Evans drops 'nearly man' label

Mention Cadel Evans' name to cyclists, fans or media and the reaction you get is likely to contain a mixture of admiration, wonder and mystery.

• South Africa sports ministry: Semenya keeps medal
• Mercedes takes over F1 champions Brawn
• Brawn feted in home town victory parade
• Toyota pulls out of Formula One
• S Africa's Sheraton team dominates China Cup regatta
• Usain Bolt adopts Kenyan 'Lightning Bolt'

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Button faces another huge challenge

Jenson Button faces the toughest challenge of his Formula One career when he joins Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season and he knows it.

• Del Piero ready for any role in new Juventus system
• King Roger's crown wobbling
• Henry admits using his hand to qualify France
• IAAF agrees that Semenya keeps title
• Federer faces choppy ride to secure top spot
• Kobe gets 40 in Lakers' 106-93 win

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Good news for floundering Sharks

The struggling Shanghai Sharks basketball club received a much-needed boost yesterday when it was confirmed captain Liu Wei had chosen to stay with the team instead of transferring to Bayi.

• China coaches race for 2012 Olympic positions
• Top youngsters on show in Nanjing
• Zhang poised to bounce back next year
• Chinese mainland's sportswear brand goes int'l through HK
• China's top golfer Liang to represent Asia at Royal Trophy
• Lu ready to take on elite after winning 1st big title

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Del Piero ready for any role in new Juventus system

Fit-again Alessandro del Piero is keen to get his campaign underway after playing just 10 minutes with Juventus so far this season but the captain may have to take up an unfamiliar role to get back into the team.

• Domenech feels no need to apologise for 'referee error'
• FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay
• Spain go top of world rankings
• FIFA should allow replays for cheating: French minister
• Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay
• Egypt recalls Algiers envoy after soccer loss

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King Roger's crown wobbling

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will step on board the riverboat to the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday with the world No 1 ranking in their sights.

• Wickmayer and Malisse appeal
• Federer faces choppy ride to secure top spot
• Federer, del Potro in same group for ATP Finals
• Top youngsters on show in Nanjing
• Zhang poised to bounce back next year
• Lu ready to take on elite after winning 1st big title

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A-Rod finally a champion after year of turmoil

Alex Rodriguez grabbed the World Series trophy and wouldn't let go.

• Rockets hand Wolves 11th straight loss, 97-84
• Kobe gets 40 in Lakers' 106-93 win
• Mavs' Nowitzki hits winner in OT
• Grizzlies, Iverson part ways after only 3 games
• Lakers outrun, outgun Suns 121-102
• Mavericks overpower Rockets after slow start

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