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New Zealand team at World Cup 2010

Although celebrating only their second appearance in a finals tournament, New Zealand's collection of lower-league players is unlikely to pose any real threat at World Cup 2010. All white now: Rory Fallon celebrates after...

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South Korea team at World Cup 2010

South Korea qualified easily for a seventh consecutive World Cup, but they lack the firepower to hurt the big beasts. The good times: South Korea reached the World Cup semi-finals on home soil in 2002 Photo: EPA South Korea...

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How the World Cup bid rivals compare

England's campaign to win the 2018 or 2022 World Cup faces a field of rivals that has never been so crowded or competitive. Partly this is because the tournaments for 2010 and 2014 were effectively shoo-ins for South Africa and...

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Golf-Dubai World Championship second round scores

Nov 20 (Reuters) - Leading second round scores from the Dubai World Championship at the par-72 Earth course in the United Arab Emirates on Friday. 135 Lee Westwood (Britain) 66 69 137 Robert Allenby (Australia) 65 72

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Beefing up

Boyce Sebenego's farm lies 250 kilometres from Botswana's capital city, Gaborone. Many farms in Botswana are run on a part-time, non-professional basis. Professional production A short drive away from the Sebenegos' farm lies a...

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Giraffes use 'supercharged' heart

A long neck requires a special heart For children and scientists alike the extraordinary shape of the giraffe has posed many questions. Why they have such long necks has so far been partly answered. However, exactly how they...

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Algeria team at World Cup 2010

Having survived the white heat of a sudden death play-off against arch-rivals Egypt, Alergia pose a potential danger to the more established teams at World Cup 2010. Party time: Rabah Saadane, in his fifth spell as Algeria...

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Portugal team at World Cup 2010

Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their team, cannot be dismissed as contenders at World Cup 2010. World Cup here we come: Portgual celebrate after defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the 2010 finals in South Africa Photo:...

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Washout denies Collingwood his record

South Africa v England, abandoned England's first one-day international against South Africa was washed out at the Wanderers today without a single ball being bowled. Following heavy rain overnight and throughout the day in...

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Serbia team at World Cup 2010

Marshalled in defence by Nemanja Vidic, but with strong attacking capabilities, Serbia are a team for the major powers to avoid at World Cup 2010. One to watch: Milan Jvanovic takes on Serbia's fellow World Cup 2010 finalists...

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