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Floyd Landis loses a round in the anti-doping process

In the build-up to the 2006 Tour de France winner's May 14 hearing, the arbitration panel which will hear his case is allowing testing of Landis' B samples from other stages of the race. Posted April 13, 2007 by rant-your-head-off.com

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US Open Day Nine Live Online: Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic and Justine Henin

We are getting ever closer to finding out who will be the triumphant men and women at the US Open as we near the business end of proceedings. Match of the day is certainly World number one Justine Henin versus Serena Williams. Posted September 04, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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US Open Day Four Live Online: Martina Hingis, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, James Blake and Andy Murray all in action

Its hotting up in New York as the last Grand Slam of the season is living up to all the hype and today sees American hopes resting on the shoulders of Roddick, Blake and new kid on the block John Isner. Posted August 30, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day nine: Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin

It has been a wet Wimbledon, even by usual SW19 standards, and Rafael Nadal can't be happy, he is back again today hoping to complete his third round match, five days after it first started! Whilst Roger Federer sits back and rests! Posted July 04, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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US Open Day Ten Live Online: Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Jelena Janovic and Nikolay Davydenko all in action.

We're down to the Quarter Finals in New York and things begin to hot up at the US Open, with Rafael Nadal disposed of Roger Federer is even more of a sure thing for the title but he may find life tough against American Andy Roddick. Posted September 05, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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US Open Day Seven Live Online: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Justine Henin and Marion Bartoli all in action

The US Open has already thrown a few surprises, none bigger than last years champion Maria Sharapova falling to an unknown. Will today's order of play create more unlikely heroes? Posted September 02, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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US Open Day Three Live Online: Can Rafael Nadal begin with a bang? Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Ana Ivanovic, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Marat Safin and Justine Henin all in action

The third day of the US Open welcomes Rafael Nadal onto court for the first time and he will be sure to crush his qualifier opponent. Brits will be hoping that 'Tiger' Tim manages to get past his bogeyman Dmitry Tursunov, as Henman begins what will be his last Grand Slam event before retirement. Posted August 29, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day seven: Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Daniela Hantuchova, Serena Williams and Justine Henin

It's Monday and we have a packed day of action. Roger Federer was due to be tested by Tommy Haas but due to injury the Fed Express has a day off the game of the day sees Daniela Hantuchova take on Serena Williams. Posted July 02, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Beijing 2008: Jason Kidd ready to lead Team USA to basketball gold

If they can avoid or overcome the impressive Greeks, Dwayne, Boozer and Kobe and Co could be celebrating. Posted June 24, 2008 by john dao

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day eight: Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Amelie Mauresmo

Roger Federer has another day off whilst Nadal tries to end his marathon affair against stubborn Roger Soderling. The game of the day sees two former Wimbledon champions go head to head as rejuvenated Venus Williams takes on Maria Sharapova on Centre Court. Posted July 03, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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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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Fiba Americas Championship: Argentina and Brazil will test the USA's Olympic chances

They have regarded Olympic qualification as automatic in the past, but now there are some new kids on the basketball block. Posted July 29, 2007 by David Kerr

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USA may threaten England's possible 2018 World Cup bid

The FA has a history of inconsistency and failing to deliver under pressure and it could be their undoing should they come up against a well-organised American bid. Posted February 22, 2007 by Gareth Llewellyn-Stevens

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Rugby is alive and kicking in the USA

Part One of a three-part series in which an American player discusses his transition from the grid-iron game. Posted March 20, 2007 by Dumont Walker

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France blow a Gasquet and hand the Davis Cup advantage to USA

The star Frenchman couldn't play because of blisters – but that wasn't the only surprise as the hosts took a big step towards the semis. Posted April 14, 2008 by Nina Rota

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Women's World Cup: China gets the message but can England get past the USA?

