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Pakistan eyeing winning start in Asia Cup 2008: Hosts meet Hong Kong today
KARACHI, June 23: The ninth edition of Asia Cup gets underway from Tuesday afternoon with hosts Pakistan looking for a winning start when they face minnows Hong Kong in a Group ‘B’ fixture here at the National Stadium.... 
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Pakistan, SL equally good, says Indian skipper
KARACHI, June 23: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday played down the talk that his team were clear favourite for the Asia Cup title and said fellow contenders Pakistan and Sri Lanka had equal chances of winning the tournament....
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Spain qualify for Euro semis after exciting shoot-out finish
VIENNA, June 23: Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties here on Sunday to reach the Euro 2008 semi-finals and in so doing break a number of painful hoodoos....
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Bajwa is new PHF secretary, insists sports minister
ISLAMABAD, June 23: Federal Minister for Sports Najamuddin Khan has said that he stands by his decision that Asif Bajwa is the new secretary of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)....
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ECB seeks clarification on ban of ICL players
LONDON, June 23: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) says there is confusion over the Indian Cricket board’s decision to ban counties fielding the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) players in the Twenty20 Champions League later this summer....
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BD has definite edge over UAE in uninspiring contest
LAHORE, June 23: The opening match of the Asia Cup between lowly-rated Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Tuesday is unlikely to be a crowd...
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We are well prepared to defend title: Jayawardene
LAHORE, June 23: Sri Lankan captain Jayawardene was upbeat about his team’s chances as the defending champions in the Asia Cup which commences simultaneously at Lahore and Karachi on Tuesday....
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Kapil Dev’s World Cup winning team honoured
NEW DELHI, June 23: When Kapil Dev led India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup at Lords, he himself did not know what his team had achieved but after...
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Hanif Mohammed to be honoured
KARACHI, June 23: Legendary Hanif Mohammed will be honoured with the Pakistan Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contribution to Pakistan cricket at the Asian Cricket Awards function here in Karachi on June 27....
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McGrath pays tribute to wife’s courage
SYDNEY, June 23: Grieving former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath paid tribute to the courage of his wife following her death on Sunday. English-born Jane lost her long battle with cancer at the age of 42....
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Serena takes flying start in Wimbledon with Kanepi rout
LONDON, June 23: Twice former champion Serena Williams made a stuttering start at Wimbledon on Monday before overcoming big-hitting Estonian Kaia Kanepi 7-5 6-3....
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Pele robbed
Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 23: Soccer legend Pele was held at gunpoint by a band of youths who robbed his gold necklace, cell phone and a watch, according to local news media report....
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Newly-named Velocity changes her luck with swift victory
LAHORE, June 23: Fancied filly Velocity stamped her bloodline superiority scoring her maiden victory during the day/night Lahore Summer Meeting at the floodlit Racecourse on Sunday evening....
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PM awards cash prizes to CAS winners
ISLAMABAD, June 23: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday awarded Amir Atlas and Farhan Mahboob Rs500,000 and Rs300,000 respectively for attaining first and second positions in the recently held...
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Saleh wins opener
KARACHI, June 23: Defending champion Saleh Mohammad thrashed Arshad Siddiq 101-01, 77-01, 82-25, 77-51 in the 12th Style Snooker Cup, the second national ranking event of the year, at the Karachi Club on Monday....
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Podolski hopes for title at Euro 2008
TENORA (Switzerland), June 23: While Lukas Podolski’s strong performances for Germany at the European Championship may help him relaunch his club career, it may not happen with Bayern Munich....
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520 arrested during Euro Championship
VIENNA, June 23: A total of 520 people have been arrested and 1,500 charges filed in the first two weeks of the Euro, the Austrian interior ministry said on Monday in a positive security assessment of the tournament....
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China increases scrutiny
BEIJING, June 23: China will inspect all inbound cargoes and parcels during 2008 Olympics as part of its anti-drug effort for the event, Liu Guangping, director general office of General Administration of Customs, said on Monday....
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Aussies rely on young blood against Windies: One-day International series
KINGSTON (St. Vincent), June 23: World champions Australia hope that some fresh faces, fresh legs, and a different format will help them dominate their five-match One-day International series against West Indies, starting on Tuesday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex here....
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Massa seizes Formula One championship lead
MAGNY-COURS (France), June 23: Felipe Massa led a Ferrari one-two to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday and take the lead in the Formula One championship for the first time....
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Wapda face NPC in AFC qualifier today
LAHORE, June 23: Six-time National Champions Wapda will take on Nepal Police Club (NPC) in the fourth AFC President’s Cup qualifiers (Group-A) at the MBPJ Stadium in Selangor on Tuesday....
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