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Pakistan protest at Australia’s pull-out
KARACHI, July 25: Pakistan have lodged a protest with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) over the withdrawal of Olympic champions Australia from the Champions Trophy tournament in Lahore in December because of security concerns.... 
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PCB adopts WADA code for dope testing
KARACHI, July 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board has adopted World Anti Doping Code (WADC) last month and all future Dope tests will be conducted as per World Anti Doping Agency (WADA)’s code, Dr....
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Sri Lanka complete ODI clean sweep over BD
COLOMBO, July 25: Veteran Sanath Jayasuriya grabbed four wickets for the second time in as many matches as ruthless Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 39 runs here on Wednesday to sweep the One-day International series 3-0....
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Saudi Arabia face Iraq in grand finale
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25: Iraq stunned South Korea 4-3 on penalties on Wednesday and Saudi Arabia upset defending champions Japan 3-2 to set up an Asian Cup final few expected to see....
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Sincere efforts required to boost women’s soccer: FIFA coach
KARACHI, July 25: FIFA’s German football coach, Monika Staab on Wednesday said money was vital for the promotion of women’s soccer in Pakistan but sincerity and efforts for engaging more girls was the key to success....
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Volleyball squad named
LAHORE, July 25: A 12-member squad for upcoming second Commonwealth volleyball championship and the second-leg of Pakistan-India volleyball Test series (away home) was announced on Wednesday....
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England coach rejects criticism
LONDON, July 25: England coach Peter Moores has rejected criticisms his side''s slow over-rate contributed to their failure to win the first Test against India here at Lord’s....
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CSA, SACA agree over new deal
JOHANNESBURG, July 25: Cricket South Africa (CSA), the South African Cricketers Association (SACA), and the country''s six professional franchises have agreed on a business model expected to make professional players “genuine stakeholders in the game.”...
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Beckham struggles to get fit
LOS ANGELES, July 25: England star David Beckham, struggling to recover from a left ankle injury, was left out of the Los Angeles Galaxy lineup here Tuesday for the US club''s Superliga match against Mexico''s Pachuca....
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Ahmer’s nine wickets sink Zone-V Greens
KARACHI, July 25: Slow left-arm spinner Ahmer Sohail’s exceptional effort with the leather spun Zone-VII Whites to a massive 90-run victory over Zone-V Greens in a KCCA Inter-zonal Under-17 Championship match at the Asifabad Ground on Tuesday....
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Juniors not to play in India
KARACHI, July 25: Pakistan will not be featuring in this year’s World Junior snooker championship to be held in India next month. A Pakistan Billiards Snooker Association (PBSA) official said on...
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15 more BCB officials resign
DHAKA, July 25: Fifteen more Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials resigned on Wednesday as the interim government''s plans to depoliticise the authority gathered steam....
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Ganguly in doubt for second Test
NOTTINGHAM (England), July 25: Saurav Ganguly''s fitness was called into question just two days before the start of the second Test against England when he missed an indoor practice session at Loughborough University with a back injury....
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Flintoff comeback put on hold
LONDON, July 25: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff''s return to action after ankle surgery has been put on hold as rain wiped out his comeback match. Flintoff has been due to feature...
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Roddick, Blake move ahead
INDIANAPOLIS, July 25: Defending champion James Blake and top seed Andy Roddick won their opening matches in straight sets at the Indianapolis Championships on Tuesday....
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Britain urged to toughen stance on doping
LONDON, July 25: The British government has been urged to strengthen its stance against doping in sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On the day the British Olympic Association (BOA)...
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Rasmussen wins 16th stage: Tour de France
GOURETTE (France), July 25: Danish rider Michael Rasmussen won the 16th stage of the Tour de France here on Wednesday, a 218.5 kilometres ride from Orthez to the Col de l''Aubisque....
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Cyclists brave explosions
MADRID, July 25: Two minor explosions occurred Wednesday along the route to be taken by riders in the Tour de France as the cycle race made a brief detour into Spain, the Europa Press news agency reported....
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Karachi B outplay Karachi A
KARACHI, July 25: Karachi B outplayed Karachi A 3-1 in the PFF Youth Cup soccer at the CDGK Stadium on Monday. Although Karachi A got off to a good start with...
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Kuwait U-19 team due today
KARACHI, July 25: The Kuwait under-19 cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Thursday on a two-week tour. Kuwait, who will play against local teams, are preparing to participate...
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Shehram reaches last eight
ISLAMABAD, July 25: Shehram Changezi battled back from a 0-3 deficit to beat giant-killer Sohail Shehzad 4-3 and gain a quarter-final berth as Pakistan No1 Naveen Perwani was left out of...
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Don Bosco ‘A’ defeat Falcons Club
LAHORE, July 25: Three matches were decided on the opening day of the Lahore district inter-club basketball championship here on Wednesday. Don Bosco ‘A’ beat Falcons Club 65-10 after leading 35-6...
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