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Oscar De La Hoya bows to five-weight world No 1 Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather confirms his status as the world’s best pound–for–pound boxer by defeating the WBC light–middleweight champion in Las Vegas. Posted May 08, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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The week in review: Beckhams and Galaxy bars, the Rio grand - and something amiss at Newcastle United

Mark Rivlin's irreverent view of the sporting week takes in the Copa America, blade running with Oscar Pistorius, and beach cricket the Dickie Bird way. Posted July 17, 2007 by Mark Rivlin

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A second Mayweather beating is one to miss for Hit-Man Hatton

The Pride of Hyde has stated that he is keen for a rematch with Pretty Boy Floyd, rated by the all-powerful Ring magazine as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Can he defeat the only man to blemish his perfect record? Posted April 09, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Why are good fighters leaving boxing for MMA?

The ailing sport of boxing won't force its fighters to take on all legit contenders, so those whom the public actually wants to see are finding other venues Posted June 03, 2007 by Duncan Herrera

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Can 'Pretty Boy' Mayweather match up to De La Hoya's legacy?

He's boxing’s current pound-for-pound king but can he be measured against a brilliant opponent? And will he keep his word and retire if he does? The World Awaits the outcome. Posted April 26, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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Can Mayweather and De La Hoya afford to miss a second bonanza?

As their light-middleweight bout is confirmed as the richest fight in history, can both fighters really retire in the face of a similarly valuable rematch? Posted May 16, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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Trejo, Martinez, Tula and Lloris - the new superstars on Europe's football horizon

It's amazing how year after year new names capture the headlines. Patrick Cook takes a look at some of the special talent waiting to emerge. Posted November 02, 2007 by Patrick Cook

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The West Ham-Watford relegation drama: Who gets the Oscar?

The Irons are in the relegation fire and Watford are hardly mellow yellow. Part One of a Sportingo look at who is going down from the Premiership this season. Posted February 27, 2007 by midnightjester

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Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich pedals away with 'Best Supporting' Oscar

One of professional cycling's finest ambassadors pedalled off into the sunset this week - but it was a quiet send-off. Posted March 02, 2007 by James DeMaioribus

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Tri-Nations: Why rugby's world-champion Springboks failed on the big stage

South Africa crash to defeat yet again [this time it's rugby], but our resident Bok applauds them for playing the game instead of producing Oscar-winning performances to con the refs. Posted August 24, 2008 by Greg Smith

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Sore winners: Did the All Blacks forget they actually beat the Wallabies?

Our resident New Zealand rugby baiter has a new nomination for the 2008 Whine-O Awards - an allegation that Aussie TV spied on Graham Henry's training sessions. Posted September 15, 2008 by Greg Smith

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Own no Beau!

Last-gasp own-goal robs Australia -- but hero Popovic says farewell on a high note Posted October 08, 2006 by Michael Clough

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Time for sprint ace Erik Zabel to take Milram's lead bike from Pettachi

Alessandro Petacchi has been under-performing for a team that was built around him - and needs to be replaced as top sprinter. German racer Zabel looks to be the top choice. Posted March 27, 2007 by Adam Bright

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Mental strength and physical toughness, 'drugs' that set Tour de France cyclists apart

We are quick to pour scorn on the cheats in cycling. But we should also give maximum respect to the bravery and mental ability to push through the pain barrier in le Tour. Posted July 15, 2007 by Craig Hackney

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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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All fired up at the burning Bridge

Chelsea and Barcelona lock horns in the Champions League for the third consecutive season. Let battle commence. Posted October 18, 2006 by Avi Meller

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The 2007 DISHED Awards for exploits in sports doping

Part 1 of a two-part irreverent look at the doping scandals of 2007 takes in Christine Ohuruogo, Floyd Landis, Sandro Donati and many more. Posted December 14, 2007 by Robin Parisotto

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Tyne running out for Newcastle and Keegan after Manchester United disaster

The 5-1 home defeat by Sir Alex's men dropped the struggling Geordies ever closer to the relegation mire. Manager Keegan needs to turn things round quickly - but their remaining Premier League fixtures look anything but easy. Posted February 24, 2008 by Philip Smith

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Ricky Hatton v Floyd Mayweather Part II? Forget it Ricky!

