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At the end of a year which has seen the football transfer record smashed, the longest Wimbledon final in history and another Brit seal Formula One glory it seemed like the perfect moment to recap some of the most memorable sporting achievements of 2008.
Sport.co.uk takes a walk down memory lane and picks its top ten...
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As the year draws to a close Sport.co.uk decided that it was time to take a look at the sports men and women that have shone above any other in 2009. From the charismatic sprinter Usain Bolt who won 3 gold medals at the World Championships to Roger Federer who claimed his 15th Grand Slam title, it has been an exceptional year for a number of stars. Closer to home we watched Jessica Ennis become Britainrsquo;s first world heptathlete champion and...
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been named as the International Tennis Federation mens and womens champions for 2009.Both players ended the year top of their respective rankings, with Federer having broken the all-time record for mens Grand Slam titles earlier this year.The Swiss master followed victory at the French Open with a 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, edging out Andy Roddick in an epic five-set final.Federer said after receiving his latest award: "It is an honour for me to...
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Cardiff Blues duo Deiniol Jones and Gareth Williams have both signed new contracts to extend their careers with the Welsh club.Thirty-year-old hooker Williams has penned an extension running until 2013, while lock forward Jones, 32, is now under contract until 2012.Director of rugby Dai Young told the clubs official website: "Its a real boost to the squad that both Gareth and Deiniol have signed new contracts with the region."It shows that the region is certainly heading in the right direction. To...
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Second row forward Richie Gray has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors.The 20-year-old has emerged to move to the fringes of the Scotland national team and has been praised for his progress by head coach Sean Lineen.He told the clubs official website: "His attitude is outstanding and the guy is going to be a real star and Im glad hes going to achieve that with Glasgow."Hes a real talent and with the way Glasgow are...
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Jonathan Trott has dismissed concerns voiced by South Africa captain Graeme Smith over the time the England batsman takes between deliveries.Smith was unhappy with Trotts approach during the drawn first Test at Centurion, feeling that the right-hander should keep play flowing at the bowlers pace.He said: "Im all for a batter taking their time but when a bowler has to keep stopping its frustrating."Its not something we are going to lose sleep over, but its a second here and there for...
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New Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick has signed a fresh three-year contract at Taunton, with an option for a further 12 months also in place.The 33-year-old former England opening batsman has extended his stay until at least the end of the summer of 2012, with his ultimate aim to continue playing until past his 40th birthday.He told the countys official website: "I am absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract with Somerset."My aim is to play for as long as I...
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South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is hopeful of being fit in time to feature in the second Test match against England starting in Durban on Boxing Day.The 26-year-old paceman missed the opening Test at Centurion due to a hamstring problem and his recovery is taking longer than Steyn had hoped.He told Cricinfo: "I think we will make an early decision this time on whether I will play, rather than wait until the morning of the game."Im hopeful. I was very...
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Sussex captain Mike Yardy has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract, having enjoyed mixed fortunes during his first year in charge at Hove.The 29-year-old all-rounder guided Sussex to the Pro40 Division One and Twenty20 Cup titles, while the Sharks also reached the final of the Friends Provident Trophy.However, the campaign was clouded by Sussex being relegated to the second division of the County Championship.Yardy told the clubs official website: "Im very excited to have agreed a new contract...
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Left-hand batsman Andrew Gale has been confirmed as the new captain of Yorkshire, following Anthony McGraths decision to step down to concentrate on his batting.Twenty-six-year-old Gale has initially taken up the post for the 2010 season, but hopes to impress to earn a longer-term time in charge at Headingley.He told the countys official website: "Its a very proud day. Ever since I pulled a Yorkshire shirt on aged ten Ive dreamed of being Yorkshire captain."You dont think twice about accepting a...
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