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Kai-Altech Premier Cricket League
Contrasting wins for old foes
Arafat Sunny pulled pacer Sirajullah Khadem for a six in the last over to take Moha-mmedan Sporting Club to an exciting two-wicket victory over City Club in the Kai-Altech Premier Cricket League at the
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Abahani's B. League prep begins
Abahani began their training camp yesterday for the inaugural Professional Football League -- the B. League -- which kicks off on February 15.
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Slim lead for Pakistan
Left-arm spinner Paul Harris took three wickets as Pakistan struggled to set a defendable target on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion Park Sunday.
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Aussies roll over Kiwis
Australia produced some brilliant fielding as they thrashed New Zealand by 105 runs to remain unbeaten in the triangular one-day series on Sunday.
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Best back with vigour
Focus is the buzzword for Tino Best during the 2007 season. The West Indies fast bowler has bounced back with an impressive start to the new regional season after the disappointment of last year.
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Yuvraj eyes last 2 ODIs
Yuvraj Singh, the Indian middle-order batsman, has targeted the last two one-dayers against West Indies to stage his international comeback, three months after he tore a ligament in the knee while training
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Ponting firm on KP issue
Australian captain Ricky Ponting has sought to defend his team's action in the wake of criticism that none of his players rushed to check on Kevin Pietersen's well-being when he was struck in the ribs
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Woolmer quizzed
The uneasy relationship between Pakistan Cricket Board and Bob Woolmer was highlighted again on Sunday with some of its officials questioning the authority of the foreign coach.
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Mixed messages from Dubai
So Darrell Hair has been appointed to stand in the triangular one-day series in Mombasa next week, the first time he will don the white coat since that gloomy Sunday afternoon at The Oval in August when
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Joyce to be himself
Ed Joyce insists he will not try to replicate the exploits of Kevin Pietersen when he replaces the injured batsman in the England middle-order.
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We're not biased: PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to charges in a local newspaper of nepotism and cronyism among journalists while asserting that Nasim Ashraf, chairman of the board, remains committed to
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Barclays English Premier League
Chelsea Back To Winning Ways
United keep their distance
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said it was critical the Premier-ship leaders did not become distracted by title talk after a 3-1 win against Aston Villa saw them stay six points clear atthe
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Serie A
Rampant Inter set record
Inter Milan won 3-1 at Torino on Saturday to set a new Serie A record of 12 consecutive victories and open up a 10-point lead at the top of the table.
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Invincible Inter
Inter Milan won 3-1 at Torino on Saturday to set a new Serie A record of 12 consecutive victories and open up a 10-point lead at the top of the table.
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Real axe stuns Beckham
David Beckham admitted on Saturday that he was stunned by Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello's decision to call time on his career at the Spanish giants.
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Australian Open
Roger, Kim favourites
Roger Federer, a rare loss to Andy Roddick notwithstanding, is all the rage to chase down his third Australian Open title over the next fortnight.
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Pakistan to complain against Nel
The Pakistan cricket team is unhappy with the antics of South African pacer Andre Nel and is planning to lodge a formal complaint with the match referee after the first Test at the Centurion.
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Proteas may tour Lanka
South Africa are likely to visit Sri Lanka later this year to make up for abandoning the tri-series (Unitech Cup) with India and Sri Lanka in August last year.
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Ponting pleased
Skipper Ricky Ponting was pleased with Australia's resounding win over New Zealand but insisted there was still room for improvement.
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Mancini plays down record
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has played down the significance of his team's record-breaking 12-match winning streak.
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Terry firmly behind Mourinho
Chelsea captain John Terry firmly backed manager Jose Mourinho to say he was the best in the business and that senior players would do their best to ensure he stays with the Premiership champions.
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Davids set to follow David
Tottenham's Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids is following David Beckham's path to the United States, signing with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer, La Opinion Spanish language newspaper reported Saturday.
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England snub drove Becks: Robson
Former England manager Bobby Robson has claimed it was David Beckham's ousting from the national side which resulted in him moving to semi-retirement with Los Angeles Galaxy.
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LFP
Espanyol rule Catalunya
Reigning Spanish and European champions Bar-celona crashed to their worst defeat of the season when they went down 3-1 to local rivals Espanyol on Saturday.
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Barclays English Premier League
Wenger elated with Gunners
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his team's commitment as they continued their amazing start to the New Year with an impressive 2-0 victory away to Blackburn Rovers.
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Barclays English Premier League
'Crisis, what crisis?'
Jose Mourinho dismissed talk of a crisis at Chelsea after his side's 4-0 win over Wigan at Stamford Bridge.
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Championnat De Football Professionnel
Lyon slump, PSG free-fall
Lyon slumped to only their second league defeat of the season on Saturday as the five-time French champions as well as fallen giants PSG caught a severe winter chill.
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Rijkaard admits wake-up call
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard tried to look on the bright side of life on Sunday after the reigning Spanish and European champions' worst defeat of the season less than 12 hours earlier.
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Cech poised for comeback
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech is poised to make his long-awaited comeback from serious injury, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said on Saturday. "On Monday I have a 50 million pounds ($96.)
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Liverpool takeover soon
Dubai International Capital (DIC) should complete its takeover of English Premier League club Liverpool soon, club chief executive Rick Parry said on Sunday.
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MLS, Mexico to square off in SuperLiga
Major League Soccer and the Mexican First Division announced the formation of SuperLiga, a tournament involving four clubs from each league that will compete for a one million-dollar first prize.
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