the 2008 Beijing Olympics

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Lavezzi Denies Racism As ‘wacky’ Pose Causes Storm

Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi has issued an apology through his Chinese club after publicity photos that...

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Australian Great Jackson Reveals Painkiller ‘nightmare’

Basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed her "nightmare" of prescription drug dependency as the star centre and...

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Former Britain High Jumper Dies In Jamaica Motorbike Crash

British Olympic high jump silver medallist Germaine Mason has died aged 34 after a motorcycle crash in Jamaica. The...

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Former GB High Jumper, 34, Dies In Jamaica Motorbike Crash

British Olympic high jump silver medallist Germaine Mason has died at the age of 34 after a motorcycle crash, police in...

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London Mayor Approves Chelsea’s New Stadium

Chelsea’s plans to build a new £500 million ($610mn, 580mn euros) 60,000-seat stadium cleared another major hurdle...

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Australian Swimmer Hackett To Seek Help Abroad After Family Bust-Up

Australian Olympic swimming great Grant Hackett says he will seek treatment overseas for mental health problems after...

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Australian Swimmer Hackett Posts Bruised Face Photo Amid Family…

Australian swimming star Grant Hackett posted a photograph of his cut and bruised face on social media Thursday as his...

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Swimming Great Hackett Arrested Over ‘mental Issues’

Troubled Australian swimming great Grant Hackett was arrested Wednesday, with his father citing "mental health issues",...