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John Duerden
John Duerden is Asian sports correspondent for The Diplomat.
He writes about Asian football and sport for The Guardian, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox, New York Times and International Herald Tribune, among other publications.
He studied history and government at the London School of Economics.
February 02, 2012
Lydia Ko – 14 and Talented
Lydia Ko has become the youngest ever winner of a professional golf tour tournament. She’s just 14.
January 29, 2012
Pakistan Stun England
Pakistan’s cricket team has gotten off to a flying start in 2012 with a series win over England.
January 26, 2012
Wozniacki as No. 1
Caroline Wozniacki’s loss in the Australian Open raises a question: can you be No.1 without Grand Slam titles?
January 23, 2012
Nishikori Shines
Kei Nishikori surprised the tennis world with his latest Australian Open tennis win. Does Japan have a new hero?
January 21, 2012
Can Li Na Take the Pressure?
Tennis star Li Na doesn’t just have her rivals to cope with in the Australian Open. There’s the hopes of China.
January 20, 2012
All Stars in India?
India is launching a football version of its all-star Premier League cricket concept. Will it be a success?
January 17, 2012
Pressure Tells for Stosur
U.S. Open tennis champion Sam Stosur admits that the pressure told at home in the Australian Open.
January 17, 2012
Pakistan's New Cricket Home
The English and Pakistani cricket teams face off in Dubai. Can the put a 2010 spot-fixing scandal behind them?
January 14, 2012
Rehman on the Move
Former Fulham star Zesh Rehman is a well-traveled player. Hong Kong champions Kitchee SC are his next home.
January 10, 2012
The Selfless Michael Clarke
Has Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke finally won the hearts of the country with his latest performance?
January 06, 2012
Bahrain's Protesting Footballers
The Arab Spring may be the biggest political issue facing Bahrain. But it has had implications for football, too.
January 04, 2012
Korea Tackles Match-Fixing
As South Korean football enters a new year, officials will be hoping to put a match-fixing scandal behind them.