted August 15, 2008 by Marco Ontanio

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Sharapova's Russian to play for her country

Eager Maria can't wait for Moscow Fed Cup clash with pain Posted October 04, 2006 by Reuters

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By submitting your articles to Sportingo, you can win an opportunity to watch some of your favourite races for free, for one month! Posted June 08, 2007 by Sportingo Staff

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Fearless forecast for the women at the US Open

Anything is possible in this year's field at Flushing Meadows - after all, the female counterpart to Roger Federer does not exist. Yet. Posted August 25, 2007 by Eric Capacia

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Why Justine Henin is destined to be a tennis legend

The brilliant Belgian has already won seven Grand Slams and is set for more. But can she emulate Steffi Graf's 22 Slams? Posted November 27, 2007 by Adela Aliaga-Yori

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