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Morocco beats Argentina at U-20 to win first ever FIFA title
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Morocco beats Argentina at U-20 to win first ever FIFA title

Morocco had the most difficult path and still won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. They beat Spain and … Continue reading Morocco beats Argentina at U-20 to win first ever FIFA title

Rockin’ Moroccans beat USA to reach U-20 World Cup semis
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Rockin’ Moroccans beat USA to reach U-20 World Cup semis

Morocco had 26 percent of possession and only 7 shots, but scored three goals to beat USA in the FIFA … Continue reading Rockin’ Moroccans beat USA to reach U-20 World Cup semis

Spain’s Iker and Pablo are Muy Bravo at FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile
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Spain’s Iker and Pablo are Muy Bravo at FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile

Spain, who last won the FIFA U20 World Cup in 1999, are surging deep into the 2025 tournament in Chile … Continue reading Spain’s Iker and Pablo are Muy Bravo at FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile

Speedy Japan fall short to France at FIFA U20 World Cup
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Speedy Japan fall short to France at FIFA U20 World Cup

Japan has a long history of dominating World Cup matches, and then losing. Perhaps nothing compares to their 1-0 defeat … Continue reading Speedy Japan fall short to France at FIFA U20 World Cup

Urgent Uruguay Upset USA at FIBA AmeriCup
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Urgent Uruguay Upset USA at FIBA AmeriCup

Uruguay upset the United States 86-85 in a thrilling early round game at the FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua. Mateo … Continue reading Urgent Uruguay Upset USA at FIBA AmeriCup

Spain reign again atop FIFA women’s rankings
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Spain reign again atop FIFA women’s rankings

World champions Spain have reclaimed the top spot from USA in the FIFA Coca-Cola rankings for women’s football.  Spain, which … Continue reading Spain reign again atop FIFA women’s rankings

Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
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Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada, ranked 15th in the world, announced that several NBA stars are scheduled to attend training camp ahead of the … Continue reading Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup

Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria
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Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria

Asked about the key to their success, Czech guard Tomas Satoransky talked about beer.  He said the team drinks together … Continue reading Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria

Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
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Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria

What a crazy way not to go to Tokyo. Canada, with 8 NBA players, were 5 of 29 from three … Continue reading Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria

Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier
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Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier

Andrew Nicholson, the former Orlando Magic forward who now plays for Fujian Sturgeons in China, wore the number 44, which … Continue reading Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier

Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria
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Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

Many criticized Andrew Wiggins for being too passive against a rough Venezuela at FIBA Americas in 2015. But in Victoria, … Continue reading Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

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Mardy Fish emerging from Andy Roddick’s shadow

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/12/solid-season-lifts-mardy-fish-to-no-1-in-us At 29, Mardy Fish emerges from Andy Roddick’s shadow to become top-ranked US player on world tour   By … Continue reading Mardy Fish emerging from Andy Roddick’s shadow

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fun shots of giants, dwarfs, and conjoined twins at Japan Open tennis 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous -Mardy Fish shows why tennis can be a dangerous sport for men -Conjoined twins … Continue reading fun shots of giants, dwarfs, and conjoined twins at Japan Open tennis 2011

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more than 12,000 fans enjoy Japan Open final

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Andy Murray out-muscles Nadal to win Japan Open 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on … Continue reading Andy Murray out-muscles Nadal to win Japan Open 2011

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Andy Murray wins Japan Open 2011 over Nadal

more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Andy Murray wins Japan Open 2011 over Nadal

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Rafael Nadal loses Japan Open final 2011

more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Rafael Nadal loses Japan Open final 2011

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fun photos at Eurobasket 2011

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no death, no foul in European basketball

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evidence of cheerleaders disturbing photographers’ work at Eurobasket 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous more Christopher Johnson photos of Eurobasket 2011 at www.flickr.com/globalite Continue reading evidence of cheerleaders disturbing photographers’ work at Eurobasket 2011

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more evidence of cheerleaders disturbing photographers’ work at Eurobasket 2011

more Christopher Johnson photos of Eurobasket 2011 at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading more evidence of cheerleaders disturbing photographers’ work at Eurobasket 2011

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Spanish all-star team wins Eurobasket 2011

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cool media people at Eurobasket 2011

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Eurobasket some of best action in world sport

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Spain beats France in Eurobasket 2011 final

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Russia beats Macedonia to win bronze at Eurobasket 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous   See the full gallery on Posterous     Continue reading Russia beats Macedonia to win bronze at Eurobasket 2011

