Issue: April 20, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013   

China plays down Games medal hopes
A top Chinese sports official has played down expectations at the London Olympics, saying it will be tough to repeat the stellar performance of four years ago on home soil.



Chelsea boss full of praise for old guard
Roberto Di Matteo says Chelsea's old guard have silenced their critics after leading the Blues to a 1-0 upset of holders Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

Race violence
Violence marred Bahrain's controversial Grand Prix race as a firebomb exploded near Force India team members and protesters clashed with police in the lead-up to today's Formula 1 practice runs.



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