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India and Sri Lanka beware: Bangladesh could upset the Group B favourites

It's hard to imagine anything other than an easy passage for the big boys, but the Bangladeshis know them better than anyone. Posted March 09, 2007 by Sports Freak

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From Stockport to Southend, the play-offs mirror the true magic of football

After a long season, the play-offs are great for the neutral, less so for the partisans. But there is no doubt these matches generate excitement - witness last year's Conference showdown between Oxford United and Exeter. Posted April 20, 2008 by Peter Evans

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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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Ricky Ponting v Graeme Smith: Cricket's first round War of the Worlds

The result of the Group A clash between favourites Australia and South Africa may well have a crucial bearing on the final outcome. Posted March 08, 2007 by Sports Freak

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The player money can't buy: Kobe Bryant wants to leave the Lakers

The startling trade demand of arguably the NBA’s best player looks to be the sensation of this summer in the world of US sports. Posted May 31, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Keep it tight or throw it wide? The All Blacks have all the answers

Many countries have now named their squads for the Rugby World Cup – James Hutchison takes the opportunity to evaluate the styles of rugby that will be on display. Posted August 14, 2007 by James Hutchison

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Asian Cup draw is dreamtime for Australia

Boost for the new boys as Socceroos face Oman and Thailand Posted December 20, 2006 by Michael Clough

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Ricky Ponting or Graeme Smith: Who'll boss the World Cup's Group A?

Part One of a group-by-group assessment of the cricket World Cup. Australia are in a group of extremes. Minnows Scotland and Netherlands should not pose a problem - but South Africa will prove a formidable challenge. Posted March 06, 2007 by Michael Clough

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Bangladesh can dash the World Cup hopes of India and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and India are favourites to progress past the Group stage of the World Cup, but on their day Mushrafe Mortaza and Co can be a handful. Posted March 08, 2007 by Michael Clough

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Chris Gayle and Inzamam will blow the wee folk away in the World Cup

Two out-of-form sides, Pakistan and the West Indies, still look strong enough to progress to the Super Eights, but they will find the going harder from there. Posted March 12, 2007 by Michael Clough

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They may be underdogs, but England, Wales, Argentina and Samoa are no write-offs

In the final instalment of his Keys to Victory series, Hamish McBrearty takes a look at some of the Rugby World Cup's dark horses and how they could derail the likes of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and France. Posted August 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Utah Jazz hit a flat note and the San Antonio Spurs reach NBA play-off finals

They're not the most exciting team to watch, but they are a team. And that's why San Antonio are in their fourth finals in the last 10 years. Posted June 01, 2007 by Duncan Herrera

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Why England are the world's greatest runners-up

Football flops, Rugby World Cup agony, F1 failure – the Henman factor makes for plucky losers who invariably manage to bottle it when it comes to the ultimate prize. Posted October 24, 2007 by Craig Hackney

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Billy Davies and Derby County ram out a warning to Sir Alex and Man United

Fergie rejected the chance to sign Davies as a player when he was boss at St Mirren. Now the manager of Premiership new boys Derby aims to repay Sir Alex in kind. Posted May 30, 2007 by Philip Smith

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Rugby World Cup Final? Oh, for the way Wales played in the 70s!

The Springboks got the upper hand over England in a game that won't be remembered for its quality - but for the teams booting the ball at each other for 80 minutes. Posted October 22, 2007 by Joe Morris

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Foul throws, play-acting ... things that bug me about the Beautiful Game

As the rugby season winds down, Hamish McBrearty needed something to fill the gap and football fits the bill quite nicely. However, as a newcomer to the game, there are a few things that drive him crackers. Posted October 15, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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As rugby's World Cup begins, football's 2006 Final is played again!

This week's newslines also feature a one-day cricket spectacular, a Roger Federer doddle, the start of the NFL - and the Italian F1 Grand Prix. Posted September 06, 2007 by Sportingo Staff

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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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A lesson for sport as Rugby World Cup refs play their clean-up card

RWC officials have clearly been given a mandate to deal with foul play harshly. It's their big chance to demonstrate to potential new fans that rugby is a game where thuggery and rule-breaking will not be tolerated. Posted September 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks play their aces to put Scotland to shame

Coach Frank Hadden knew defeat by New Zealand was inevitable so rested his key players ahead of Saturday's crucial qualifier against Italy. It was left to the All Blacks to provide the Murrayfield crowd with something worth watching. Posted September 23, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Is rugby naive to believe no player would ever consider blood doping?

The World Cup is well under way in France – but the game's authorities could be doing more to ensure the sport is clean of drugs. Posted September 14, 2007 by Robin Parisotto

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Pro 20 World Cup: Gayle and Gibbs make a mockery of the mockers!

West Indies made a flying start against South Africa thanks to Chris Gayle - then faded away with a miserable display in the field. Pro 20 is definitely pro batsman, but the opposition bowlers don't have to be . . . Posted September 12, 2007 by Ejaz Khan

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All Blacks, Blues and Boks - let the Rugby World Cup battle commence

The talking is over - it's time to settle the arguments on the field as we look forward to a feast of rugby from the best in the world. Posted September 07, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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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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Are the all-conquering All Blacks really that invincible?

New Zealand head into the 2007 Rugby World Cup as the most heavily-backed favourites in the tournament’s history, but some experts have their doubts ... we assess their chances. Posted August 23, 2007 by James Mortimer

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