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Scars remain 20 years after Seles stabbing
30 Apr 2013The knife attack on Monica Seles, which took place in Hamburg 20 years ago on Tuesday, not only dictated security at sports events over the past two decades, but changed the victim’s life forever. A similar attack must rank as every sports stars’ worst nightmare and any harmless fan, waiting for hours simply for their [...]
Germany aim to beat Italian hoodoo
28 Jun 2012Coach Joachim Loew has told his team to forget past disappointments and just focus on beating Italy in Thursday’s Euro 2012 semi-final as Germany hunt a first tournament win over the Azzurri. Germany have never beaten Italy in a competitive match, losing three times and drawing as many in World Cup finals and European Championships. [...]
Japan win Women's World Cup
18 Jul 2011Japan came from behind twice to win the women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday, beating the United States 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out after the final had finished 2-2 in extra-time. Japan captain Homare Sawa, who won the tournament’s golden boot, kept her side in the game with a header in the [...]
USA beat Brazil on penalties for semi spot
11 Jul 2011Two-time winners the USA beat Brazil 5-3 on penalties in dramatic fashion to advance to the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup on Sunday after the tie had been locked 2-2 in extra time. US defender Alex Krieger hit the winning penalty after her goalkeeper Hope Solo had earlier saved from Brazil’s Daiane to give [...]
Klitschko silences Haye's trash-talk
4 Jul 2011Undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says his unanimous defeat of David Haye in their unification bout was a victory for boxing after the Briton’s persistent trash-talking. Klitschko now holds the IBF, WBO and WBA belts after being awarded Saturday’s fight 117-109, 118-108, 116-110 by the three judges to claim victory over Haye, the former [...]
O'Connor signs with Rebels
18 Jun 2011Australian rugby sensation James O’Connor has signed a two-year deal with the Melbourne Rebels and the Australian Rugby Union. The 20-year-old utility back will link with good friend and Wallabies’ teammate Kurtley Beale, who’s leaving the NSW Waratahs for the Rebels in 2012. The star backline duo will dramatically strengthen a Rebels line-up that has [...]
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