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Breaking News Thu, 29 Jul 2010
Britain's Mo Farah leads the pack or racers as he competes in a Men's 3000m heat during the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Turin, Italy, Friday, March 6, 2009.
Ambitions   Farah   Gold   Photos   Thompson  
 The Guardian 
Mo Farah's ripple effect spreads golden ambitions
| • Gold medallist in 10,000m wants to mix it with best | • 5,000m heats tomorrow next up for victorious Britons Mo Farah, right, and Chris Thompson show off the gold and silver medals they won in... (photo: AP / Thomas Kienzle)
Former South African president Nelson Mandela's seen at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. South African lawmakers sang Nelson Mandela's praises Thursday as the anti-apartheid icon settled into parliament's public gallery for a State of the Nation address scheduled in tribute to his 20 years of freedom.
Africa   Foundation   Mandela   Photos   Renowned  
 The New York Times 
Mandela Meets Renowned Author in South Africa
| Filed at 11:15 a.m. ET | JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The Nelson Mandela Foundation says renowned Chilean-American author Ariel Dorfman has met with the South African icon and former president at the founda... (photo: AP / Schalk van Zuydam)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter  speaks during a press conference at the Sportaccord convention in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  The New York Times 
FIFA Begins Inspection Visit Down Under
| Filed at 12:21 a.m. ET | SYDNEY (AP) -- A delegation from soccer's world governing body FIFA has begun a three-day visit to Australia to inspect stadiums and other facilities for the country's 2022 ... (photo: AP / Kamran Jebreili)
Fifa   Inspection   Photos   Soccer   Sydney  
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, addresses the opening of the African Union Summit in Kampala,Uganda, Sunday, July 25, 2010.  The Independent 
African leaders pledge more troops to fight al-Shabaab after Uganda bombs
| African leaders condemned Somalia's al-Shabaab rebels yesterday at a Kampala summit. Officials said they will beef up an African force fighting the group behind attacks that killed 76 people in Ugan... (photo: AP / Stephen Wandera)
AU   Photos   Terrorism   Uganda   Wikipedia: African Union  
Top Stories
Uruguay's striker Diego Forlan running to get the ball during the first period of the match that ended Uruguay 1 Costa Rica 1 for Worldcup Southafrica 2010 Qualifiers, Centenario Stadium, Montevideo, Uruguay, 18th November 2009 The Telegraph India
Forlan is set to visit city
Calcutta: In December 2008, legendary Diego Maradona had set foot in Calcutta. Come July 30th, another Diego is set to arrive on a whirlwind promotional tour. | If everyt... (photo: WN / Sebastin Castillos)
Foot   Forlan   Millions   Photos   Visit  
File:Jacob Zuma .jpg The New York Times
South Africa's President Launches Shantytown Plan
| Filed at 10:50 a.m. ET | PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- South Africa's president says the government will launch an ambitious plan to build 400,000 homes for people liv... (photo: Creative Commons / Magnus Manske)
Africa   Ambitious   Launches   Photos   Zuma  
Samuel Eto'o Goal
Goal.com 50: Samuel Eto'o (30)
Samuel Eto'o was the 30th best player of 2009-10, according to Goal.com experts... | By Adam Scime | Share Welcome to the Goal.com 50! In this special series, Goal.com ed... (photo: Creative Commons / Amarhgil)
Eto   Photos   Soccer   Sport   wikipedia : Samuel Eto  
South Africa's opener Hashim Amla, left, plays a shot as West Indies' wicket keeper Denesh Ramdin looks on during the fourth One-Day International cricket match in Roseau, Dominica, Sunday, May 30, 2010. Orange News
Amla scoops five awards
| Hashim Amla capped off a super year by scooping five awards at the South African Cricket Awards Gala Dinner on Tuesday evening. | The Proteas batsman walked away with t... (photo: AP / Andres Leighton)
Cricket   Photos   South Africa   Sport   Star  
South Africa's Hashim Amla hits a ball from Middlesex's David Malan during the first day of their tour match at Park Road cricket ground, Uxbridge, England, Friday July 4, 2008 Deccan Chronicle
Amla named South African 'Cricketer of the Year'
Amla named South African 'Cricketer of the Year' | Share ARTICLEURL | Johannesburg, Jul 21: Indian-origin batsman Hashim Amla was the star of Cricket South Afri... (photo: AP / Tom Hevezi)
Cricket   Johannesburg   Photos   South Africa   Star  
