Issue: August 13, 2012   (Archive)
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Amazing Bolt promises to keep pushing barriers
Usain Bolt has pledged to keep pushing the barriers after Jamaica's astonishing relay triumph but admitted he may have reached his peak in London.



Uphill struggle as Rio girds for 2016
Known for its idyllic beaches and carnival, Rio de Janeiro officially assumes the mantle of Olympic city, but it faces an uphill struggle in taming traffic gridlock, poor infrastructure and slum violence.

World closing on China divers, says champion
Newly-crowned Olympic diving champion David Boudia says the world is coming after China following his sensational upset of world champion Qiu Bo in a thrilling 10-meter platform final.

McIlroy storms to top but struggling Tiger stays in hunt
Rory McIlroy, seeking his second Major title, held a three-shot lead after the weather-delayed third round of the PGA Championship, while Tiger Woods fought back to trail the Northern Irishman by five strokes.

City fire warning to title hopefuls
Manchester City may not have yet secured the big-name signing manager Roberto Mancini craves, but they sent a message to their Premier League rivals after a 3-2 win over 10-man Chelsea in the Community Shield.



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