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2008 athletes of the year of China and world

Xinhua selected China and world top 10 athletes of the year.

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Olympic shooting champion Du Li

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David Beckham insists this has everything to do with soccer and nothing to do with fashion and celebrity.

Girl power revolutionizes Chinese tennis

As Zheng Jie spent combative hour at Beijing International Center, where she pitched up before breakfast one day last week, everything about the scene was normal except for one paltry detail: she was the only player there.

Phelps a study in physical, mental toughness

There was Kobe and LeBron, not just cheering, not just watching, but trying to learn from Michael Phelps, a swimmer teaching all of them about toughness.

WORLD EVENTS

Kostelic wins Cup slalom

Suits affect credibility, says coach

The high-tech swimming suits worn when world records were lowered over 100 times this year could be affecting the credibility, the coach of the world's fastest swimmers said.

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STARS

Gerrard arrested after bar brawl: police source

NZ Olympians head prominent sports people

New Zealand's Olympic champions Tom Ashley and Valerie Vili have capped a golden year, the two stars of New Zealand's games topping the list of sports people featuring in New Year's honors.

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CHINA

Liu to contest Worlds next August if fit

Kenya's Muturi wins Xiamen Marathon with new record

Up-and-coming Mugo Samuel Muturi of Kenya made a tenacious late run to win the 7th Xiamen International Marathon on Saturday, setting his personal best to create a new course record.