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Hard times for China's clubs as game declines

BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — Another miserable soccer season in China drew to an underwhelming close when Shandong Luneng claimed the Chinese Super League (CSL) title with a goalless home draw at the weekend. ...  > full story

BOA anger at funding cuts for Britain's minority sports

LONDON, Dec. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — The British Olympic Association (BOA) accused the Government of turning its back on less popular sports on Wednesday when a breakdown of funding for sports in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics was published. ...  > full story

Houston Rockets doctor to treat Liu's foot: report

BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — China has put its faith in Houston Rockets doctor Tom Clanton to help fix the foot of injured 110 meters hurdles world champion Liu Xiang, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the Chinese Athletics Administrative Center. ...  > full story

Olympians battle to stay in the public eye

MILAN, Nov. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — Italy's triumphant Olympic fencers are using all their fighting skills to stay in the limelight and promote their sport now that post-Beijing interest has waned. ...  > full story

Coe plays down London 2012 security fears

LONDON, Nov. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — London 2012 Olympics chief Sebastian Coe said on Thursday that Britain was well-equipped to deliver a safe Games after the attacks in Mumbai put security of major events back in the spotlight. ...  > full story

James goes about business of winning until his big day

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — LeBron James gave his standard response when questioned about his future on Tuesday, yet the Cleveland Cavaliers forward understands the gambles being made by NBA teams now to chase players eligible for free agency in 2010. ...  > full story

Australian D'Arcy pleads guilty to assault

SYDNEY, Nov. 24, 2008 (Reuters) — Australian swimmer Nick D'Arcy has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault which cost him his place at this year's Beijing Olympics, local media reported on Tuesday. ...  > full story

Bolt and Isinbayeva named 2008 Athletes of the Year

MONTE CARLO, Nov. 24, 2008 (Reuters) — Olympic champions Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia were named 2008 World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Gala on Sunday. ...  > full story

Media hails Spain's team spirit after Davis Cup triumph

MADRID, Nov. 24, 2008 (Reuters) — Spain's nailbiting Davis Cup final triumph over Argentina was hailed as a team victory in adversity by local media on Monday. ...  > full story

Japan lose Dragons fire for WBC defense

TOKYO, Nov. 22, 2008 (Reuters) — Japan coach Tatsunori Hara has suffered a blow ahead of next year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) following a run-in with the Chunichi Dragons. ...  > full story
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