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Opposition Puts World Cup Super-Combined Event in Peril
New York Times Men's World Cup ski racing arrives this weekend in the snow-covered village of Chamonix, France, where fans will see the sport's endangered species: the super-combined event. Known as the super combi, it is composed of one downhill run, usually held in … |
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Putin Urges Fans to Help Tourists at World Cup
RIA Novosti MOSCOW, January 19 (RIA Novosti) – Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin put out an empassioned call on Thursday for football fans across the nation to turn the 2018 World Cup into a festival for the sport. Russia is hosting football's top tournament … Football fan? No visa needed in 2018, says Putin |
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After 'humbling' loss, US women's soccer team is cautious
USA TODAY The US women's soccer team won sports fans' hearts anew with its dramatic run to last summer's World Cup final. But the drama proved there are no gimmes any more in the sport. By Martin Rose, Getty Images After Carli Lloyd, top, and Team USA's … Hope Solo US team's transcendent star London offers prize beyond Olympics Soccer in the States now in vogue |
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US could yet become a world leader
Fox News JOHANNESBURG (AP) – If you have been around American soccer for any length of time you'll know that there are only two questions that matter about this sport: Will the USA ever be able to win a World Cup? And secondly, when will the USA produce its own … |
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2015 Rugby World Cup organisers plan cheaper tickets
BBC Sport Organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England have revealed some tickets for group matches will cost under £10. The reduced prices are considered necessary to fill northern football venues such as Old Trafford, Anfield and Newcastle's Sports Direct … A successful England means a successful World Cup, says 2015 organisers England aim for 'best World Cup yet' Premiership set to make way for World Cup |
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Once again, players, observers wait for Tiger breakout
USA TODAY “Gary Woodland will be the breakout player,” said Matt Kuchar, who teamed with Woodland to win the World Cup in '11. “He's got the length, the power, and he has the all-around game. We'll see a lot more from him in 2012.” Fowler, Bradley, Simpson … Golf feature: Ten golfers to keep an eye on in 2012 |
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