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Jackets show Dallas the stars

Sports | Ice hockey
2009-11-21

DALLAS netminder Marty Turco suffered a rare loss to Columbus on Thursday as the Blue Jackets beat the Stars 4-1. In a fight-filled first perio...

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FIFA says no to replay as playoff row rumbles on

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

A day that began with FIFA ruling out a replay of the France v Ireland World Cup playoff ended, after pleas, denials and opinions from all quarters, with the French still heading for South Africa and the Irish seething....

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17 nabbed in biggest Euro betting scam

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

A MATCH-FIXING ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, in what UEFA called the biggest betting scandal in Europe. ...

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Westwood fires ahead of McIlroy

Sports | Golf
2009-11-21

LEE Westwood took advantage of a couple of putting errors by money-list rival Rory McIlroy to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship yesterday. Westwood birdied...

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Mayweather may duck bout

Sports | Boxing
2009-11-21

MANNY Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino, promoter Bob Arum said on Thursday. As Pacquiao...

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West Ham launch 'Katy Perry kit' to meet huge demand

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

WEST Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans. The Premier League club have responded to "huge demand"...

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Beckham has bone bruise but expects to play

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

LOS Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham says he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in tomorrow's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake. Beckham has a bone bruise in...

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Keane blames Irish defense as Henry backs calls for a replay

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

FORMER Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended its World Cup hopes. France captain Henry has admitted he handled the...

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Lin and Chen seal spots in semifinals

Sports | Badminton
2009-11-21

CHINA'S world No. 2 Lin Dan got past Indonesia's Santoso Simon to reach the men's singles semifinals at the China Open in Shanghai yesterday. Simon, seeded seventh, suffered from a slow start in the first set....

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Egypt charged over Algeria attack

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

FIFA has charged Egypt's football federation after an attack by fans on the Algerian national team before a World Cup qualifying match in Cairo last week. FIFA said its disciplinary committee will rule on a case...

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Win a trophy

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

THE sponsors of the English Premier League, Barclays, have announced a promotion for Chinese fans -- a chance to win the Premier League trophy for a day! Fans can log on to http://www.barclayshomewin.com and enter...

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Contador deal

Sports | Cycling
2009-11-21

TOUR de France champion Alberto Contador of Spain has reached a preliminary agreement with the Astana team to fulfil his contract until the end of 2010. The governing International Cycling Union is expected to reach...

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Ochoa has 1-shot lead, Wie limps out in pain

Sports | Golf
2009-11-21

MICHELLE Wie withdrew from the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship because of a sprained left ankle on Thursday, a few hours after Lorena Ochoa shot a 6 under 66 to take a one-shot lead over Reilley Rankin. The...

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Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns

Sports | Basketball
2009-11-21

PEJA Stojakovic hit seven three-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-103 upset win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Devin Brown and Marcus Thornton both...

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Another milestone for Tendulkar

Sports | Cricket
2009-11-21

OPENER Gautam Gambhir stroked his third century in as many matches and Sachin Tendulkar recorded his 43rd test hundred to guide hosts India to a draw in the first test against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad yesterday. ...

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ARU hits back after IRB's referee criticism

Sports | Rugby union
2009-11-21

THE Australian Rugby Union has condemned the singling out of its leading referee by the International Rugby Board following New Zealand's dour 20-6 win over Italy last weekend. The IRB's referee manager, New...

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Lincecum wins 2nd straight Cy Young

Sports | Baseball
2009-11-21

TIM Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants claimed the National League Cy Young Award for the second successive year on Thursday, winning in a close vote over Cardinals starters Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright....

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Williams' touchdowns win it for Miami

Sports | American football
2009-11-21

THE once written-off Miami Dolphins moved back into the NFL playoff picture with a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. A day after learning Ronnie Brown is lost for the season, the Dolphins continued...

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Gasol fires on return as Lakers beat Bulls

Sports | Basketball
2009-11-20

PAU Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Chicago Bulls 108-93 in the NBA yesterday. Kobe Bryant added 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers'...

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FIFA looking at Irish request for WCup replay

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

FIFA says it is looking at Ireland's request for a replay against France in their disputed World Cup playoff. Irish officials asked football's world governing body yesterday for another chance because of Thierry...