Sport
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Dutch teen becomes youngest round-the-world sailor
Sixteen-year-old Laura Dekker has arrived back on dry land this weekend after sailing a full circuit of the Earth. She faced many dangers, but the worst, she says, was social services.
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Henry comes home with triumphant return to Arsenal
After years away from Arsenal, star striker Thierry Henry is back. With a spectacular last-minute goal, he made an impressive return – but is this romance or reality?
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Zambezi nightmare as bungee jump goes wrong
When Erin Langworthy went bungee jumping, she hoped for an adrenaline rush. Instead, after the cord snapped, she found herself fighting for life in the Zambezi river. Was it worth the risk?
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Racism haunts football as England captain charged
In the latest of a string of racism scandals, John Terry has been charged with a criminal offence for racially abusing another player. Can prejudice ever be kicked out of football?
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Jonny Wilkinson retires from international rugby
The reluctant hero of English rugby has called time on a glittering international career. His extraordinary kicking skills were the product of a steely focus and determination.
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Woman-free BBC award shortlist provokes outrage
An all-male shortlist for the annual Sports Personality of the Year competition has drawn heavy criticism. Why do women in sport get so little attention?
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Gary Speed suicide provokes tough questions
As the much-loved Wales manager is found dead, many are shocked that an apparently happy man could take his own life. A dark side to the privileged world of football is emerging.
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Cricket hero turned cheat gets prison term
Salman Butt, former captain of the Pakistani cricket team, will serve 30 months in prison for his part in a match-fixing scandal. His fall has brought shame to a once respectable sport.
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Dead climber’s partner reveals guilt and sorrow
Celebrated mountaineer Erhard Loretan was killed in April, when his climbing partner slipped. This week, she has spoken about her feelings of responsibility.
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Motorsport shocked by crash death in $5 million race
The excitement of Dan Wheldon's last IndyCar race turned to tragedy on Sunday as fifteen cars crashed, ending his life and sporting career. What's the right balance between thrills and safety?
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Sporting world in shock after striker mutiny
Football star Carlos Tevez is reported to have disobeyed orders mid-game, breaching a multi-million pound contract with his club. He is highly talented, but is he 'poisoning' his team?
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Olympics fit Britons campaign slammed
A former sports minister says not enough people in the UK are being inspired to take up sport by next year's Olympic Games. Is the level of participation 'disastrous' as he claims?
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England top in world cricket – at last!
England's cricket team have done what England's footballers haven't managed since 1966 – become the worlds's best. It's great to be the global number one! How did they do it?
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Calamity strikes in world’s greatest cycle race
The Tour de France is an astonishing feat, but as more and more riders drop out of the race with horrific injuries, should we be asking if it's worth it?
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Lure of the great outdoors breaks all records
New research shows that more of us are longing to shake off the urban lifestyle and experience the campfire and the open sky. A craze – or a long-term trend?