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West Brom 3-3 Cardiff
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Respect but little reward for dogged Skelton
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Jones on top and says bring on Calzaghe
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Young German defies Westwood for first victory
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Llanelli 0-41 Clermont A
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Harlequins 10-31 Stade Français
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Ebaziyan can be another Irish champion
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Noland fit and ready to make fences debut
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Aikines-Aryeetey's losing lesson
Athletics: World junior champion Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was dismayed at losing in his sprint comeback after a year out
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Stepney denies responsibility for McLaren punishment
Formula one: Former Ferrari engineer Nigel Stepney has denied any wrongdoing in the spygate row
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Injuries jolt McNamara's planning
Rugby league: Bradford suffered a double blow with David Solomona and Semi Tadulala ruled out for the season start
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MacArthur praises Joyon record
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur said she was happy for Francois Joyon after he smashed her round-the-world record
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Ponting must learn to be humble
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Court controversy
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