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Governing Board officials unhappy with COO’s moves: PCB’s negotiations with SA for tri-series
LAHORE, Aug 29: Some members of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s international cricket sub-committee have expressed their reservation over the Board’s Chief Operating Officer Shafqat Naghmi’s unilateral decision of negotiating with different... 
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Foreign players insensitive towards Pakistan: PCB
KARACHI, Aug 29: Outraged by South African captain Graeme Smith’s opposition to the idea of having a tri-nation One-day series with Pakistan to compensate for the postponed Champions Trophy, the Pakistan...
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Flintoff, Bell on fire as England set tough target for SA
LONDON, Aug 29: Andrew Flintoff hit 78 not out and Ian Bell 73 as England made 296-7 from 50 overs in the first innings of the third One-day International against South Africa at the Oval on Friday....
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Thushara, Mubarak rescue SL after early hiccups: Fifth ODI against India
COLOMBO, Aug 29: Thilan Thushara’s maiden half-century and an unbroken 94-run partnership with Jehan Mubarak helped Sri Lanka recover from an early slump and reach 227-6 after batting first in the fifth and final One-day International against India on Friday....
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Unknown Frenchwoman shocks Ivanovic in US Open
NEW YORK, Aug 29: Ana Ivanovic was unceremoniously tossed out of the US Open on Thursday by an obscure Frenchwoman who had never played a tour-level match before arriving at Flushing Meadows....
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China shows way for Asian nations as Pakistan slump continues: Beijing Olympics In Perspective
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. By surpassing the United States in the final gold medals count at the Beijing Olympics, hosts China, a world powerhouse in sports, did all and sundry in Asia tremendously proud....
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Postponement a big blow, says Wasim: Champions Trophy
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: Postponement of the Champions Trophy, which was slated next month in Pakistan, is a huge setback for cricket in the trouble-torn country, according to former pacer Wasim Akram....
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IPL postpones Asif’s hearing
KARACHI, Aug 29: The Indian Premier League (IPL) officials have postponed its preliminary drug inquiry tribunal hearing into the case of Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif but did not announce any fresh dates....
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FIFA cancels qualifier
ZURICH, Aug 29: Ethiopia’s hopes of taking part in the 2010 World Cup were dealt a further blow on Friday when FIFA confirmed that it was cancelling a qualifying match against Morocco scheduled for Sept....
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Bombay court to hear Yousuf case next week
KARACHI, Aug 29: The Mumbai High Court will hear on Tuesday PCB appeal against the stay order passed by a Mumbai arbitrator on batsman Mohammad Yousuf, which stops him from participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL)....
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Wapda brush aside Navy
Lahore, Aug 29: Faisalabad-born Jamshed Anwar helped Wapda gain three points as the holders brushed aside Navy 1-0 in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) clash at Garhi Shahu Railway Stadium, Lahore on Friday evening....
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Man United to face Celtic in all-British match-up: Champions League group stage
MONACO, Aug 29: Holders Manchester United will face familiar foes Celtic in this season’s Champions League group stage....
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Astro turf laid at Mutiullah Hockey Stadium
BAHAWALPUR, Aug 29: Work to lay a Rs 6.6 million astroturf at the Mutiullah Hockey Stadium has been completed....
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India’s golden boy miffed with officials
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medallist on Friday seized the rare chance to edit a major newspaper by lashing out at the country’s sports officials and coaches....
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Aisam falls in doubles event
KARACHI, Aug 29: Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq with his Indian partner Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the men’s doubles event at the US Open....
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PFF announces cash prizes for women event
LAHORE, Aug 29: The Pakistan Football Federation on Friday announced prizes for three top teams and individuals of the fourth National Women’s Football Championship....
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Siddons demands consistency from BD
DARWIN, Aug 29: Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons has challenged his side to show more consistency and trouble the world’s best teams on a more regular basis....
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Pakistan, Iran semi-final today: Super League volleyball
LAHORE, Aug 29: Pakistan maintained super form in the ongoing 14th Asian Junior volleyball championship when it thrashed defending champions Korea 3-0 in the last match of the Super League in Tehran, Iran, on Friday....
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Munshaw claims ITF Juniors singles title
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29: Vaidik Munshaw (India) lifted the boys singles title of ITF Pakistan International Junior Tennis Championship played at the PTF complex on Friday. Fourth seeded Munshaw defeated Ariez Elyaas Deen (Malaysia) in straight sets 6-2-6-1....
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Sania Mirza confident of bouncing back
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is confident of getting over her current injury crisis and bouncing back into the top 50 soon with the help of a new trainer....
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