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Shooting in disarray
NSF to sue responsible cops
The National Shooting Federation (NFS) has decided to file a case against the policemen who were involved in assaulting national shooters and NFS employees on Monday at the National Shooting Complex in
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ICC Champions Trophy
Perfect practice
Tigers trounce PCA XI by 7 wickets
All the worries of inadequate preparation of the Tigers is now put to rest as they made a solid start to their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a seven-wicket win over Punjab Cricket Association (PCA)
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ICC Champions Trophy
WI look on bright side
When the West Indies won the 2004 Champions Trophy in the gloom of a London autumn, skipper Brian Lara hoped it would be the dawn of a new era for the fallen kings of one-day cricket.
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ICC Champions Trophy
About time Kiwis flew
New Zealand has to overcome a long layoff and hope its injury prone stars stay fit if they want to repeat their 2000 victory in the Champions Trophy.
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ICC Champions Trophy
Aussies' point to prove
Australia have won three World Cups but have come up short in the Champions Trophy, a failure that skipper Ricky Ponting wants his team to redress in this month's fifth edition in India.
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Epyllion to sponsor Tigers
Epyllion Group will sponsor the national cricket team for the ICC Champions Trophy in India, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially announced yesterday.
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Bashar slightly happy
Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar said that he wants the same responsible batting from his top-order batsmen when the main event begins.
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A lazy Nafees
Vice-captain Shahriar Nafees is going to be heavily punished by the team management for being late in reaching the ground.
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Champions Trophy
Shiv Sena cautions Pakistan
A right-wing Hindu group has threatened to prevent Pakistan from playing in India in the Champions Trophy tournament scheduled to start this week, officials said on Wednesday.
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MSC-Abahani final today
Abahani will face the challenge of archrivals Mohammedan Sporting Club in the last attempt in defence of their Shah Sports Club Hockey Tournament title today.
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ICC Champions Trophy
Bravery put to test
South Africa go to the Champions Trophy in India as the world's second-ranked one-day international team, determined to play the "brave cricket" pledged by coach Mickey Arthur.
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Dutch cruise into semis
The Netherlands maintained their unbeaten record in its pool games after eeking out a 0-0 draw with Germany in the women's field hockey World Cup here on Wednesday.
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Federer fights to win
World number one Roger Federer found himself in a unexpected dogfight against qualifier Viktor Troicki before coming out on top in two tie-breaks to keep his Japan Open hopes alive Wednesday.
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Percy carps BCCI rigidity
Percy Sonn, the International Cricket Council president, has said that the Indian board's refusal to sign the Members' Participation Agreement (MPA) could put the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in jeopardy.
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EURO 2008
McClaren set to tinker
Conscious that a perceived lack of tactical flexibility was one of the sticks used to beat his predecessor Sven-Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren insists he is ready to shake up England's formation on the
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Ghana down Japan
World Cup revelations Ghana whipped hosts and Asian champions Japan 1-0 here Wednesday in a debut international friendly match for Frenchman Claude Le Roy as the Africans' coach.
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Becks denies quit claim
David Beckham's spokesman on Wednesday dismissed a claim made by Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon that the former England captain will quit in two years.
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Lampard has a point to prove
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insisted Wednesday that is determined to prove himself to new England boss Steve McClaren.
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Ganguly days all but over
The Indian media on Wednesday predicted the end of Sourav Ganguly's cricket career after the former captain failed miserably in a trial one-day series.
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Champions Trophy
Gayle propels West Indies
West Indies opener Chris Gayle tuned up for the Champions Trophy with a blistering 101 off 82 balls in a practice match here on Wednesday.
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Full marks to Komolkoli
Nandipara Komolkoli Shangsad drubbed Red Sun KC 3-0 in a Pioneer Football Super League match at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur today (Wednesday).
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Dario full of gratitude
Former Uruguay striker Dario Silva expressed his gratitude on Tuesday for the support he has received since having his lower right leg amputated after a car crash last week.
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Bayern no option for Klose
Werder Bremen's German international striker Miroslav Klose said Wednesday that he is not interested in joining German champions Bayern Munich and if he leaves Werder it will be for a top club abroad.
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Kaiser apologises
Franz Beckenbauer apologised for the confusion surrounding his comments about South Africa's ability to host the 2010 World Cup.
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Coupet to bury WC heartache
France goalkeeper Gregory Coupet insisted Tuesday that he was ready to move on from the heartache of losing out to his old rival Fabien Barthez at the World Cup.
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Dempsey best in the States
New England Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey, the only American to score a goal at this year's World Cup, was named US Soccer's national team Player of the Year here Tuesday.
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Aussie stars set for swan song
Goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac, midfielder Stan Lazaridis and defenders Tony Vidmar and Tony Popovic are set to hang up their international boots after Australia's friendly against Paraguay on Saturday.
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Barton escapes police charge
Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has escaped a police charge after dropping his shorts in the direction of Everton supporters following their 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.
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Collymore targeting comeback
Former England striker Stan Collymore revealed Wednesday that he is targeting a comeback. The former Liverpool and Aston Villa player has embarked on a three-week fitness programme in Tenerife.
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