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China's Liu Xiang clears a hurdle at a training base in Shanghai June 30, 2009. Liu's coach said the hurdler is recovering well from his ankle injury but he is not a hundred percent fit for competition.
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Liu Xiang's absence a blow to China's Worlds hopes

The Chinese track and field team will struggle to achieve success in the absence of star hurdler Liu Xiang at the Athletics World Championships in Berlin in August, officials have conceded.

US shock Spain to reach Confederations final

United States scored their greatest win for almost 60 years by beating European champions Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

After Kaka, Real sets sights on C. Ronaldo

China claims seventh Sudirman Cup title

Barcelona beats Man United 2-0 in final

Nadal, Safina cruising in French Open

Murray vows to return, targets US Open title

Andy Murray vowed to return to Wimbledon a better player next year after Andy Roddick ended his hopes of being a first Briton in the men's final since 1938 with a clinical masterclass of power serving and variation in pace.

Lakers hang on for 101-96 win in Game 2

Artest going to Lakers

Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season.