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13Jun/090

Got To Believe In Magic

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LA Lakers on verge of glory after Derek Fisher late show. The LA Lakers are on the verge of their 15th NBA title after Derek Fisher's long-range shooting helped them defeat the Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime. The Lakers now lead the seven-game series 3-1 and can clinch the championship if they win in Orlando on Sunday.

10Jun/090

Freddie Roach Is The Real Deal

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Trainers' reputations should be treated with caution – but Freddie Roach is the real deal.

American trainers are often overrated but the man in Manny Pacquiao's corner deservedly takes the prize.

7Jun/090

Number 14!

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Roger Federer equals Pete Sampras' record 14 grand slam titles. Roger Federer’s straight-sets win over Robin Soderling in the French Open final draws him level with Pete Sampras on 14 grand slam titles and makes him the sixth man to win all four majors.

21May/090

Heineken Cup Final Special

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In-form Leicester can take gloss off Ireland's year | English club is hitting form at the right time to take smile from the eyes of O'Driscoll's men

It will go down not so much as the season of the experimental law variations that nearly wrecked rugby, but Ireland's time. They won the grand slam in the Six Nations, they set a world-record crowd for a game below international level – 82,208 – when Munster and Leinster met at Croke Park in the Heineken Cup semi-final, and they filled more places in the original Lions squad, including the post of captain, than any other country.

20May/090

The Most Open Race in Years

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Jenson Button could change style for unpredictable Monaco grand prix

Sunday's showcase Monaco Grand Prix could be the most open in years, even if the formula one championship leader, Jenson Button, will still be very much the man to beat.