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<title>ATP Tour – Tennis Masters Cup </title>
<description>One of the most prestigious tennis events in the ATP calendar, the tennis Masters Cup will soon take place at the Shanghai’s Qi Zhong Stadium during the second week of November. This is the last year the competition will be hosted in China as for 2009; ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_659371_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th October 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Armstrong Signs with Astana &amp; Contador Is Not Happy</title>
<description>The all-time favorite Tour de France winner, the American Lance Armstrong has announced his comeback to the professional cycling world. Armstrong’s new goal is to pursue a new Tour de France victory and he has already begun talking to the Astana team. A...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_658037_32.html</link>
<pubDate>06th October 2008</pubDate>
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<title>English Premier League - Robinho’s Tale at Manchester City</title>
<description>The young Brazilian footballer who recently transferred from the Spaniard team Real Madrid to the English Premier League has already debuted for his new team and he seems to be providing a new bright perspective for this year’s campaign. There have been...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_646827_32.html</link>
<pubDate>24th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Gianfranco Zola Named West Ham United New Manager</title>
<description>The recent news regarding the retired Italian footballer Gianfranco Zola becoming the new West Ham United manager has brought many smiles and positive thoughts to the English team fans.   

Zola’s professional career background is very extend as he pl...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_638385_32.html</link>
<pubDate>15th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>US Open Updates – Serena Claims Title While World Number One Nadal Falls </title>
<description>And the action just does not stop at Flushing Meadows where the last players standing in the female tournament, the American Serena Williams and the Serbian Jelena Jankovic met last night after almost two weeks of consecutive games, each player had to fac...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_633701_32.html</link>
<pubDate>09th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Manu Ginobili Had Successful Ankle Surgery</title>
<description>The 31-year-old San Antonio Spurs player Manu Ginobili was hospitalized this week in order to have a repair surgery for his left ankle. Previous to his final decision the player had been struggling with the injury and despite the therapy and rehabilitatio...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_633127_32.html</link>
<pubDate>09th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>F1 European Grand Prix – Ferrari Massa Takes on the Race </title>
<description>The 27-year-old Brazilian driver Felipe Massa continues his excellent performance in the Formula One tracks this time at the Valencia circuit where he won the race and he is now battling to take on the number one position from his McLaren rival Lewis Hami...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_625206_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Real Madrid or Chelsea – Robihno’s Choices to Continue Playing in Europe</title>
<description>The 24-year old Brazilian forward known as Robihno who plays for the Spaniard giant Real Madrid since mid 2005 has recently stated that he would like to consider the proposal made by the English Premier League team Chelsea before the start of this year’...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_625196_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>US Open – Will Defending Champion Federer Win the Grand Slam?</title>
<description>The 27-year-old tennis player ex number one in the world, the Swiss Roger Federer begun his run for a fifth US Open title as defending champion only early this week in New York city. Federer whose reign in the top position came to an end during mid August...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_622950_32.html</link>
<pubDate>05th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Formula One – Monza Awaits the Gran Premio d'Italia</title>
<description>Next September 14th at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in the northern part of Italy, the 86th edition of the Italian Grand Prix will take place and it will gather all the Formula One best drivers as the season’s end approaches and a new world champion be...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_619458_32.html</link>
<pubDate>04th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>WTA – Ivanovic &amp; Jankovic Top Tennis Stars</title>
<description>Both females Serbian tennis super stars, the 20-year old Ana Ivanovic and her long-time rival and friend Jelena Jankovic will be shortly switching places in the world tennis rankings as after nine weeks in the top spot Ivanovic will be replaced as of Augu...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_606508_32.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Shanteau Will Go to Beijing 2008 </title>
<description>US National team swimmer Erick Shanteau who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer; made an announcement regarding his surgery which will be postponed until the conclusion of the Olympic Games at the end of August. 

