Issue: September 11, 2012   (Archive)
Saturday, May 18, 2013   

Hunger games
Having won back-to-back Grand Slam titles for the first time since she completed a "Serena Slam," and with the injury setbacks of the past two years behind her, Serena Williams is talking about smashing some records.



Beijing race snubbed
Chinese fans hoping to see Tour of Spain champion Alberto Contador race in next month's Tour of Beijing face a big letdown as the Spaniard is unlikely to travel for a "pointless" event.

In-form Rory takes game to next level
Like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats before him, Rory McIlroy has raised his game to a level where he fully expects to be lifting a trophy at the end of the week.

Rebuilt Manning back with a sparkle
Peyton Manning made a sparkling return after a year's injury absence from the NFL, leading Denver to a 31-19 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in his Broncos debut.

Las Vegas holiday ends in tragedy for Aussie Rules star
An Australian Rules footballer has died while on holiday in Las Vegas after falling from a hotel, his Port Adelaide club said.



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