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PCB eyeing appropriate time to launch PPL
ISLAMABAD, May 13: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday hinted the board would be starting a Pakistan Premier League on the pattern of the IPL in order to... 
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Palmer defeats Willstrop in thriller to lift title: British Open
LIVERPOOL (England), May 13: Australia’s David Palmer, the American-based fifth seed, won the men’s squash British Open title after a thrilling battle against the fourth-seeded Englishman James Willstrop 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 6-11, 13-11....
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Daredevils put KKR on tight leash
KOLKATA, May 13: A lacklustre performance by their batsmen allowed Delhi Daredevils to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to a modest total of 133 for six in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday....
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Torch relay to be downscaled after earthquake
BEIJING, May 13: The Olympic torch relay will be simplified, downscaled and begin with a minute of silence on Wednesday when a leg kicks off in the southeastern city of Ruijin,...
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‘England must raise their game to challenge Proteas’
LONDON, May 13: England must “move on to the next level” if they ‘are going to compete with South Africa later this season, according to Kevin Pietersen....
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Samuels gets two-year ban for breaching rules
DUBAI, May 13: West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been banned for two years after being found guilty of breaking rules designed to stop players betting on matches....
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Marsh inspires Kings XI to victory
MOHALI, May 13: It could not have gone worse for Bangalore Royal Challengers in the ongoing Indian Premier League. With Rahul Dravid’s men facing the heat from all corners, a nine-wicket...
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Warne’s captaincy in IPL impresses Younis
KARACHI, May 13: Shane Warne’s inspiring leadership in the Indian Premier League continues to impress all and his Rajasthan Royals team-mate Younis Khan believes the side owes its rich success to the Australian spin great....
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Sidebottom flattered by Hadlee’s comments
LONDON, May 13: England seamer Ryan Sidebottom has said he is flattered at being identified as the key threat to New Zealand during their upcoming series by Sir Richard Hadlee....
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Bosingwa strikes deal with Chelsea
LONDON, May 13: Porto defender Jose Bosingwa has agreed a three-year deal with Chelsea and will join the Premier League runners-up after Euro 2008, the London club said on Monday....
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Tsonga, Murray through to second round at Hamburg Masters
HAMBURG (Germany), May 13: Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga recovered from a first set white-wash to beat French compatriot Nicolas Mahut in the first round of the Hamburg Masters here on Monday....
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Laina Again on course for hat-trick at LRC
LAHORE, May 13: A competitive card of six events has been drawn for the midweek day/night Lahore Gymkhana races to be held at the Racecourse on Wednesday....
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KRL, Navy qualify for final showdown
KARACHI, May 13: KRL shocked national champions Wapda 2-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final to set up a date with Navy in the National Challenge Cup soccer final....
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South Korea storm into Thomas Cup quarters
JAKARTA, May 13: South Korea fielded its strongest side to whip minnows Canada and storm into the Thomas Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, a day after throwing its group games to win a more favourable draw....
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POA executive committee meeting on 24th
KARACHI, May 13: A nine-point agenda including approval of Pakistan’s participation in the Aug 8-24 Beijing Olympic Games, will come up for discussion when the executive committee of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) meets in Lahore on May 24....
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Youth baseball starts today
LAHORE, May 13: The 1st National youth under-15 baseball inter-district day and night championship will be held here at the Cycling Velodrome Ground from Wednesday to Sunday....
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Bekele to attempt 10,000m record
NEW YORK, May 13: Ethiopian Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele will attempt to break his 10,000 metres world record at next month’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, the organisers said on Monday....
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Ferguson chosen top English manager
NOTTINGHAM (England), May 13: Alex Ferguson was selected as England’s manager of the year on Monday night by his coaching colleagues — 24 hours after claiming his 10th Premier League title with Manchester United....
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Waqar stuns Shahid
ISLAMABAD, May 13: Pakistani Waqar Mehboob’s stunning win over his compatriot Shahid Zaman was the highlight of the day as a total of eight matches were decided in the main round...
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Mahmood, Safi to attend course
LAHORE, May 13: Mahmood Khan and Safiullah, two Pakistani football coaches, will be attending the 14-day Asian Football Confederation (AFC) C-Certificate coaching course being held in Iran from May 14....
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Zenit face Rangers in UEFA Cup final
MANCHESTER (England), May 13: Zenit St Petersburg chase their first European silverware when the free-scoring Russian champions take on Rangers in the UEFA Cup final at the City of Manchester stadium on Wednesday (1845GMT)....
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