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AS began celebrations for its semi-centennial year on Thursday at the inaugaration of the new Forum of Sports Events at the Spanish Olympic Committee.
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GAY RIGHTS IN SPORT
Football fans give gay players postive sign in BBC poll
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2016 BALLON D'OR
Complete list of the 30 nominees for the 2016 Ballon d'Or
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BODYBUILDING
Introducing 6' 8" Martyn "Nightmare" Ford
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SPORT | CRAMP
FLEXPharma says it knows how to stop muscle cramps
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