For Rio, a Test of Temperament
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 -- Magazine surveys have called the residents here the friendliest in the world, the local music can melt stress on contact, and geological terms seem less apt than religious ones for the spectacular landscape.
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Sven-Goran Eriksson is relishing the selection dilemma posed by the long-awaited return of Rio Ferdinand to the England squad ahead of next weekendâs World Cup qualifier against Wales.
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New Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann said he was encouraged by his team&#39;s brave 1-1 draw with world champions Brazil in a friendly international on Wednesday.
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He&#39;s a cool guy, a borderline lunatic, someone who can jam the hell out of a Strat. He&#39;s got a temper that&#39;s quicker than Michael Vick and spent some time last week talking football
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By Andrew Hay BRASILIA, Brazil  - Brazil wants a seat at the toptable of world nations.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 17 -- Revelers clad in black and white flocked to the city's center Saturday for the traditional Black Ball band, putting aside the violence that has cast a shadow over Rio de Janeiro in recent weeks.
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Travel: Where better to master the samba than  Rio, with a chance to strut your stuff at the world's greatest carnival?  Rachel Foster  limbers up.
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IRL officials agreed with many a seasoned observer in considering that Texas race winner Helio Castroneves got a big jump on the field at the final restart in the Chevy 500k, and penalised the Brazilian for his over-enthusiasm.
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RIO Ferdinand said it was a welcome relief just to be playing football again after making his return from an eight-month suspension last night in Manchester Unitedâs 2-1 Premiership win against Liverpool at Old Trafford.
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A famed parrot showed signs of an inner life, and a bit of a temper.
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one being habitat - I wonder if there is a conscientious effort from the cement jungle population to give one creature a chance.
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There are favorites and there are expectations, but to compete in the Olympics is to hazard the risk of being outfought, outscored, out-happied.
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Scientists are racing to develop a test to catch athletes who may attempt to boost performance by manipulating their genes.
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Competing for Shahid's attention is not just Bebo but his one-and-a half-year-old golden retriever. Meet Shahid's paw-pal Kaizer
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Ronaldo is determined to prove he can still score goals.
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A new film is drawing attention to Rio de Janeiroâs violent and feared elite anti-trafficking police force, the BOPE.
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ATHENS - Klete Keller says he likes to run with the bulls. Talks a little bull, too. But he doesn&#39;t kid around in the water.