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Spain's World Cup glory for the first time

Andres Iniesta struck a dramatic winner late in extra time to give Spain World Cup glory for the first time but condemned the Netherlands to their third defeat in a final. Read more bbc.co.uk

Isner finally triumphs in longest-ever match

After 11 hours and five absorbing minutes on court, John Isner wrote his name into the record books as the winner of the sport's longest ever battle when the giant American finally clinched the epic three-day, 183-game thriller 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68.. Read more wimbledon.org

Kane's goal makes a city's dreams come true

The rebirth of hockey in Chicago can be traced to June 22, 2007. Thirteen days shy of three years later, the player who helped turn around a franchise and breathe new life into a moribund franchise, Patrick Kane, lived the dream of any kid who ever picked up a hockey stick. Read more nhl.com

 
 
 

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