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(Of course, I was talking of the British as they once were, not as they now are — world-champion snivelers.)

In Chile, the Lessons of Isolation Theodore Dalrymple 2010

The strike, which has become a high-profile example of growing labor unrest as Spain's economy remains comatose after a deep contraction in 2008-2010, was called last week by the players' union, in a widely publicized event that included well-known stars from Spain's world-champion national squad.

Spanish Football Faces Strike David Roman 2011

The sometimes ambiguous issue of gender came under the international spotlight in 2009 when world-champion runner Caster Semenya of South Africa was barred from competition by the International Association of Athletics Federations pending tests to verify that she is a woman.

Australia Makes Third Way Easier on Passports Enda Curran 2011

The others were world-champion barbecue competitor Myron Mixon and former football player, Warren Sapp.

Smoke Signals: The year in barbecue Jim Shahin 2011

The following season, Campbell played in 63 games for the Lakers and, when stars Magic Johnson and Byron Scott went down with injuries, started in the NBA Finals—an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the eventual world-champion Pistons.

High-Five the Guy Who Just Dunked on You Jeff Pearlman 2012

Maris was a good and decent man who held the premier record in baseball for decades, suffered unjustified abuse from a bigoted fourth estate, won the MVP award twice, contributed to world-champion teams in New York and St. Louis, and died too young.

Maris Doesn't Get Enough Respect 2011

It also features several performances by Corrina Hein, Stefan Musu, and Lukas Matla, world-champion artistic cyclists from Germany (think ballet on a bicycle, but cooler).

Wheeling Through The Weekend « PubliCola 2010

Yet for the government - "organized" Commonwealth Games, Australian officials have expressed caution about encouraging fans to attend and world-champion discus thrower Dani Samuels has pulled out fearing her personal health and safety.

The 'Incompetence Raj' Strikes Again Salil Tripathi 2010

GERMANY Someone will eventually topple the vastly talented group of Spanish soccer players who form the core of their world-champion national team and the world-champion club Barcelona.

A Primer for 2012: Tiger, Danica and Olympic Glory Matthew Futterman 2011

His father named him after world-champion surfer Shaun Tomson.

Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge 2010