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NBA players take France to Eurobasket finals

Joakim Noah, of the Chicago Bulls, and Nicolas Batum, of the Portland Trailblazers, high-five and celebrate with teammates during France’s … Continue reading NBA players take France to Eurobasket finals

Basketball, Europe, Photo, Sports, Uncategorized

For Lithuanian fans, hoop heaven at Eurobasket 2011

Lithuanian fans unfurl massive flags and cover their ears from crowd noise reaching 110 decibels during Lithuania’s victory over Greece … Continue reading For Lithuanian fans, hoop heaven at Eurobasket 2011

Basketball, Comedy, Europe, Photo, Sports, Uncategorized

crazy nationalistic 99-percent-male fans at Eurobasket 2011

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Bo McCalebb and Macedonia surprise at Eurobasket

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Lithuania excites world’s loudest fans at Eurobasket

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Milos Teodosic and Serbia fall short at Eurobasket 2011

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Japan, Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized

JAPAN: fans savour World Cup victory

Fans and players rejoice after women’s team defeats the United States to claim football’s ultimate prize http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/japan-savors-soccer-world-cup-success-575576 By Christopher Johnson 18 July, … Continue reading JAPAN: fans savour World Cup victory

Japan, Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized

JAPAN: Women’s soccer players embody resilience of disaster survivors

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/17/womens-soccer-team-embodies-j… TOKYO — Like flags in a soccer stadium, the banners are everywhere across Japan’s tsunami disaster zone. They often bear … Continue reading JAPAN: Women’s soccer players embody resilience of disaster survivors

Basketball, Japan, Photo, Sports, Uncategorized

SPORTS: Japan offers NBA prospect Jeremy Tyler a second chance

See the full gallery on Posterous   Japan Offers N.B.A. Prospect a Second Chance   http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/sports/basketball/21iht-BASKETBALL21.html?_… TOKYO — The peaceful … Continue reading SPORTS: Japan offers NBA prospect Jeremy Tyler a second chance

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TENNIS: Djokovic is De Niro

You talkin’ to me?  See the full gallery on Posterous He’s Travis Bickle (Taxi Driver) and Tony Montana (Scarface) Ju … Continue reading TENNIS: Djokovic is De Niro

Canada, Sports, Tennis, Uncategorized

SPORTS: Miles to go for Milos Raonic

Milos Raonic has become the first Canadian to win on the tennis tour since 1995. Only 20 years old, Milos … Continue reading SPORTS: Miles to go for Milos Raonic

Japan, Photo, Ski, Sports, Travel, Uncategorized

TRAVEL: winter wonders in Furano, Japan

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20110213a1.html A winter wonderland Head for Furano in central Hokkaido to enjoy the best powder at a price that’s no … Continue reading TRAVEL: winter wonders in Furano, Japan

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TENNIS: Djokovic not joking, wins Australian Open

See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Nice guy finishes first Led rally for relief … Continue reading TENNIS: Djokovic not joking, wins Australian Open

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TENNIS: someday Andy Murray will beat his buddy Djokovic

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SPORTS: Andy Murray loses to buddy Djokovic

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SPORTS: Li Na still joking after finals defeat

See the full gallery on Posterous Li sees silver lining after grand slam heartbreak Chinese ace runs out of gas … Continue reading SPORTS: Li Na still joking after finals defeat

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SPORTS: 1.3 billion behind underdog Li Na

See the full gallery on Posterous http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=bd8183d9b8ccd210VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=HK+%26+China&s=Sport 1.3 billion pairs of eyes trained on underdog Li New-found confidence can help … Continue reading SPORTS: 1.3 billion behind underdog Li Na

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SPORTS: Chinese tennis ace Li Na, tenacity with a smile

Triumphant Li Na spills a few family secrets on way to final http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a… Li Na’s semi-final win at the Australian … Continue reading SPORTS: Chinese tennis ace Li Na, tenacity with a smile

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SPORTS: The Tao of Federer

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SPORTS: Federer, a symphony of movement

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SPORTS: Chinese tennis ace Li Na — tenacity with a smile

One-on-one with Chinese tennis ace Li Na She’s not as famous as Liu Xiang or Yao Ming, but Li Na, … Continue reading SPORTS: Chinese tennis ace Li Na — tenacity with a smile

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SPORTS: Li Na in quarter-final victory at Australian Open

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SPORTS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future

See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Milos Raonic’s Cinderella run comes to an end … Continue reading SPORTS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future

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SPORTS: Rafa unwell? Sweating on cool Melbourne night

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