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  • Spirited Danes score European title Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:31 AM ET By Dawn Allinger Lewis

    Relive Denmark's surprise 2008 European Championship gold, as they defeat Athens champion Croatia in a spirited final 24-20.  Lars Christiansen was named to the all-tournament team at left wing. 

  • Handball: What to expect Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:29 AM ET By Matt Stroup Perhaps like no other sport on the Olympic program, handball exists almost entirely outside the American sports consciousness. But across the ocean, this unique game has a following befitting its fast-paced style.

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In Olympic handball, the 12 men's teams and 12 women's teams are split into two groups by random draw. An Olympic handball team's roster comprises 15 players.

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