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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The murder of a soccer player and kidnapping of the mother of another have shown that not even Brazil&#39;s pride and joy -- soccer -- is immune from the violent crime that sweeps over cities.
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The International Olympic Committee has announced that Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil, will be presented with a sportsmanship medal. The International Olympic Committee has announced
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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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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand had a calming influence on the team during yesterday&#39;s 2-1 victory over archrival Liverpool, the defender&#39;s first match after a drug ban.
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SALVADOR, Brazil -- Eduard Fioza pedals a unicycle up and down a ramp beneath a blue, red, and yellow big top. Jumping off his seat, he darts past a juggler and does a short, impromptu dance.
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By Andrei Khalip RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil  - The murder of a soccerplayer and kidnapping of the mother of another have shown thatnot even Brazil's pride and joy -- soccer -- is immune from theviolent crime that sweeps over cities.
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For some, a new study validates concerns of too much positive reinforcement of the young. Others say it lacks needed nuance.
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Alex Rodriguezâs behavior on Wednesday was clever or childish, cunning gamesmanship or borderline cheating, or maybe something in between.
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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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Mark Hughesâ career as a player and international manager has been characterised by a battling nature and win-at-all-costs attitude.
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When Elie Monteiro caught up with Katelyn Campopiano after her final game suiting up for the University of Massachusetts at Lowell women's soccer team, he was expecting a smile or a laugh.
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Bob Estes spent two days this week trying out new putters, looking for one that just felt right.
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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.
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ALL eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned to Old Trafford yesterday after an eight-match ban for missing a drugs test. However it was his central defensive partner Mikael Silvestre who stole the show with
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World Cup 2006 hosts Germany may pass the honor of playing the opening game of the soccer showpiece to current champions Brazil. The proposal is seen as another example of team chief JÃ¼rgen Klinsmann&#39;s growing control.
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In un quartiere del nord di Rio de Janeiro