Queensland fullback Billy Slater says the Maroons don't need to win four State of
Origin series in a row to feel like they've created an everlasting bond.

Baku, June 19 (AzerTAc). The first world kyokushin kaikan karate championship will kick off in Azerbaijan`s capital next Saturday, bringing together 150 fighters from 37 countries.

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 150 foreign basketball players will participate
in a tryout of South Korea's pro basketball league, seeking a chance to play in

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Brazil, Argentina or perhaps England are on the Socceroos' wish list for a farewell
match at the MCG next May before they depart for the World Cup finals in South
Africa.

NSW centre Joel Monaghan has two disappointed parents and a shattered best mate as
reasons why he needs to star in next week's State of Origin II clash at ANZ Stadium.

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SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- North and South Korea will both be competing in the

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SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea won an automatic berth in the 2010 World

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea won an automatic berth in the 2010 World
Cup finals Thursday by finishing second in its regional group after the final
qualifier.

URGENT) Koreas-World Cup

(URGENT) South, North Korea reach World Cup finals together for first time
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