The Hit Man doesn't need the money, but he does crave to be recognised as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Posted April 09, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin

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Ricky may have a death wish - but the Hatton-Mayweather rematch has to happen

With The Hitman winning his return bout against Juan Lazcano, talks of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jnr are heating up. Posted May 31, 2008 by Jason Willis

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Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton: A fist-class example of British sporting success

Disappointments in football, rugby and cricket have been offset by a great year for British fighters As boxing promoter Frank Warren says: "This is a sport we are good at." Posted December 12, 2007 by Mark White

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Cycling: Landis slams WADA's Pound

Cyclist calls Pound's recent comments 'defamatory' and 'absurd' Posted January 09, 2007 by Reuters

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The wheels are coming off cycling - there's too much bad blood

Ivan Basso’s two-year ban for involvement in blood doping is the latest in a chapter of murky incidents which leads one sportingo author to believe that cycling is simply a mobile science experiment. Posted June 18, 2007 by Craig Hackney

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It's niet cord – Russians march on as US tennis looks in vain for a new McEnroe or Billy Jean

Uncle Sam only has Roddick, Blake and the Williams sisters plus some promising juniors while Uncle Vanya has four women in the top 10. America has a lot of catching up to do. Posted August 09, 2007 by Dennis Howard

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How the All Blacks landed rugby union's 'Whino Awards' trophy again

Greg Smith takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the World Championship of Whinging (from an admittedly South African viewpoint). Posted May 13, 2008 by Greg Smith

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Candace Parker scoops top MVP and Rookie awards in her first year in the WNBA

The young Los Angeles Sparks star is set to break more records after an amazing first season. Posted October 06, 2008 by Vicente Llamas

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Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather – it's Clay v Liston and Ali v Foreman all over again

Greedy promoters, rape charges and over-hyped next-best-things have brought boxing to its knees. Can the 'Undefeated' showdown in Vegas bring the sport out of the gutter? Posted December 06, 2007 by Michael Walsh

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Painful lesson ahead as Hatton faces rough weather against Mayweather

If Ricky Hatton thinks he’s going to turn up in Las Vegas on December 8 in the best shape of his life and beat Floyd Mayweather, at least one British boxing fan reckons he’d better think again. Posted August 17, 2007 by Richard Wilson

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Kimi Raikkonen, the Springboks and David Nalbandian - what a weekend of sport!

You couldn't have written a better script for pulsating sporting action as Formula 1, the Rugby World Cup and tennis turned on the excitement. It was difficult to know where to turn first. Posted October 24, 2007 by Minter Dial

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Boxing's dead - MMA and UFC are the future of "The Fights"

Mixed Martial Arts, Ultimate and Pride Fighting are making celebrities out of unknown fighters. Is boxing in for a KO? Posted June 03, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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Joy for Moreau in cycling's Dauphiné, but Vino fires an impressive warning shot

As French rider Christophe Moreau takes a deserved victory in the Dauphiné Libéré, Alexander Vinokourov looks like the man to beat in this year's Tour De France... Posted June 18, 2007 by Fred Grand

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A week of Sven-sation as Henry goes out on his Arsenal and Henman prepares to fall on his!

Sportingo writer Mark Rivlin takes an irreverent view of the last seven days, but predicts that one Brit at least will lift a trophy at Wimbledon in two weeks' time. Posted June 24, 2007 by Mark Rivlin

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Juan Monaco and David Ferrer ready made for the clay in Houston and Valencia

Clay court tournaments continue to vanish in the US, but two big events in Houston and Valencia should be an interesting build-up to the French Open. Posted April 09, 2007 by