'Harry Hectic' poised for Germany debut

With less than a dozen Bundesliga games to his credit and bearing the nickname 'Harry Hectic', Cologne's Jonas Hector admits feeling unsettled about his Germany debut against Gibraltar on Friday.

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Amateur boxing gets a heads up

AIBA says removal of protection reduces likelihood of concussions

'Promateurs' pack punch with fans

The new professional competition run by boxing's previously amateur world governing body is already showing signs of being a hit with fans.

Headgear only feeds delusion of security

Kudos to International Amateur Boxing Association president Wu Ching-kuo for sticking to his guns regarding the world governing body's decision to remove protective headgear in men's bouts - and possibly extend the ban to women's competition.

Indian fighter facing long ban for protest

The Indian boxer who refused to accept her Asian Games bronze medal in a protest over the judging can expect a heavy punishment, the head of the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.

Violinist banned for orchestrated ski races

Vanessa-Mae's Olympic qualifiers rigged to get her to Sochi Games

Fed express keeps delivering wins

For a player described as a spent force a year ago, Roger Federer is proving he still has what it takes to win.

Murray happy to be a contender

Andy Murray could beat Roger Federer on Thursday and crash out of the ATP World Tour Finals or lose and go through to the semifinals - such is the conundrum he faces.

Female sailors making their mark

Boats from Abu Dhabi and China - two nations with no great tradition in offshore racing - have emerged as the early front-runners for the sport's premier prize, the Volvo Ocean Race.

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