South Africa's Kevin Anderson makes a backhand return to Russia's Nikolay Davydenko at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon Independent online
 Anderson proves his worth in doubles
| Better known for his singles exploits, South African number one tennis player Kevin Anderson demonstrated his doubles prowess in the R3,5-million Atlanta Tennis Champio... (photo: AP / Jon Super)
Africa   Photos   Sport   Tennis   Wikipedia: Kevin Anderson (tennis)  
Emmanuel Adebayor Independent online
 Adebayor sues Togo journo for defamation
| Lome - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has taken legal action against a Togolese sports journalist on grounds of alleged defamation, AFP learnt from a legal s... (photo: Creative Commons / wonker)
Manchester   Photos   Soccer   Sport   Wikipedia: Emmanuel Adebayor  
Soccer Basketball
- Falconets Reach Women's World Soccer Semi-Finals
- Tomtom Rewards Falconets With U.S.$8,750
- Nelson Mandela Meets With Renowned Author Ariel Dorfman In S
- Zimbabwe appeals treason acquittal of top PM aide
Former South African president Nelson Mandela's seen at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. South African lawmakers sang Nelson Mandela's praises Thursday as the anti-apartheid icon settled into parliament's public gallery for a State of the Nation address scheduled in tribute to his 20 years of freedom.
Mandela Meets Renowned Author in South Africa
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- Marbury agrees to 3 more years with Chinese team
- NBA and Mahindra partner to launch basketball league in Indi
- Team USA's 'D' emphasis will benefit Rose, Bulls
- What Happens in Vegas Stays Off ESPN
USA's Kobe Bryant, left, and China's Yao Ming battle for a rebound
Yao admits retirement on his mind as injury break drags on
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Motorsport Cricket
- Racing's One-in-a-Million Story
- Felipe Massa is 'not worried' by return to Hungarian
- Ecclestone fears for teams' future
- F1 boss Ecclestone agrees 10-year contract extension for Mon
Ferrari President Luca Cordero di Montezemolo looks on in the pits during the third free practice session at the Yas Marina racetrack, in Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Ferrari chief slams 'hypocrisy' in F1
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- Nigeria Record Three Victories in Three Matches
- New role for Koertzen
- TORUS 16s FOR 2000 GUINEAS
- Safety and security top agenda at African Union summit
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks during the Metropolitan State University President's Lecture Friday April 11, 2008 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, in Minneapolis.
Archbishop Tutu Announces Partial Retirement
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Golf Tennis
- Golf Club Backs Special Olympics
- Eaton Wins Ladies Golf Title
- Pairing of Louis and Zach represents the new era of respect
- Dar Player Wins Pwc Golf Title
South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen hold the Claret Jug on the Swilken Bridge as he celebrates winning The Open Championship 2010 during a photo call at the Old Course St Andres, Scotland
Oosthuizen's special victory
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- Kallie's School Keeps Tennis Alive
- Ghana’s Junior Tennis team hopeful of seven more medals
- Dzuwa On Tennis Talent Development Drive
- U-18 Tennis Tourney Set for Namibia
South Africa's Kevin Anderson makes a backhand return to Russia's Nikolay Davydenko at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon
 Anderson proves his worth in doubles
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Baseball Athletics
- Giants Rookie Chad Jones Released From Hospital
- Oil Giant Fined for Shipping Sludge to Ivory Coast
- Pregame, WEEI calls for changeup
- Big stage exposes Justin Bieber's limitations
Justin Bieber at the Pepsi Fan Jam Super Bowl Concert on South Beach in Miami, Florida - February 4,2010
Big stage exposes Justin Bieber's limitations
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- Kenyan Sprinters Target Rare Medals After Great Day Out
- Country Begins Battle for Top Spot in African Athletics
- No Kits for Athlets as African Festival of Athletics Begins
- Athletes Depart for Nairobi Meet
South African runner Caster Semenya reacts to the crowd ,Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 during a parade through the streets of Pretoria, South Africa.
Caster Semenya steps up to face Marilyn Okoro in second comeback race
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