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Pakistan refuse to play Aussies Down Under
KARACHI, June 26: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Australian Cricket Board (PCB) were left with exploring remaining options after Pakistan refused to tour Down Under for this October’s Test... 
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Sampras, Safin knocked out by outsiders: Pierce upsets Testud, Serena struggles
 LONDON, June 26: Seven-time Pete Sampras crashed out in the second round of the US$13.2-million Wimbledon Championships Monday, his earliest loss at his favourite event since 1991....
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PFF fails to acquire land for Goal Project
LAHORE, June 26: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has failed to acquire a piece of land to start the Goal Project for which the game’s governing body FIFA had sanctioned an amount of US$4,00,000...
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Shakeel-Pervaiz dominate
KARACHI, June 26: Candyland completed their fourth win in a row when they won the weekly swiss league contest by accumulating 100 Victory Points (VP) at National Stadium....
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Convincing victory for DI Khan
SARGODHA, June 26: Dera Ismail Khan outplayed Mardan 55-35, Sargodha outlasted Bannu 78-60 and Rawalpindi routed Kohat 58-35 and advanced in the Divisional national basketball Grade B championship at Catholic School...
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Summer sailing trophy today
KARACHI, June 26: The third series of Summer Sailing Course concluded at National Sailing Centre (NSC) last Saturday, says a news release....
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Dr Haroon topples holder Waqar
KARACHI, June 26: Three major upsets were recorded in the third round of Sindh Chess Championship here at Karachi Chess Academy Tuesday night....
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Usman’s dazzling display
RAWALPINDI, June 26: Usman Saeed shone with both the bat and the ball to spearhead Waris Club to a 34-run victory over Decent in the Rawalpindi Cricket Association Summer League....
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PCB to demand compensation from ICC for losses
LONDON, June 26: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which has lost about $25 million from cancelled tours since last year, will demand compensation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) at its executive...
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Ronaldo goal sinks gallant Turkey
 SAITAMA (Japan), June 26: Ronaldo fired Brazil into a final showdown with Germany when he grabbed a 49th-minute winner to give the South Americans a 1-0 semifinal victory over outsiders Turkey...
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2002 World Cup without a star
SEOUL, June 26: Twinkle, twinkle little star how I wonder where you are - because it is not at the 2002 World Cup which reaches its climax in Yokohama on Sunday....
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Ahn refuses to join Perugia
SEOUL, June 26: Ahn Jung-Hwan is refusing to return to Perugia, his agent said Wednesday, even though the Italian club claims to have patched up a bitter row with the South...
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Germans convinced ‘lucky penny’ key to their success
BERLIN, June 26: Millions of superstitious Germans who have watched their longshot side grapple and claw their way to the World Cup final are convinced the powers of a tiny talisman...
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‘I was punched by a defender’, says Ronaldo
SAITAMA (Japan), June 26: Brazil’s semifinal match-winner Ronaldo revealed after his side’s 1-0 victory over Turkey Wednesday that he was punched by a defender....
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India defeat Leicestershire
LEICESTER (England), June 26: India beat Leicestershire by 54 runs in their one-day tour match on Wednesday....
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Asia wants five Cup places in 2006
TOKYO, June 26: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), boosted by South Korea’s surprise progress to the World Cup semi-finals, has repeated its demand for the continent to be given five places...
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