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Martina Hingis
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So, tell me about your mother
She was a lonely child, uprooted from home in her parents' quest for perfection. Her mum was her constant companion on and off court but now, at 21, Martina Hingis is going it alone. In her first major interview, the world No 1 talks about family, Wimbledon - and the strain of being stalked.
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OSM Ashes special
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The best ever
It's the most eagerly awaited Ashes for a generation. Suddenly England have a winning team, epitomised by the brilliance of Darren Gough. But the Australians have set new standards, inviting comparisons with the legendary sides from history. So are they the greatest? The former England captain Mike Brearley has made his choice.
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The Dazzler
He's England's most charismatic cricketer since Ian Botham. He's as boisterous and belligerent as any Australian. Now, at the top of his form, Darren Gough has a chance to put one over on his favourite opponents...
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The British Lions
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Win a trip to Australia to watch the lions
Go to the hottest spoting event of the summer in the OSM competition in association wit the tour's official sponsor NTL.
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Big game hunters
Even in these professional times, a lions tour remains the pinnacle for British rugby union players. Eddie Butler, a former tourist himself, reflects on the enduring magic, while four of this summer's tourists explain what the trip to Australia means to them.
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How can... The lions beat Australia in Australia
Simon Poidevin, Former Australian captain.
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Other features
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Mud and mullets
Speedway has a British world champ - but he has to sleep in a van borrowed from a poultry firm. Motorsport's poor relation is battling to return to its Seventies heyday. On a cold, wet Berlin night, Stephanie Merritt falls for its dirt-spattered, rusty charm - and can even forgive the fans their haircuts.
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The ballad of Darryl Strawberry
He is the Charlie Parker of baseball: brilliantly gifted, but tragically flawed. Darryl Strawberry's story is one of talent, cocaine, adulation, jail, riches, squalor - and now cancer. By Michael Sokolove.
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The OSM 10
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The 10 worst fashion statements in the history of sport
Oliver Irish, with verdicts by top British fashion designer Wayne Hemingway.
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Nostalgia
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An Observer classic
The thrilling play-off between Nicklaus and Trevino for the 1971 US Open produced a blur of emotions in Peter Dobereiner, but he was sure of one thing - someone deserved a whipping.
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Do you remember when...
Shergar won the Derby by 10 lengths
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Regulars
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When the chips are down
Victoria Coren's everyday tale of poker folk.
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Contender
Sam Bleakley, surfer.
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My team
Radio 1 DJ Nemone Metaxas on Sale Harriers Athletics Club
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OSM letters
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Backflick
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Quick-fire round
Annabel Croft, tennis presenter for Eurosport.
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My favourite... Classic cars
David Furner, rugby league player.
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Common ground
Those unlikely sporting links.
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Overrated
Australian (pub) sportsmen.
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Underrated
The teas at Worcester cricket ground.
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December 2007