South Africa embraces sevens

The first Cape Town Sevens tournament helped bring the sport to a new audience, helped by the home team's title success. CNN's Brent Swails reports.











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Rare recording of basketball's inventor

A University of Kansas professor has discovered what is believed to be the only audio recording of James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball.











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Abby Wambach blasts 'egotistical' U.S. men's coach

Ahead of her last international match for the U.S. women's team, Abby Wambach hasn't pulled any punches in her assessment of the current state of the men's game.











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Serena vs. American Pharoah: The fallout

It was supposed to be a landmark moment in Serena Williams' stellar career: Being crowned Sports Illustrated's (SI) Sportsperson of the Year.











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The 217 mph man with nerves of steel

Success often comes down to one moment -- a twist of fate that helps everything fall into place. MotoGP star Marc Marquez was eight when his destiny was sealed.











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Ski legend's bromance with Putin

He's Russia's man of action. Flying, horse riding, swimming and martial arts are just a few of Vladimir Putin's talents -- pursuits he invariably carries out bare chested.











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Serena's dad: 'I was close to being killed'

Richard Williams says he has used the lessons of his difficult childhood to help daughters Venus and Serena become two of the biggest names in women's tennis.











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