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Change of surface won’t affect #Djokovic’s stranglehold on #Tennis
#Djokovic’s recent history: He won the titles in 2013 and 2015 and reached the finals in 2009 and 2012. Even with the abrupt transition from #NorthAmerican hard courts to soft #European clay, Djokovic’s cerebral, controlled game can be expected to… Read More ›
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#US women’s national #Soccer team considers #Olympic boycott
In its continuing fight for wage parity with male athletes, the #US women’s national #Soccer team is contemplating a boycott of this year’s #Rio #Olympics. The team made waves around the world last week after it sued the U.S. Soccer Federation, claiming… Read More ›
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#China Wants to Become a ‘#Soccer Superpower’ by 2050
The #Chinese government has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to get 50 million children and adults playing #Soccer by the end of this decade, with the broader objective of becoming a “world football superpower” by 2050. Read more at: http://time.com/4290251/china-soccer-superpower-2050-football-fifa-world-cup/
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#RafaelNadal, #Tennis’ Ultimate Warrior, can prove in the clay court swing he is still a force
#Tennis: “That raw, intense, one-of-a-kind energy,” #Isner wrote. “Both won championships, and both packed stadiums. But mostly, it’s that energy. There will never be another Warrior, and there will never be another #Rafa.” Read more at: http://www.thenational.ae/sport/comment/rafael-nadal-tennis-ultimate-warrior-can-prove-in-the-clay-court-swing-he-is-still-a-force
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#TomWatson, one of #Golf’s greats, bids farewell to the #Masters
#TomWatson has taken his final swings at #AugustaNational. There were tears and hugs, and an appreciative wave of his hat to a crowd that embraced the final moments on the historic course from a #Golf Hall of Famer. Read more at:… Read More ›
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Teenage star #Oleksiak mows down records at #Olympic #Swimming trials
Teen sensation #PennyOleksiak demolished both a national and world junior record en route to earning a third swim in #Rio this #summer. Read more at: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/aquatics/oleksiak-records-swim-trials-1.3528976
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#Prince #William, #Kate to participate in #Cricket match in #Mumbai
The #Duke and #Duchess of #Cambridge will participate in a #Cricket match between beneficiaries and representatives of three charity organisations at the Oval Maidan in #Mumbai on Sunday, the first day of their tour of India and #Bhutan. Read more… Read More ›
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#Djokovic’s New #Tennis Psychology
#NovakDjokovic’s success is underpinned by his remarkable physical fitness and stamina, his incredible talent for returning serves, and his excellence in almost every aspect of the game. Another crucial but less discussed factor is #Djokovic’s innovative approach to #Tennis psychology based… Read More ›
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Stop War Start #Tennis
Ahead of the International Day of #Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, #Tennis doubles players Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi from #Pakistan and Rohan Bopanna from #India are exemplifying how sport can help overcome political divides, promote tolerance and develop friendships… Read More ›
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