Shanteau was diagnosed with t...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_603858_32.html</link>
<pubDate>20th August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Formula One Hungary Grand Prix – The Speed Race Continue</title>
<description>The Hungary Grand Prix is one of the races scheduled in the Formula One calendar and it was first held in 1936 in Budapest. Nevertheless, for a period of approximately 50 years the competition did not take place due to the unstable situation the country w...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_600676_32.html</link>
<pubDate>16th August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>MotoGP World Championship 2009 Will Have a New Circuit</title>
<description>Since its inaugural season back in 1949 the motorcycling racing competitions have brought us excitement, action and many surprises throughout the years as the Moto GP which is the premier event of the racing categories keeps developing and gaining territo...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_600606_32.html</link>
<pubDate>16th August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Nadal &amp; Federer on Course to Take Beijing 2008 Gold Medals</title>
<description>Some days after the most fierce tennis match we have witnessed at Wimbledon between the world number one Roger Federer and the new crowned title holder; second best tennis player Rafael Nadal; another chapter of action unveils as we get closer to the begi...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_591203_32.html</link>
<pubDate>27th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Cristiano Ronaldo &amp; Manchester United Saga Not Settle Yet</title>
<description>The 23-year-old Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who is considered as one of the best football players in the world has been for some time now facing a constant struggle to either put an end to his current contract with the English team Manchester United and ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_588347_32.html</link>
<pubDate>24th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>WTA - Tennis Number One Justin Henin Retires Suddenly</title>
<description>Former tennis world number one; the 25-year old Belgium Justin Henin whose tennis career was one of the most outstanding ones in the WTA circuit has recently announced her sudden retirement. It was certainly a shocker for most tennis fans to learn that Ju...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_542377_32.html</link>
<pubDate>20th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Euro 2008 - Germany Certain and Put </title>
<description>The German team seems to be very confident for the Euro 2008 despite they haven’t won any European Championship since 1996. Since the 2006 World Cup the team is still very optimistic due to all the euphoria and excitement received. Up to this point the ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_538939_32.html</link>
<pubDate>15th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Spaniard David Ferrer Shows His Best Clay Tennis at the Barcelona Open 2008  </title>
<description>Spain’s number two tennis player, David Ferrer has been capturing the attention of the media in his native country as well as worldwide due to his remarkable appearances at the 2007 French Open where he reached the third round, the 2007 US Open where he...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_531490_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Franchitti Out Due to Ankle Injury</title>
<description>Dario Franchitti was involved in a violent car crash on the Talladega Superspeedway where he broke his ankle.  Franchitti knew it could have been worse, but now he doesn’t know when is he going back in the racing  world. 

The incident took place on S...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_528148_32.html</link>
<pubDate>01st May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United Ready for Champions League Semifinals</title>
<description>Manchester United Captain Gary Neville believes the team is well prepared to win this season Champions League due to the ability and the preparation the team possesses.

Last year the Manchester United was defeated by the AC Milan, but the team players ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_517934_32.html</link>
<pubDate>16th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>F1 - Ferrari &amp; BMW Take the Top 3 Spots in Bahrain</title>
<description>This past weekend we witnessed the Ferrari team take once more the lead; as the Brazilian driver Felipe Massa won the third race of the Formula One calendar - the Bahrain Grand Prix. Massa is Ferrari’s second driver but he counts with an extend backgrou...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_516896_32.html</link>
<pubDate>13th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>American Horse Curlin Takes the $6 Million Dubai World Cup</title>
<description>The American highest rated colt Curlin has lately made another impressive win at the world’s richest race in Dubai. The young offspring which was sired by Smart Strike and female Sherriff’s Deputy; both of Canadian descent  was foaled in March 2004. T...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_511677_32.html</link>
<pubDate>07th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>What Comes Next for Cycling Teams T-Mobile &amp; RaboBank?</title>
<description>The T-Mobile team was first created in 1991 as a professional road cycling team which was at that moment sponsored by Deutsche Telekom but a few years later the name was changed to T-Mobile. The group has been part of major classic races such as: Tour de ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_508929_32.html</link>
<pubDate>04th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Kovalainen Happy with McLaren-Mercedes</title>
<description>McLaren’s team boss Ron Dennis stated that their new driver Heikki Kovalainen has become a new man since he is driving for Mercedes this year. Kovalainen recently joined McLaren after his 2007 rookie season with Renault during which he showed extraordin...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_506981_32.html</link>
<pubDate>03rd April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>2008 Beijing Games Torch Ceremony Clouded by Continuous Protests</title>
<description>This past Sunday at the archaeological site Olympia – near the Temple of Hera the 29th Olympic Games Torch was lit. This was the beginning of the five-month journey towards the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games which will begin on August 8th. 

The fi...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_503200_32.html</link>
<pubDate>02nd April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>What Does the Future Hold for the ATP Rankings in 2008? </title>
<description>And history continues to write itself as this year’s results continue to interest us even more; up to this point we have seemed some ATP International Series Gold tournaments, one ATP Master Series; the Indian Wells Masters better known as the Pacific L...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_502184_32.html</link>
<pubDate>01st April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Anti Doping Controls at the Euro 2008</title>
<description>The second biggest football event commonly known as the UEFA European Football Championship; which this year will be hosted by the countries of Switzerland and Austria will add a new special measurement. All 16 different football associations will allow f...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_495793_32.html</link>
<pubDate>26th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Anderson Reaches Finals in Las Vegas</title>
<description>The South African player Kevin Anderson reached the finals in the tennis Channel Open last Saturday after beating the American Robby Ginepri in two sets 7-6 (4), 6-4. 