The host country has the largest mobile phone usage in the world. So what better way to keep fans updated than by SMS? And the result? Happiness! Posted September 21, 2007 by John Ball

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It's USA v Russia as Andy Roddick brings the Davis Cup final home

Victory over Sweden, and Russia's win over Germany means the final will likely be played in North Carolina. Posted September 24, 2007 by Nina Rota

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day six: Rafael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt, Maria Sharapova, Amelie Mauresmo

Rafael Nadal is in action as he aims his sights on capturing the grass court crown from his long term foe Roger Federer, also in action today are Lleyton Hewitt, 2006 ladies champions Amelie Mauresmo and Russian Maria Sharapova. Posted June 30, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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The girls from Brazil bring a samba carnival to the World Cup in China

The USA started as favourites after a 51-game unbeaten run, but they soon wilted under the flair of the South Americans. Posted September 28, 2007 by John Ball

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day four: Roger Federer in second round action along with Tim Henman, Maria Sharapova and Lleyton Hewitt

SW19 has been a wet place of late and as a result Roger Federer is still yet to progress to the third round. Tim Henman hopes to put on a show for his many fans both on court and on Henman-hill. Go on Tim! Posted June 28, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Disunited States: The land of Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Andy Roddick faces tennis meltdown

Only Roddick and James Blake fly a tattered flag for the USA as Europe serves up champion after champion – and look out for the Chinese Posted June 09, 2008 by sayan das

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Wimbledon 2007 Live day ten: Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Lleyton Hewitt, Ana Ivanovic

So Rafael Nadal finally got his match over and done with and Roger Federer is back at Wimbledon after some R&R, lets hope we get a day without rain, otherwise there is a very real possibility that we may have to go into a third week at SW19 Posted July 08, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Leicester's little big men can set the Rugby World Cup alight

Tigers pair Alesana Tuilagi and Seru Rabeni won't be on the winners' rostrum, neither will the USA's Mike Hercus or Argentina's Agustin Pichot. But they and their countries will provide plenty of entertainment in France. Posted August 12, 2007 by Matt Genner

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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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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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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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US Open Day Eleven Live Online: Juan Ignacio Chela, Novak Djokovic, David Ferrer and Carlos Moya all in action.

Time for the completion of the Men's Quarter-Finals. Roger Federer and Nikolay Davydenko are already ready and waiting for their Semi-Final encounter, but who will join them there? Veteran Carlos Moya takes on new pretender Novak Djokovic in what is the glamour tie today and Juan Ignacio Chela takes on Rafael Nadal's conqueror David Ferrer. Posted September 06, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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US Open Day Five Live Online: Rafael Nadal, Justine Henin, Tim Henman, Novak Djokovic, Marat Safin and Venus Williams all in action

Day five brings us some top action from Flushing Meadows in New York, the match to pay closest attention to sees Radek Stepanek take on Novak Djokovic in what should be a titanic battle. Posted September 01, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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US Open Day Two Live Online: Maria Sharapova, Lleyton Hewitt, James Blake, Daniela Hantuchova and Novak Djokovic in action

Day Two looks like a good day for the pretenders to the Grand Slam crown to throw off the shackles and make their mark at Flushing Meadows. Posted August 28, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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Andy Roddick looks handy to land his first Davis Cup title

The Americans take on Russia in next week's final. Home advantage and a fast surface should ensure Roddick adds a team medal to his collection. Posted November 21, 2007 by Ilana Berger

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Davis Cup glory is just what US tennis needed

It's been a dozen years since America last tasted victory, but maybe Andy Roddick and Co can inspire a new generation of players after their win against Russia in the final. Posted December 03, 2007 by Ilana Berger

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Friedel, Howard, Hahnemann - now Celtic look Stateside for top keeper Guzan

The rumour mill has it that Artur Boruc could be tempted away from Parkhead by a big offer. And with Scotland Under-19 keeper Scott Fox waiting in the wings, the Chivas USA keeper may be a shrewd back-up purchase. Posted January 09, 2008 by Nathaniel Baker

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