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Cape Town Stadium inaugurated January 25, 2010 Jan 25 - Cape Town Stadium, South Africa’s venue for one of this year's FIFA World Cup semi-finals, stages its first match (January 23) after its completion last month.

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Mercedes launch F1 team January 25, 2010 Jan 25 - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher heads the new Mercedes F1 team which is launched in Germany.

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Japan’s soccer "kick" machine January 25, 2010 Jan 25 - Japan unveils what it says is the world’s fastest free kick machine with soccer balls reaching speeds reaching over 200 kph.

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Togo’s cup participation in doubt January 10, 2010 Jan 10 - Confusion surrounds Togo’s participation in the African Nations Cup, after contradictory statements in the wake of the ambush of the team bus in Angola.

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Schumacher rides again December 23, 2009 Dec. 23 - Michael Schumacher comes out of retirement for Mercedes at the age of 40.

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Beckham’s bid for England 2018 December 03, 2009 Dec. 3 - Soccer star David Beckham meets young players at a South African township, visiting the host country for the 2010 World Cup to promote England’s bid to host the 2018 competition.

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Fashion draws before tennis in Qatar October 26, 2009 Oct 26 - The top eight women in tennis come dressed to the nines for their draw at the WTA Championships in Doha, Qatar.

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UK fans cheer F1 champ Button October 20, 2009 Oct. 19 - Jenson Button, who on Sunday (October 18) clinched the 2009 Formula One championship in Brazil, greets fans near London and answers questions on his future with the Brawn team.

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Usain Bolt shows cricket credentials October 19, 2009 Oct 19 - Triple Olympic and world sprinting champion Usain Bolt swaps his running shoes for cricket pads to take part in an all day charity tournament in Jamaica.

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Teen sets sail for world record bid October 18, 2009 Oct 18 - Australian teenager Jessica Watson leaves Sydney Harbour in an attempt to become the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world.

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Sports Wrap September 25, 2009 Sep 25 - Time for this week’s sports wrap with Owen Wyatt.

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Yoga delights for Taj Mahal tourists September 12, 2009 Sep. 12 - A hotel in India’s northern Agra city, overlooking one of the 'wonders of the world' introduces the ancient art of yoga in their tourist package to lure foreign tourists.

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Bridal chic comes cheap September 12, 2009 Sep. 12 - When Isla D’Aubigny saved thousands of pounds by buying her wedding dress from an online designer second-hand clothes agency, her husband was so pleased he bought the company.

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Chinese keen to try Olympic rugby September 07, 2009 Sep 07 - Gold medal-driven China awaits the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s decision to add rugby sevens to the 2016 Summer Games.

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Soccer’s Chelsea banned from buying September 04, 2009 Sep 04 - English soccer club Chelsea have been banned from signing new players until 2011 after they were found guilty of inducing a player to break his contract with another club.

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England jubilant after Ashes win August 24, 2009 Aug 24 - England captain Strauss says guts, determination and character won back the Ashes but Australia rues selection decision.

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England celebrates Ashes triumph August 24, 2009 Aug 24 - England’s cricketers are warmly welcomed to their hotel, following a 2-1 Ashes series win over Australia.

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ボルト2冠に沸くジャマイカ国民（21日） August 21, 2009 8月21日－ベルリンで行われている陸上の世界選手権で200メートル男子決勝が行われ、ジャマイカのウサイン・ボルト選手が19秒19の世界新記録で優勝。9秒58の世界新記録で優勝した100メートルに続く2冠に、ジャマイカの人々は大いに沸いた。

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Lance tweets - fans follow August 19, 2009 Aug 19 - Cycling fans swarm to meet bike star Lance Armstrong and take up his Twitter invitation to join him for a ride around town.

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London Olympics takes shape July 27, 2009 Jul 27 - With exactly three years to go before the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the 'Javelin Train' is launched to serve the games site.