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Spot fixing: Sreesanth’s world is falling apart

Like Dubai’s KPL, many sponsors set to withdraw advertisements featuring the former Indian pacer
Bin Surour hoping Hunter’s Light can shine
Gilchrist bows out with a victory
Milan and Fiorentina in final European push
Bani Yas frustrated in GCC final first leg
Bolger in bullish mood ahead of Epsom tryst
Barako Bull and Hoops open with wins
Dubai Falcons win karting endurance race
Big lift for UAE female weightlifter

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Indian cricket fans hold placards and posters of cricketers arrested in spot fixing, during a protest in Ahmadabad, India, Thursday, May 16, 2013.

BCCI to unveil guidelines in wake of IPL scandal

Indian cricket board bids to save event’s reputation due to spot-fixing allegations

10 things to know about David Beckham

A look at ten interesting facts about retiring football superstar David Beckham

Ahmad Khalifa Hamad (left), CEO of Al Ahli Club, speaks alongside Obaid Saeed at the
announcement of the initiative for the build-up to next week’s final of the President’s Cup.

Al Ahli to give fans free cup final tickets

‘Turn up at the club and take your tickets,’ Hamad tells Red Knights supporters

Atletico Madrid players celebrate with the trophy after beating city rivals Real Madrid in the King’s Cup final 2-1 after extra time
on Friday night. After the game at Real’s Santiago Bernabeu home, Jose Mourinho denounced this season as his worst ever.

My worst ever season, says Mourinho

Real Madrid boss laments failure as city rivals Atletico lift Spanish Cup

Colin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Pro-League Committee, is confident the
competition can make great strides with the help of the UAE public.

‘We want to get fans out of their armchairs’

Pro-League boss wants to attract new fans to build on good start

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Cricket

Gilchrist bows out with a victory

Australian takes final wicket as Kings XI end IPL campaign with win over Mumbai
Spot fixing: Sreesanth’s world is falling apart
BCCI to unveil guidelines in wake of IPL scandal
Life ban not sufficient for IPL ‘fixers’
KPL may drop Sreesanth as brand ambassador
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Football

Franco hails Chhetri’s crucial contribution

Churchill Brothers defender thrilled with club’s second I-League crown
Churchill Brothers aim high after league success
Bani Yas frustrated in GCC final first leg
Al Ahli to give fans free cup final tickets
‘We want to get fans out of their armchairs’
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Rugby

Ireland star O’Gara retires from rugby

Fly-half leaves Munster to take up coaching role with Racing Metro
Toulon overcome the odds to claim European glory
Rugby: Brian O’Driscoll extends contract
Philippines coach ready for UAE
Bremner heaps praise on battling UAE
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Golf

Poulter ‘disgusted’ at World Match-Play exit

Ryder Cup hero crashes out in Bulgaria after back-to-back defeats
Course-record 60 puts Bradley in lead
Captains set for Dubai Golf Trophy
Tiger underlines US Open credentials
Tiger Woods to return to dominance
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Motorsports

Dubai Falcons win karting endurance race

All-Emirati team produce near-faultless performance to win 600-lap event
Honda set for F1 return in 2015
F1 on the skids due to tyre farce
Alonso speeds to a stylish win
Al Qasimi finishes third in Jordan Rally
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Horse Racing

Bin Surour hoping Hunter’s Light can shine

Godolphin handler joins Dubai-based Watson in search for international success
Bolger in bullish mood ahead of Epsom tryst
Glen’s Diamond sparkles in Yorkshire Cup
Farhh bids to steal Lockinge spotlight
Poor draw in Preakness no worry for Orb trainer
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Basketball

Barako Bull and Hoops open with wins

Second Al Shabab Basketball Championship gets underway in Dubai
Kings sold to group led by India’s Ranadive
Can anyone stop the Miami Heat?
Parker, Spurs hold off Warriors to advance
Al Shabab face Hoops Lebanon
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Sailing

Al Gaffal dhow race postponed due to weather

23rd sailing of annual event now to be held on May 25
100 boats compete in world’s biggest dhow race
British Olympic hero is killed in accident
Atlas takes Al Qamar Island-Dubai race
Shaikh Khalifa’s boat wins dhow sailing event
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Tennis

Novak Djokovic crashes out in Rome

Ailing Maria Sharapova pulls out, but Serena cruises into semis
Williams breezes into Rome Open semi-finals
Andy Murray a French Open doubt with injury
Rafael Nadal: My forehand is back
Serena blows away Sharapova to keep title
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Athletics

American athlete hopes to lift nation’s spirits

Keflezighi targets November race after comeback in Central Park event
$50,000 Zayed bonus tempts 10k winner to return
Komon wins UAE-backed 10k in New York
Rudisha sends early signal to rivals
Record-holder returns for UAE-backed race
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Baseball

Rockies end Giants hoodoo with 10-9 win

Kipnis inspires Cleveland over Seattle, Detroit win battle of divisional leaders
Duel fizzles out as Rangers beat Tigers 10-4
Rangers’ Darvish fans 14 in win over Red Sox
Brewers need a break from Holiday
Astros romp in the Bronx, beat Yankees 9-1
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American Football

Tebow time over in New York as Jets cut Tim

Much-hyped quarterback faces uncertain future after one poor season in Big Apple
Cardinals snap up veteran quarterback Palmer
Hasselbeck joins Colts as backup to Luck
Quarterback Smith sent to Kansas City
Hartline pens five-year deal with Dolphins
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Boxing

Pacquiao vs Mayweather chances fading

It seems that Floyd Mayweather's eyes are fixed elsewhere, at least for the time being
Boxer Ramezani earns trip to Melbourne
Srikam keeps confidence firm
Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring
Klitschko sees off Pianeta to claim 60th win
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Ice Hockey

Kings stun Sharks and Bruins edge Rangers in OT

Los Angeles score twice at the death within 22 seconds to seal 4-3 win over San Jose
Stastny leads way in US world ice-hockey rout
Sharks complete series sweep of Canucks
Rangers breathe a huge sigh of relief
Islanders’ optimistic outlook takes a hit
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Other sports

Crosby leads Penguins past Senators

Scores second career play-off hat-trick as Pittsburgh race into 2-0 series lead
Bradley Wiggins withdraws from Giro d’Italia
Big lift for UAE female weightlifter
Floyd Mayweather is highest-paid sportsman
Astros finally tame Tigers
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