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Costa scores winning goal for Chelsea

Chelsea have begun their English Premier League campaign with a hard fought victory over London rivals West Ham United, 2-1. Eden Hazard scored the first goal for Chelsea in the 47th minute through a penalty kick,

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Bolt believes new 200m world record is a possibility

Usain Bolt believes a new 200m world record is a possibility as he embarks on the next leg of his race for immortality at the Rio Olympics. The world's fastest man electrified Rio by winning a third consecutive

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War of words fires up between Cheika and Hansen

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has fired up the war of words with his New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen, saying the All Blacks rate the Wallabies as having no chance of winning this weekend's Rugby Championship o

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Nadi soccer team prepare for 2016 Battle of the Giants

The Nadi soccer team has started their training for the 2016 Inkk Mobile BOG with the aim to win their third soccer title this year. The team has already won the Champion vs Champion title earlier this year and the

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Raiders win over Storm

The Canberra Raiders proved they are genuine premiership contenders with a powerful 22‑8 win over Melbourne Storm last night. Canberra's attack and Melbourne's defence was the key match‑up heading into

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Fiji Bati presents I-tatau to Sports Minister

“Be brave and go forth and conquer” Those were the words of the Minister for Youth and Sports, Laisenia Tuitubou to the Vodafone Fiji Bati team when they presented their I-tatau at Nasoqo House earlier

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Newtown community to have a special celebration for Tuwai

The Newtown community in Nasinu will be having a special celebration for their son, Jerry Tuwai when he returns from the Rio Olympic Games next week. Tuwai’s brother Mataiyasi Cokanasiga says the people in Ne

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Dreketi hopes for a better outing at Inkk Mobile BOG

The Dreketi Soccer side has gained much experience from their Fiji FACT outing and they will be hoping for a better outing at the 2016 Inkk Mobile BOG tournament. Dreketi Soccer president, Jai Karan says they have

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Wallabies hungry for win against All Blacks

The Wallabies are fit and hungry for a win against the All Blacks this weekend. Coach, Michael Cheika says they are ready to tackle the more match‑hardened All Blacks in the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup o

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All Blacks name squad to face Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup

The All Blacks have named their squad to face the Wallabies in their Bledisloe Cup match this weekend. June Series debutant Elliot Dixon has been left out of the 32‑man squad. Flanker Matt Todd and prop Kane

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Gold medal‑winning swimmer robbed at Rio Olympics

The US Olympic Committee has confirmed that Gold medal‑winning swimmer Ryan Lochte and three others have been robbed at the Rio Olympics. He and the other members of the US Olympic swimming team had their taxi st

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Roosters claim win over Cowboys

The Roosters have added to North Queensland's recent run of poor results, condemning last year's premiers to a third straight loss. The Roosters turned a handy 12‑point lead at the break into a comfortabl

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Phelps claims 23rd Gold medal with Team USA 4x100m relay team

American Legend Michael Phelps bowed out of the Olympics with a 23rd career gold medal, as Great Britain took silver in the men's 4x100m relay. The 31‑year‑old secured his fifth title of Rio 2016 as he team

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