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IAAF World Athletic Gala

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who became one of the world's most recognised athletes, and American women's 400 metres world champion Sanya Richards were named IAAF world athletes of the year on Sunday.

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NBA team bounces back into Beijing

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Wedding photos of tennis player Roger Federer and his pregnant wife are published in a sports magazine.

Liu Xiang leads Chinese squad at East Asian Games

Athens Olympic champion Liu Xiang will lead a star-studded Chinese squad in the 5th East Asian Games in Hong Kong, an official said here on Tuesday.

James, Bryant named Players of the Week

The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant were named on Monday the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively.

WORLD EVENTS

Battling Garcia storms into contention at FedEx Cup

Evans drops 'nearly man' label

Mention Cadel Evans' name to cyclists, fans or media and the reaction you get is likely to contain a mixture of admiration, wonder and mystery.

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STARS

Woods takes charge at Australian Masters

Button faces another huge challenge

Jenson Button faces the toughest challenge of his Formula One career when he joins Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season and he knows it.

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CHINA

Lin Dan wins China Open badminton title

China edges Lebanon 1-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

China beat Lebanon 1-0 to get their third win in a row at the AFC Asian Cup qualifier at the Yellow Dragon Sports center here on Sunday.

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SOCCER

Gerrard penalty spares Liverpool's blushes

Del Piero ready for any role in new Juventus system

Fit-again Alessandro del Piero is keen to get his campaign underway after playing just 10 minutes with Juventus so far this season but the captain may have to take up an unfamiliar role to get back into the team.