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Steyn eyes ton for Northern Bulls in Super 15 rugby
Superboot Morne Steyn will play his 100th Super Rugby game for table-topping Northern Bulls this weekend as Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper makes his first appearance for the Queensland Reds this year.

'Magnificent Mary' scrapes into Olympics
Women's boxing legend MC Mary Kom spoke of her immense relief after she was handed an Olympic lifeline on Friday -- without even throwing a punch.

Money troubles raising corruption risk in football
There are thousands of players like Mario Cizmek in football, professionals who never fulfilled their early promise yet whose passion for the game takes them to unfashionable clubs to earn a living from the game they love.

Final Quotas Filled for Women's Boxing at London Olympics
The 2012 London Olympics will see the debut of women's boxing as an Olympic event, and the conclusion of the Women's World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China May 19 saw the final continental quotas filled.

Babe Waxpak: Putting a price on 1988 Olympic baseball poster
Dear Babe: Years ago, before the kids used up all of my hard-earned money, I attended quite a few small baseball card shows in Orange County. One of the things hanging on my 15-year-old's bedroom wall is a picture of the 1988 U.S. Olympic baseball team. It is signed by every player. I think most of them went on to play in (Major League Baseball). The three most notable players on that team are ...

Earthquakes salvage 1-1 tie with Crew
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Alan Gordon scored in the 90th minute to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Solomon: Baylor savors unparalleled year in all sports
Solomon: Baylor savors unparalleled year in all sports Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:41 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 Winning a Heisman, multiple Big 12 and national championships, a bowl game victory and having all 19 sports reach postseason competition is an ...

Olympic Torch Relay Begins Across The UK
The Olympic torch has started its 70-day journey across the UK from Land's End, the most southwesterly tip of mainland Britain.

What Do Fans Think About Baseball’s Biggest Questions?
Sports fans are known for their passion, loyalty, superstitions – but most of all – opinions. From the broadcast booth and sideline reporters to sports radio and blogs, the “experts” debate issues in every sport.