The question being asked in Germany is whether Ms Merkel's new diplomatic magic can help to win her another term of office at home.

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As he watches Orlando superstar Dwight Howard ultimately lead the Magic to a comeback win by torching the Warriors for 45 points and 23 rebounds tying an NBA record of 39 free throw attempts in the process Lacob could only dream of luring the dominant big man to the Bay Area.

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The Bobcats finished an NBA-worst 7-59 last season, but have a chance to triple that win total and overtake the Magic in the win column if they beat the Cavs.

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Wales could require the Ospreys wing to weave his magic once more as they target a first win since last season's Six Nations, having suffered six defeats and drawn with Fiji.

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Eleven Hall of Fame players, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, David Robinson, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, came together to crush international opponents and win Olympic gold in Barcelona, Spain.

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It could be that one little bit of magic will win the match, and obviously the onus is on Liverpool to produce that as they have got to go and score to stay in the tie.

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Twist Magic fell at the second last and brought down Deep Purple, leaving the Tom George-trained Tartak to win by half a length under Paddy Brennan from Breedsbreeze.

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