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New York City FC is do or die

Manchester City-backed venture in MLS has to quickly find its feet in crowded market
Arabian racing takes centre stage in Toulouse
Formula 1 reckless drivers rule on the way
G Force complete hat-trick in academy tournament
Ektihaam primed for Royal Ascot
Neymar linked to Barcelona move
Barako Bull bear down in Al Shabab tournament
IPL brand’s prospects in doubt
Court seeks BCCI report in two weeks

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Arsenal players (left to right) Carl Jenkinson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs interact with kids at an Arsenal
Soccer School clinic at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday.

Arsenal’s last ten games ‘felt like mini-title’

Oxlade-Chamberlain says Champions League qualification a vital achievement

Andy Murray receives treatment during his match against Marcel Granollers at the at the
Masters 1000 event in Rome on May 15. Murray retired from the match due to a hip injury.

No clash of tennis' big 4 at French Open

Murray withdraws from tournament as Nadal prepares for Grand Slam comeback

Leslie Chauncey (left) of Al Shabab and Ahmad Tareq of
University of Sharjah in action during the second Al Shabab
Basketball Championship at Al Shabab Club.

Barako Bull bear down in Al Shabab tournament

Philippine outfit unbeaten going into quarter-final against University of Sharjah

Liverpool won’t sell Suarez, says Rodgers

Reds boss under no pressure to sell controversial Uruguayan striker

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers makes a save
against Milan Lucic of the Boston Bruins in game three of the
Eastern Conference semi-finals on Tuesday in New York City.

NHL: Bruins on brink of Eastern Conference final

Boston beat Rangers at Madison Square Garden to secure 3-0 series lead

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Cricket

IPL brand’s prospects in doubt

Brand valuation firm highlights accountability issues as title-sponsors offer solace
Pakistan face Irish test in Dublin
Clarke, Haddin ready for Ashes challenge
G Force complete hat-trick in academy tournament
Pune Warriors beat retreat from IPL
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Football

Chelsea make inquiry about striker Yilmaz

Galatasaray’s Turkish forward likely to cost Blues around £20m
Reyna is director of NY City Football Club
Man City to appoint Pellegrini this month
PSG offer to match Rooney’s United wages
Robben dogged by finals hoodoo
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Rugby

David Pocock’s injury works to Lions advantage

Shane Williams believes Australia will sorely miss the openside flanker
Dubai Sports City rugby clinic signs up legends
O’Connell’s journey from obscurity to a Lion
McKenzie defends omitted Australian Cooper
Duncan Hall foresees trouble ahead
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Robben dogged by finals hoodoo

Bayern winger hopes to make up for near-misses on Saturday

Daring Dortmund interrupt Bayern’s feast
Bayern thrill, Dortmund worry for Euro final
Goetze’s dream to beat Bayern in Euro finale
Bayern boss confident ahead of league final

Golf

Garcia rapped by sponsor over ‘racist’ comment

Adidas critical of Spaniard despite his apology to Woods
Luke Donald up against it on cusp of hat-trick
Woods in no mood to make up with Garcia
Omega Dubai Desert Classic lines up tribute
Bae holds nerve in strong winds
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Motorsports

Ecclestone spices up Monaco scrap

Formula 1 supremo tells drivers to ‘use their brains’ amid tyre controversy
Formula 1 reckless drivers rule on the way
Dubai Falcons win karting endurance race
Abu Dhabi debutants put on fantastic show
UAE karters to get a feel of Oman
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Horse Racing

Bin Surour steps up his Godolphin workload

Long-serving trainer won’t rush to saddle runners from Moulton Paddocks
Arabian racing takes centre stage in Toulouse
Mohammad orders horse doping ban
Ektihaam primed for Royal Ascot
Dawn Approach dominates Derby build-up
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Basketball

James delivers winner as Heat beat Pacers

Triple-double including game-winning score gives Miami victory in finals opener
Barako Bull bear down in Al Shabab tournament
NBA: Spurs hold off Grizzlies in overtime
Barako Bull continue hot form in Dubai
LeBron James trades jibes with Pacers coach
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Sailing

Conditions buoy Al Gaffal dhow race organisers

DIMC looks forward to ‘great’ competition based on favourable weather forecast
Al Gaffal dhow race postponed due to weather
100 boats compete in world’s biggest dhow race
British Olympic hero is killed in accident
Atlas takes Al Qamar Island-Dubai race
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Tennis

Top-seeded Tipsarevic upset in Duesseldorf

World No 10 beaten in straight sets by 101-ranked Argentine Pella
Amalia tees off against bigger boys
No clash of tennis' big 4 at French Open
Women intend to play their role
UAE steps in to host delayed Davis Cup fixtures
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Athletics

Catching up with ‘Forrest Gump’

Cesar Guarin intends to complete the Global Run which he began three decades ago
American athlete hopes to lift nation’s spirits
$50,000 Zayed bonus tempts 10k winner to return
Komon wins UAE-backed 10k in New York
Rudisha sends early signal to rivals
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Baseball

Gattis grand slam leads Braves past Twins

Impressive rookie helps Atlanta extend winning streak to six matches
Los Angeles Dodgers sink Milwaukee Brewers
Moore stays undefeated to set new Rays record
Rockies end Giants hoodoo with 10-9 win
Duel fizzles out as Rangers beat Tigers 10-4
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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

Adam Hollioake: Is that all you can throw at me?

Tragedy, financial ruin has turned Hollioake into a hardened fighter
Sporting icons to fight for charity in Dubai
Pacquiao vs Mayweather chances fading
Boxer Ramezani earns trip to Melbourne
Srikam keeps confidence firm
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Ice Hockey

Storms oust Hong Kong team to win title

It’s a big achievement for us says skipper Fatema
UAE earns ice hockey inclusion
Greening’s late goal gives Senators the vote
Kings stun Sharks and Bruins edge Rangers in OT
Stastny leads way in US world ice-hockey rout
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Other sports

Dubai is out of this world for darts players

Legend Taylor says only Mars or Jupiter would be better venues than the Emirate
Crosby cautious despite 3-0 semi-final lead
Ping Pong Dubai to popularise game
Top 8 for Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters
Darts players preparing for surprise element
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