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Argentina rally behind Messi ahead of key Croatia clash
AFP, Published on 20/06/2018
» NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, Russia: Argentina are rallying around captain Lionel Messi as the South American giants prepare for their crucial Group D clash with Croatia here on Thursday.
Despite reforms, denials thwart Russia's anti-doping efforts
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» MOSCOW - Russian sport is bracing for more pain after a bruising year that has seen its athletes turfed out of the Olympics over revelations of state-run doping.
Will Rio Olympics be a security 'hell'?
AFP, Published on 13/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Right as a top Brazilian official was confidently guaranteeing safety at next month's Olympics, Rio cops were about to head to their latest nerve-jangling assignment: body parts discovered on Copacabana beach.
Connor's brace helps Bordeaux humiliate Castres
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» PARIS - Two tries from Australian winger Blair Connor helped Bordeaux-Begles to a stunning 59-7 thrashing of last season's beaten French championship finalists and 2013 champions Castres on Saturday.
UCI wants 'truth, reconciliation' in Armstrong case
AFP, Published on 25/01/2013
» Cycling's world governing body accepted Friday the need for a "truth and reconciliation" hearing following the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, in a shift from its previous position.