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The freakiest injuries of the sporting year

Turn away now if you are of a squeamish disposition — or suffer from DTS (dicky tummy syndrome).

The freakiest injuries of the sporting year

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014 - 00:00

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Everyone else wade in for the weird and woeful excuses players have offered management for missing training. Some are more genuine than others.

Lindsey Peterson, High-school basketball player

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