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At last, say sprinters ahead of Tour's third stage

AFP - Monday, July 7

SAINT BRIEUC, France (AFP) - - A massive sigh of relief is likely to be heard among the Tour de France sprinters ahead of the race's third stage on Monday. More »

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Transfer system turns players into 'mercenaries' - Wenger
AFP - Monday, July 7
LONDON (AFP) - - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vented his frustration over the transfer system, saying it encouraged footballers to become financial "mercenaries". More »
Football: Transfer system turns players into 'mercenaries' - Wenger
AFP - Monday, July 7
LONDON, July 6, 2008 (AFP) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vented his frustration over the transfer system, saying it encouraged footballers to become financial "mercenaries". More »
Venus proves health of women's game, says Martina
AFP - Monday, July 7
LONDON (AFP) - - Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Venus Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health. More »
Rugby headmaster Henry says All Blacks must do better
AFP - Sunday, July 6
WELLINGTON (AFP) - - Not content with inflicting the first defeat on South Africa since their World Cup win last year, All Blacks coach Graham Henry is demanding a better performance in the second Test next weekend. More »
Wallabies prepare for rugby Tri-Nations challenge
AFP - Sunday, July 6
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) - - The Wallabies, fresh from record back-to-back victories over France, are preparing for the sterner challenges of World Cup champions South Africa and New Zealand in the Tri-Nations. More »
All Blacks' lock Thorn suspended over tackle
AFP - Sunday, July 6
WELLINGTON (AFP) - - All Black lock Brad Thorn was suspended for a week Sunday for picking up and dumping Springboks captain John Smit during the bruising Tri-Series Test, meaning he will miss next week's second match. More »
Meena Lee surges to front at rain-disrupted Arkansas LPGA event
AFP - Sunday, July 6
ROGERS, Arkansas (AFP) - - South Korea's Meena Lee posted a seven-under 65 to take a one-shot clubhouse lead during a rain-interrupted second round of the LPGA Arkansas Championship on Saturday. More »
Phelps on course for swim history in Beijing
AFP - Sunday, July 6
OMAHA, Nebraska (AFP) - - Michael Phelps won his fifth individual event at the US Olympic swimming trials here Saturday, his 100m butterfly triumph leaving him poised for a run at history in Beijing. More »
Lovable losers - the Olympic ideal or waste of space
AFP - Sunday, July 6
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - - The Olympic movement has a long history of loveable losers but debate rages over whether they embody the spirit of Games or are a distraction unworthy of competing alongside the world's top athletes. More »