Rafael
Benitez further endeared himself to Chelsea fans by launching an extraordinary
attack on the club, criticising fans for protesting against him and questioning
why he was only appointed on a temporary basis.
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It’s
been a good week for Slovenia(***)s Tina Maze, who capped a brilliant ski season by becoming the first woman to have broken the 2,000 points barrier at the World
Cup, after her victory in the downhill gave her wins in all five disciplines.
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The
claycourt king continues his comeback: Rafael Nadal triumphed at the Mexico
Open, demolishing compatriot David Ferrer to claim his second title in three
events since his long injury lay-off.
At
least they won’t overheat - Competitors enjoy the chilly climate at the
Antarctica Marathon. Fifty-two competitors from different countries took part in the race.
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Mourinho: The Spanish title race may be over, but the bragging rights are up
for grabs. Barcelona’s recent slump continues as Real Madrid gained their
second win over the Catalans in five days.
The
World Baseball Classic got off to an interesting start, when 2009 finalists
South Korea were shocked 5-0 by minnows Netherlands.
The
fallout from the IOC’s decision to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympic program
continues. Bulgaria’s national wrestling team coach Armen Nazaryanm has started
a hunger striker to protest the decision.
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There(***)s hope for the oldies. Ryan Giggs has signed a new
one-year contract at Manchester United, keeping the 39-year-old Wales winger at
Old Trafford until June 2014, which will see him complete a 23rd season at the
club.