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Enlarge textThe opiate of the masses. Bread and Circuses. War without bullets. Sport. Call it what you will. Here are some of the more memorable moments which shaped the past 12 months.
Spain bask in the glory of winning Euro 2008.
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Boxing. The sweet science. Call it what you will.
Russian WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (left) ended any hope of Evander Holyfield winning a fifth title. (AP)
There once was a time when people use to talk about pugilism. Dissect every jab and right-hand lead. Speak of the awkwardness of fighting a Southpaw or the merits of the Peek-a-Boo style.
Give me a break. Our cricketers are seeking bigger pay cheques ahead of Wednesday’s First Test against South Africa.
Australian cricketers are seeking even bigger pay cheques. (AAP)
That was my immediate response after reading our cricketers are seeking bigger pay cheques ahead of Wednesday’s First Test against South Africa.
One thing you can say about Formula One this season. It's been anything but boring.
Brazilian Rubens Barrichello steers his Honda during the free practice sessions in Monza (AAP)
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He came. He saw. He spluttered.
There used to be a tennis court...
Oh how far we have fallen.
As I made my way down memory lane to White City's centre court in
Sydney’s Eastern suburbs recently, an overwhelming blanket of sadness
overwhelmed me.
It was without doubt one of the most controversial requirements ever proposed by a sporting body.
I’m talking about the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s (LPGA) decision to require all its members to speak English by 2009 or face suspension.
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