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Is Andy Murray the Man to Stop Novak Djokovic at the US Open?
The pain was too much. The body to weary. Winning both Montreal and Cincinnati is a gruesome task, even for someone with a nearly perfect year like Novak Djokovic. His second loss of the 2011 tennis season came before Andy Murry could win the second set. Djokovic’s shoulder was killing him. Andy Murray made quick and easy work against the World’s number one, winning 6-4 and 3-0 before Djokovic raised the white flag.
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Beach Volleyball 101 (Infographic)
Besides watching girl in minimal clothing jump around in the sand, you can actually enjoy Beach Volleyball by actually playing it on these hot summer days. If you’re new to the sport, this infographic is here to teach you everything from rules, roles, the terminology and jargon of the sport and even some tips and tactics for you advanced users.
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All Blacks Dominate Australia in Tri Nations (Same Old) With 30-14 Win
Despite all of the changes, the All Blacks had another dominant night at Eden Park, beating Australia 30-14. The Wallabies looked like way in over their heads for most of the match.
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Can Roger Federer Get One More Grand Slam?
Days before turning 30, Roger Federer is mounting up for another title chase and hopefully a 17th Grand Slam before time really runs out for the Swiss legend. As usual, there’s that Rafael Nadal problem in the way, and more.
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The History and Winners of the Rugby Union World Cup
We’re a month away from the 2011 Rugby World Cup’s opening match between the All-Blacks and Tonga, so we thought it might be a good time to check the pages of history and give you a run down of the previous winners in the relatively young tournament (inaugural World Cup was in 1987, also in New Zealand) which has been contested six times so far.
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How to Perform the Haka
The Haka is the most awesome thing about Rugby to many people. Here’s a funny way of teaching you how to perform the dance.
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Weird and Unusual Sports – Chess Boxing
If you fancy a quick match of speed chess while throwing a few punches in between sessions (or vice versa), than Chess Boxing is the sport for you.
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What Jonah Lomu Has to Say on England’s All-Black Strip
All-Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has his say on England’s plan to wear an All-Black jersey in their opening match against Argentina in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, in New Zealand.
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Ryan Lochte Beat Phelps and Breaks 200 Medley World Record
Ryan Lochte won his second gold medal in Shanghai, edging out Michael Phelps again, breaking the 200 meter medley world record, setting it at 1:54.00.
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Michael Phelps Wins His First Gold in Shanghai
Michael Phelps won his first gold medal in the 2011 Swimming World Championships, winning a historic fifth first place in the 200 meter butterfly race, beating Japan’s Takeshi Matsuda by nearly a full second.