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Asif to be grilled by PCB’s fact-finding committee: Sheikhupura-born pacer denies drug use
LAHORE, June 20: Fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who was released from a 19-day detention at Dubai airport for allegedly carrying contraband substance in his wallet, landed here at the Lahore airport...
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ICC to deal with players’ apprehensions on touring Pakistan
KARACHI, June 20: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday said if any team or player has any reservation about the security aspect of the Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan, the governing body is ready to deal with the issue....
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I will abide by Jamali’s decision, says Khalid
KARACHI, June 20: Former Olympian Khalid Mahmood who was sacked as the secretary of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) last Monday by the Ministry of Sports, has said that he would accept...
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Olympic hopefuls in final test before Beijing: Men’s Champions Trophy begins today
ROTTERDAM, June 20: Five of the top six world ranked men’s field hockey teams will meet at the Champions Trophy starting here Saturday in what is the last major international tournament before the Olympic Games....
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Random dope tests during Asia Cup
KARACHI, June 20: The Organising Committee of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be carrying out dope test of the players of various teams during the 9th Asian Cup cricket tournament starting simultaneously in Lahore and Karachi from June 24....
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PCB to decide on Asif’s selection
KARACHI, June 20: Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik said on Friday that the matter of fast bowler Mohammad Asif’s selection for the forthcoming Asia Cup was in the hands of the Pakistan...
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ICC amends interval rule after Edgbaston controversy
LONDON, June 20: Cricket officials have moved quickly to avoid another abandoned game in England’s One-day International series with New Zealand by amending the rules to allow for a shorter interval between innings....
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Budget, foreign coach’s hiring key issues in PFF moot
KARACHI, June 20: Many expectations are being associated with the Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) congress and executive committee meeting at the PFF House in Lahore today (Saturday)....
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ICC team visits National Stadium
KARACHI, June 20: The security consultants and other officials of the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the National Stadium here on Friday to observe the preparations being made at the venue for the Champions Trophy tournament....
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Salim demands inquiry into his sacking
LAHORE, June 20: Former Test cricketer Salim Altaf, who was sacked recently as special projects director by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf, has written a letter to PCB’s...
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Germany overpower Portugal to reach semi-finals
BASEL, June 20: Germany finally gave notice they are serious contenders to win a fourth European Championship by beating Portugal 3-2 in a captivating quarter-final on Thursday to match their billing as pre-tournament favourites....
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Ponting to speak at Sir Don centenary
SYDNEY, June 20: Australian captain Ricky Ponting will deliver the oration at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late cricketing great Don Bradman, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday....
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Yousuf misses first session
KARACHI, June 20: Pakistan’s frontline batsman Mohammad Yousuf on Friday missed the national team training camp’s opening session which started at the National Stadium here on Friday....
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Bartoli storms into Eastbourne semis
EASTBOURNE (England), June 20: Marion Bartoli, on the mend after a wrist injury, reached the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International on Thursday by making short work of Russian qualifier Alisa Kleybanova....
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Kiran, Adil to feature in Olympics
ISLAMABAD, June 20: National swimmers Kiran Khan and Adil Baig have been given wild-card entry to represent Pakistan in the Beijing Olympics....
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Rizwan, Atiq in badminton doubles final
KARACHI, June 20: National doubles champion and top seed Rizwan Azam and Mohammad Atiq qualified for the final of men’s doubles event at the Nepal badminton championship in Kathmandu on Friday....
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Federer to start Wimbledon defence against Hrbaty
LONDON, June 20: Roger Federer will begin his quest for a sixth consecutive singles title at Wimbledon with a first-round match against experienced Slovak Dominik Hrbaty....
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Eight players training hard: World Junior Squash
ISLAMABAD, June 20: Eights players are undergoing extensive training at the Mushaf Squash Complex in build up for Men’s World Junior squash championship and CIMB Malaysia Open....
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Chile edge out Venezuela
PUERTO LA CRUZ (Venezuela), June 20: Striker Humberto Suazo scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to give Chile a 3-2 away win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday....
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Formula One drivers play down strike talk
MAGNY-COURS (France), June 20: Formula One’s millionaire drivers dismissed a suggestion by double world champion Fernando Alonso on Thursday that they could go on strike over the cost of their racing licences....
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Ronaldo not for sale: Man United
LONDON, June 20: Manchester United said on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo is “not for sale” despite the Portuguese winger’s comments saying he wants to join Real Madrid....
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ATP introduces first event in Africa
LONDON, June 20: The men’s professional tennis tour will stage an event in Africa for the first time next year as part of a new sponsorship deal with South African Airways worth $20 million (euro12.8...
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Poor standards, dearth of events frustrate Aqeel
KARACHI, June 20: Pakistan’s top tennis player Aqeel Khan has lamented that the game has been going through it’s worst-ever period in the country with no remedial measures in sight....
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Woods likely to be sidelined for one year
LOS ANGELES, June 20: Tiger Woods is likely to be sidelined for between six and 12 months after having reconstructive surgery on his left knee, according to a sports medicine expert....
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Massa fastest in French Grand Prix’s practice
MAGNY-COURS (France), June 20: Brazilian Felipe Massa clocked the fastest time in Friday morning’s opening practice session for Sunday’s French Grand Prix....
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Komal shines as Colony Club outplay Dolphins: Inter-club women’s soccer
KARACHI, June 20: Colony Women’s Football Club beat Karachi Dolphins 3-0 while the match between Diya Women’s Football Club and Karachi Kickers ended in a 0-0 draw on day one of...
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