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Johnson quits Strictly Come Dancing

November 21 - Jade Johnson (pictured), the 2002 European and Commonwealth Games long jump silver medallist, was tonight forced to pull-out of Strictly Come Dancing because she does not want to jeopardise her chances of competing at the London 2012 Olympics.


Philippines turn attention to Sampson after Giles leaves

Jamal Wesley_Sampson_19-01-12November 21 - Jamal Wesley Sampson (pictured), a 6ft 11in centre who has played with the Milwaukee Bucks, the LA Lakers, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, has been chosen by the Philippines to replace C.J. Giles to reinforce their campaign to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics.





Bolt and Gay set to sparkle in Diamond League

November 21 - Jamaica's Usain Bolt (pictured) and the United States Tyson Gay will race each other at least three times next year in the new Diamond League, the 14-event $6.6 million (£4 million) worldwide series which was officially launched by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Monte Carlo tonight .