The 6-foot, 7-inch Anderson will face unseeded American Sam Querrey, the winner over...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_491703_32.html</link>
<pubDate>19th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Ireland with Backline Injuries</title>
<description>Ireland’s  backline is known for being the most dynamic and creative in the sport of rugby, but now the team is not going through a very good time since there are several players with injuries;  situation which forced to develop a brand new plan for the...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_491583_32.html</link>
<pubDate>19th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>UEFA Champions Quarter Finals </title>
<description>As the spring approaches we get closer to the final knock out round of the UEFA Champions League. The first  two teams of each group will move into the quarter finals scheduled from April 1st to the 9th. From the first last round which recently finished o...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_490477_32.html</link>
<pubDate>14th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Dubai Tennis Championship Magnets The Top ATP Players </title>
<description>The Dubai Tennis Championship which is one of the International Series Gold began last March 3rd in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This tournament is among the ATP most recognized and well rewarded and most if not all the top ranking tenni...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_490440_32.html</link>
<pubDate>14th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Formula One Hamilton – Too Fast &amp; Too Ready for the Australian Grand Prix </title>
<description>At the moment all Formula One drivers are undergoing the pre season testing before the first Grand Prix event of the year - the Melbourne Circuit at Albert Park. This admirable event has been part of the professional racing calendar since 1985 but as of 1...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_485246_32.html</link>
<pubDate>04th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Singapore to host the 2010 Youth Olympic Games</title>
<description>Just a few hours ago the IOC (International Olympic Committee) president Jacques Rogge officially announced the inauguration of the first Summer Youth Olympic Games which will be held in Singapore for a period of 10 days from August 14th to the 26th, 2010...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_480701_32.html</link>
<pubDate>25th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Federer’s Reign - 209 Weeks as #1 in ATP Rankings</title>
<description>After 4 years in the number one position the talented Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer continues to amaze the sports world by establishing a new record of the most weeks in the number one position.   

His early career started in his home town in Base...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_471404_32.html</link>
<pubDate>11th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>The RA108  - F1 Honda New Car Debut </title>
<description>One of the most prestigious Formula One teams which is ran by the Japanese maker Honda; has recently presented their new car for the scheduled F1 season which will soon began. 

The Honda Racing Team had its beginnings back in 1963 with a very significa...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_465235_32.html</link>
<pubDate>01st February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Breezing through At the Finn Gold Cup </title>
<description>The 2008 Finn Gold Cup Regatta in Melbourne has recently began. There was a total of 85 international and Australian sailors from approximately 33 countries who have engaged in the competition. There are many participants who have taking advantage of the ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_462429_32.html</link>
<pubDate>25th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Force India Set on the Fast Lane of the 2008 F1 Calendar</title>
<description>Force India is the recently conformed Formula One team; just last October 2007 two billionaires Michiel Mol and Vijay Mallya acquired the Spyker F1 team for approximately 88 million Euros. The team’s headquarters are located in Northamptonshire, United ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_255852_32.html</link>
<pubDate>21st January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil The Next 2014 FIFA World Cup Host</title>
<description>Brazil, the country that has won the FIFA World Cup a record of five different times has been selected by the FIFA executive committee to host the next World Cup in 2014.  FIFA president Sepp Blatter stated last Monday that Brazil was a strong and a singl...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_246929_32.html</link>
<pubDate>14th November 2007</pubDate>
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<title>Italian Footballing Authorities Banned Roma Tifosi</title>
<description>Over the past months, there has been an increase in violence during several football games; situation which seems to get even more complicated when the teams involved have had a previous rivalry.  Just to mention a very clear example of this growing probl...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_242837_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th November 2007</pubDate>
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<title>Brazilian Grand Prix future guaranteed until 2014</title>
<description>The Interlagos circuit in the city of Sao Paulo is the home for the very prestigious F1 Brazilian Grand Prix. It was built in 1940 but its popularity grew until the hometown boy and Formula One driver Emerson Fittipaldi got to hold its first Grand Prix - ...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_242844_32.html</link>
<pubDate>08th November 2007</pubDate>
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<title>Countdown to the Masters Cup in Shanghai</title>
<description>The most popular tennis tournament, the Davis Cup will host its 61st final in the United States where the USA will host defending champion Russia next November 30th, 2007. It was in 1992 when the USA last congregated a final also winning its first Davis C...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_237639_32.html</link>
<pubDate>05th November 2007</pubDate>
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<title>Brazilian Grand Prix  - Approaching to the final Challenge</title>
<description>As we approach to the season-ending of the World Formula One Championship, the drivers’ names of whom could win the title become more clear as to whom has the better chances to achieve such triumph.  Up to this point in the competition, the Ferrari team...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_229425_32.html</link>
<pubDate>19th October 2007</pubDate>
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<title>NBA goes overseas</title>
<description>According to league commissioner David Stern;  there are new plans for the upcoming regular NBA games as these could be played  overseas. The sport’s interest  has been increasing internationally, therefore, in an effort to support its curre...</description>
<link>http://www.a1articles.com/article_229485_32.html</link>
<pubDate>19th October 2007</pubDate>
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