Activities galore at health carnival
THE Kedah Sports Council (KSC) with the co-operation of the Firdaus Fitness & Gym will organise a day-long public health activity carnival at Simpang Kuala, Alor Setar on Friday.
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Up, up and away
SALISBURY — No less than 30 minutes after winning an impressive unanimous decision over Derrick “Superman” Findley to retain his North American Boxing Federation middleweight title and remain undefeated, Fernando Guerrero was back inside the ring at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Friday night.
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Indian cricket fans celebrates victory over Bangladesh
Ranchi, Feb.20 : Fans in Ranchi celebrated India’s victory over Bangladesh in inaugural match of the 2011 World Cup.
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Cricket World Cup needs classic moments – not Bryan Adams – to be a hit | Rob Bagchi
The 2011 Cricket World Cup needs to be more exciting than the last two editions to justify its existence Long before the 10th football World Cup kicked off in 1974 its immediate predecessor’s place in the hearts of the public suggested it was going to be a tough act to follow. The vibrant colours from Mexico, the trebly resonance of the commentary beamed for the first time via satellite and …
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Are you READY for Salman and Asin?
The cricket season is here with the World Cup and IPL matches lined up for the next few months. Bollywood usually sees a dry run at the box office during this time as fans are busy with the next biggest thing in the country – Cricket! The good news is that this year promises big releases post the gaming spell. The first big project to hit the screens after the IPL is Bhushan Kumar’s READY …
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5 held for betting on Cricket World Cup
Lucknow, Feb 20 (PTI) Five members of a betting racket were today arrested from Chowk area while accepting bets on the Cricket World Cup, police sources said.
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Prep boys tennis: Barron Collier exhibition, fundraiser set for Thursday night
Help the Barron Collier High boys tennis team raise money to offset travel costs to the national championships in Louisville, Ky., with a fundraiser tonight at the World Tennis Club, 4800 Airport Pulling Road N., Naples
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Top tennis juniors in Renmark
Rhiannon competes in sport’s true spirit Rhiannon Grosse is the winner of the 2009/10 Darnley Taylor Junior Tennis Sportsperson of the Year award. Riverland Speedway plans for more action The Riverland Speedway season might have finished, but organisers are already planning for an action-packed 2010/11 program.
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Police seek suspect in tennis club theft
Someone stole copper cables and four large batteries worth an estimated ,200 from a tennis club here.
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FACTBOX-Soccer-FC Copenhagen facts and figures
Facts and figures regarding FC Copenhagen, who meet Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match in Copenhagen on Tuesday:
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FACTBOX-Soccer-Olympique Marseille facts and figures
Facts and figures regarding Olympique Marseille, who host Manchester United in their Champions League last-16 first-leg match on Wednesday:
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FACTBOX-Soccer-Inter Milan facts and figures
Facts and figures regarding holders Inter Milan, who host Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday:
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FACTBOX-Soccer-Bayern Munich facts and figures
Facts and figures regarding Bayern Munich who meet Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match in Milan on Wednesday:
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No politics in Pacquiao-Obama meeting
Filipino boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao emerged from his private meeting with US President Barack Obama looking very much accomplished.
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Eagles sign linebacker
The Eagles signed strongside linebacker Rashad Jeanty to a one-year contract, the team announced. Jeanty, 27, played in 53 games (32 starts) as an outside linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2006-09, recording 215 tackles.
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Cricket World Cup 2011: Andrew Strauss falls cheaply as England bat first in final warm-up match against Pakistan
England begin final warm-up match against Pakistan ahead of World Cup opener against Holland on Tuesday.
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Khan looks to make a mark after Amir ban
Junaid Khan has long dreamed of bowling for Pakistan alongside Mohammad Amir _ instead the youngster was selected for the World Cup only after his fellow left-arm paceman was banned from cricket for five years.
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Khan looks to make a mark after Amir ban
Junaid Khan has long dreamed of bowling for Pakistan alongside Mohammad Amir _ instead the youngster was selected for the World Cup only after his fellow left-arm paceman was banned from cricket for five years.
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Moscow ice rink to host Russia-Italy Fed Cup semi-final
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will face holders Italy in the Fed Cup semi-final at a specially-built indoor court laid on top of an ice rink, the country’s tennis federation (RTF) said on Monday.
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No. 1 Stanford women reach ITA championship
by PaloAltoOnline.com Sunday’s Stanford roundup The Stanford women’s tennis team is ranked No. 1 in the nation for good reason, and not just because the Cardinal captured the NCAA team championship last season. Stanford displayed once again why the ranking is legitimate by continuing to overpower the opposition at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships
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Georgia QB injures ankle in soccer game
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MHS soccer senior day game
The Malibu High School soccer senior players and coaches, from left: John Johnstone, Raynielle Collins, Claire Kiefer, Gigi Wooler, Ashtin Miller and Lloyd Kinnear. The team defeated Nordhoff High School on their senior game day Feb. 7.
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Guatemalan soccer club fearful after killing
The president of a soccer team whose second-in-command was killed two days ago has also received threats apparently related to the club’s poor performance, Guatemalan police said Sunday.
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Sportspersons, officials condole Suresh Babu’s death
Jamshedpur, Feb 20 (PTI) The sportspersons and officials taking part in the 34th National Games here condoled the death of Olympian and former Asian Games gold medalist, Suresh Babu, who passed away in Ranchi yesterday.
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Nonito Donaire wins over Fernando Montiel
Nonito Donaire knocks out Fernando Montiel, wins Bantamweight Crowns! Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (26-1, 18 KOs) dethroned Mexican Ferdinand Montiel (44-3-2) in their fight called “Ang Pagtutuos” at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 19 (Sunday morning in Manila). Donaire stopped Montiel via technical knockout (KO) in the second round [...]
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Cricket: Reverse swing key to success – Donald
New Zealand’s bowlers must adjust quickly to subcontinental pitches at the World Cup after they were given a hammering by India’s batsmen, says the Black Caps’ bowling coach Allan Donald.And a key to that success will be obtaining…
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“Cricket
ka kuch pata hai kya ?” this was the oft-asked question on Saturday afternoon as went around quizzing young calcuttans on the game they love. a few passed the test. most of the others were caught in the …
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Cricket World Cup 2011: team-by-team guide
Prospects, key men and squads for each nation preparing to do battle.
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