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Carter's return spells treble - but All Blacks fail to impress

In their final outing before next week's Tri-Nations opener in South Africa, the All Blacks had to work hard to put away a ferociously determined Canada 63-13. Posted June 16, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby's magic minnows show up England, Ireland, Scotland and wails!

The little men have already proved a big hit at the World Cup. Namibia, Portugal, the USA and Canada may have lost their opening games, but they made the British Isles nations look exceedingly rocky. Posted September 10, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Wales and Argentina prove the rugby World Cup will be no doddle for the big boys

The international fixture list is getting busy in preparation for France, and it's no longer clear where the destiny of the 2007 William Webb Ellis Cup lies. Posted May 27, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup: Can Murphy's law sink Argentina and get Ireland off the hook?

Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has finally seen the light (well, some think so) and set a Tiger on the Pumas. Recalled Leicester fullback Geordan Murphy's attacking flair could yet inspire the Irish to qualify. Posted September 26, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Cor Limey, were the English being kind - or can the US really play rugby?

The Pumas excel over an uninspired France, the All Blacks and Wallabies hit top gear, the Six Nations struggle and the USA play above expectations. An interesting first weekend at the Rugby World Cup. Posted September 10, 2007 by Minter Dial

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Hockey Canada under pressure.

The choice of Shane Doan as captain of Team Canada for the current World championships in Moscow will have to be justified in front of a committee at the parliament in Ottawa. Posted May 05, 2007 by Francois Gendron

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New Zealand crash – but football's World Cup for girls captures a rugby-mad nation's imagination

The under-17 women's tournament got off to a great start with Canada just shading it in a thrilling match against the hosts. Posted October 28, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

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US Open 2008: Is this the last big one for Lindsay Davenport?

At 32, the former world No.1 was back on court to record a first-round victory over Canada's Alexandra Wozniak. But the 1998 champion was not moving well... Posted August 26, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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Yao Ming and Tony Parker - big foreign bodies impacting on the NBA

Players from France, China, Argentina, Canada and Germany are proving they can more than hold their own in the best basketball league in the world. Posted January 08, 2008 by Anup Pimpalkhare

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Seconds out, it's the cricket World Cup!

Allowing the likes of Bermuda and Canada to participate in the tournament does nothing to enhance the status of the tournament. Posted February 22, 2007 by mahesh ramani

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Serb and volley – Djokovic and Jankovic to rule in US

New kids on the block can stun favourites Roger Federer and Justin Henin to take the men's and women's titles at Flushing Meadows. Posted August 22, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith

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North v South: Wales pose major threat to Springboks - but All Blacks are on a Scotland winner

A glorious beginning to a scintillating tour programme sees six full rugby union internationals this weekend. James Mortimer gives us the lowdown... Posted November 05, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Manchester United v Chelsea it ain't, but another Champions League is coming nicely to the boil ...

Away from the glitz, glamour and riches of Europe, Mexico's Atlante FC and Canada's Impact de Montreal are battling to become kings of CONCACAF. Posted September 25, 2008 by Gary Kwok

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FIBA Americas Basketball: Argentina, Brazil or Puerto Rico? Who can deny the USA their Olympic place?

A preview of the ten teams that will be chasing two Olympic berths in Las Vegas next month. Who's favored, who can do some surprise damage and who will be looking to the future for more success? Posted August 14, 2007 by Kenneth Vázquez Rosa

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Can Australia A pip Junior All Blacks to the Pacific Nations Cup?

Between the All Blacks-Canada clash in Hamilton and the Tri-Nations opener between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town, there is a third game which threatens to get lost in the shuffle. Posted June 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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FIBA Americas super semis: USA v Puerto Rico and Argentina v Brazil

Sportingo Challenge winner Greg Varkonyi previews the first games he'll be covering for us live in Las Vegas this weekend. Posted August 31, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Hitting the heights: A five-star team with no NBA pedigree

They have never played a minute in the NBA, but these five guys are tops at the FIBA Americas. Posted September 02, 2007 by Chad Kettner

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England can retain the Rugby World Cup, insists Woodward

They've had four years of misery since that glorious day in Australia in 2003 and nobody seriously expects them to win it again. Or do they? Plus a look at the weekend fortunes of Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy. Posted August 28, 2007 by Donna Gee

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This week at the 2007 Rugby World Cup - Live Online: Can England secure crucial win against Tonga?

Also in action we have vital match-ups between Wales and Fiji as well as Italy and Scotland. The World Cup is beginning to come to the boil. Posted September 23, 2007 by Jacques Van der Merwe

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Aussie-bashers England and New Zealand head for new glory

Barring a cricketing miracle, the World Cup's Group C should be plain sailing for the tournament's two dark horses. Posted March 10, 2007 by Michael Clough

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US football getting ready for some red, white and.... GOAL!

Putting the disappointment of Germany '06 behind them, the United States national team are looking ahead to this year's Gold Cup tournament. Posted March 22, 2007 by Nick Latus

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It's home sweet home as All Black Cowan opts for a Highland future

Loyal Jimmy stays put - but Worcester-bound Rico Gear is latest New Zealand star to join exodus. Posted June 18, 2007 by Scott Donaldson

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Gear, Holah, Brett, Cowan and Dermody - the next generation of All Blacks

The IRB Pacific Nations Cup and Churchill Cup will be the launching pads for a new generation of All Blacks. Posted May 24, 2007 by Scott Donaldson

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Redd for danger! Is this Team USA rendition finally the next Dream Team?

The US has opened the FIBA Americas pool B with three straight wins, just as expected. But the way they won has experts in awe. The key? Look no further than the leading scorer. Posted August 27, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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All Blacks will rule again - but Springboks will make them battle

If all goes to form, the Rugby World Cup will be a smooth ride for Graham Henry's men, who are the overwhelming favourites. Posted September 06, 2007 by Peter Sickle

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Meet Ben Fisher, Sportingo's New Author of the Month

The Sportingo model of user-generated content has attracted hundreds of enthusiastic sports writers who are showing immense prowess. Step up to the plate, aspiring journalist Ben. Posted January 27, 2008 by Sportingo Staff

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How the Wallabies and All Blacks have written their own history of rugby union

Springbok fanatic Greg Smith stakes his claim for South Africa being the only Southern Hemisphere nation with a credible record of the game. Posted August 29, 2008 by Greg Smith

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It's just not cricket for Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

The World Cricket League in Kenya affords an opportunity for the minnows to press their status for more lucrative matches against the big boys. But will the ICC be persuaded? Posted January 31, 2007 by Matt Page

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Analysis of the first week of the ICC World Cup

Posted March 20, 2007 by mahesh ramani

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May the best team win... unless it's football's World Cup final or Olympic softball

Golf, baseball and basketball give everyone a fair crack, so maybe other sports should embrace their format of allowing for everyone to have an off-day. Posted August 28, 2008 by Mark Hauser

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Can Wales or England stop another All Blacks Grand Slam?

After their second string's comfortable victory over Scotland, the mighty New Zealand touring machine looks on course to flatten all the home nations for the second time in three years. Warren Gatland and Martin Johnson hold the key to any potential upset... Posted November 10, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup 2007: Clash of the titans as France take on Ireland and New Zealand battle against Scotland. England face potential upset against Samoa

This week at the 2007 Rugby World Cup includes a variety of exciting clashes which will play an important role in the quarter-final placings. The early stages of the tournament already saw the likes of New Zealand, Argentina, Australia and South Africa putting up their hands as hot contenders in the race for the William Webb Ellis trophy. Highlights this week include France v Ireland, England v Samoa and Scotland v New Zealand. Posted September 16, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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