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Saudis angry over Olympic judo hijab ban
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Saudi Arabia have complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after judo fighter Wojdan Shaherkani was banned from wearing the hijab head scarf during competition.
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Daley hopes China's divers will crack
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Britain's teenage star Tom Daley is hoping China's divers will crack under pressure at the London Olympics as he seeks to break the dominance of the "Dream Team" on home soil.
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LeBron edges Federer as richest Olympian
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» US NBA superstar LeBron James edges Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer for the title of biggest moneymaker at the London Olympics with an annual income of $53 million, according to Forbes magazine.
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Control your emotions, Phelps warns Missy
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Teenage US swimmer Missy Franklin is poised to be one of the swim stars of the Olympic games, but team-mate Michael Phelps has said controlling her emotions will be the key to her London success.
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Palestinian, Afghan athletes live Olympic dream
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Far from the media's eye, hidden from sponsors and even proper running tracks, are athletes living an Olympic dream in conflict areas such as the Palestinian territories and Afghanistan.
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Hamilton fastest again for McLaren
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Lewis Hamilton set the pace in treacherous conditions on Friday, topping times in both opening practice sessions ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, the last race before Formula One's mid-season break.
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Work ethic made Phelps great, says coach
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Michael Phelps won't let a newspaper spat with US teammate Tyler Clary dim his enjoyment of his final Olympics -- or his pursuit of a last helping of Games gold.
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US NBA stars favoured for Olympic basketball gold
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» With LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony leading the way through an undefeated exhibition run, the United States collection of multi-millionaire NBA stars is a favourite to capture London Olympic gold.
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Betting plunge mars Jackson's flag-waving
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» A betting controversy has marred the naming of basketball superstar Lauren Jackson as the Australian team's flag-bearer at Friday's London Olympic Games opening ceremony.
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Olympic chiefs rule out underwear checks
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» Danish footballer Nicklas Bendtner's ambush marketing stunt will not lead to a series of checks on athletes' underwear during London 2012, a senior International Olympic Committee member insisted.
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