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Egypt Football Riots a Reminder that Sport Isn't Life
Football isn't life. No sport is life. Nothing is life except, of course, life . 74 people are dead, and that number may very well go up sooner than later, after the post-match violence that occurred in a football stadium located in Port Said, Egypt.

From heaven to hell, Greek sport in freefall
ATHENS (Reuters) - Peeling paint flakes from Athens' Olympic park. Its entrances locked, this once sparkling edifice to sporting greatness lies rotting and largely unused -- maintenance costs too high for near-bankrupt Greece to operate. The rate of decay and dilapidation in just eight years provides a visual clue to the Greek scenario, one as effective as any economist's report or politician's ...

Autopsy planned for SC college football player
CLINTON, S.C. -- An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death of a Presbyterian College football player.

U.S. runners have tough road at Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games , officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, are set to begin July 27 in London, England. The Games, which will run until Aug. 12, will be held in the United Kingdom's largest city for an unprecedented third time. Lon

New games area kicks off schools' football initiative
A brand new multi-use games area at Rhydypenau Primary School played host to the launch of an innovative schools football initiative between Cardiff Council and Cardiff City Football Club.

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Rugby golfer named Young Sports Personality of the Year
RUGBY golfer Lauren Taylor has been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. The 17-year-old was given the honour at a glitzy awards ceremony held last night (Thursday) in Salford and watched by millions of people.

Zambia back in semis after 16-year absence
Stoppila Sunzu, Christopher Katongo and James Chamanga scored as Zambia overcame 10-man Sudan 3-0 Saturday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a 16-year absence.

Frolf: A Wonderful Winter Sport
Many sports are better suited for spring and summer. These are the seasons people think of baseball and golf, as well as many other outdoor activities. However, I actually prefer being outside during the winter. The cold and gloomy atmosphere makes me enjoy nature just that much...