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Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes bats during a snow cricket match with JK Tourism XI at Gulmarg skiing resort 55 kms from Srinagar the summer capital of indian kashmir on 12, March 2011.

Cricket Kashmir Photos Wikipedia: Cricket Youth

Newstrack India
Army promotes cricket among in Kashmir Valley
Wed 16 May 2012
Bandipora (J and K), May 16 (ANI): The Indian Army organized a cricket tournament here to encourage youth to acquire a spirit of sportsmanship and to revive a passion for... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)

Playing Badminton

Badminton India Photos Sport Wikipedia: Badminton

DNA India
Indian Badminton League by year-end
Wed 16 May 2012
After much speculation, India will soon have their own badminton league, an official from the Maharashtra Badminton League (MBL) confirmed to DNA. "Following the success of the MBL last year, we plan... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)

Novak Djokovic (SRB) competes against Andy Murray (GBR) during the Men's Final on Day 14 of the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on April 1, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida - USA.

Sky Sports Mon 14 May 2012
Djokovic hails 'great' year
Novak Djokovic insists his 2012 season has been "great" so far. Perhaps unsurprisingly the Serb has been unable to replicate his incredible start to last year, when he won his first 42 matches, but he... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert)
Photos Serbia Sport Tennis Wikipedia: Novak Djokovic

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp looks on during their English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, Birmingham, England, Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Canberra Times Sat 12 May 2012
Players to stay: Redknapp
Spurred on: Luka Modric (right) has been targeted by other clubs. Photo: AFP HARRY Redknapp has denied that Tottenham risks losing its biggest players if the club fails to secure a place in the... (photo: AP / Tim Hales)
League Photos Soccer Tottenham Hotspur Wikipedia: Harry Redknapp

Pune Warriors India captain Sourav Ganguly during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India at The Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 5, 2012 in Eastern India City

Cricket Country Thu 10 May 2012
IPL 2012: Sourav Ganguly not to continue as Pune Warriors India captain
Pune: May 10, 2012 Sourav Ganguly will no longer be the captain of Pune Warriors in Indian Premier League and will serve only as the team's mentor, putting an end... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Cricket Photos Pune Sport Star Wikipedia: Sourav Ganguly

A priestess performs in front of the ancient temple of Hera during the final dress rehearsal for the lighting of the Olympic flame held on Wednesday May 9, 2012, in Ancient Olympia, Greece.

BBC News Thu 10 May 2012
London 2012: Olympic flame to be lit in Greece
The Olympic flame will be lit in a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on Thursday ahead of the start of the torch relay and the London 2012 Games. The flame is kindled by a... (photo: AP / Petros Giannakouris)
Greece London Olympics Photos Wikipedia: 2012 Summer Olympics

Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul hosted the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final

Austin American Statesman Wed 9 May 2012
Istanbul says it retains 2020 Olympic backing
ISTANBUL — Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics retains full government support even as Turkey seeks to host the 2020 European soccer championship Istanbul's... (photo: Creative Commons / OlympisTR)
Istanbul Olympics Photos Sport Wikipedia: 2020 Summer Olympics

Saint Mary's Patty Mills, of Australia, is congratulated by San Francisco's coach Eddie Sutton

Canberra Times Mon 7 May 2012
Dreaming of the ultimate medal
Patty Mills heads for the net past Robin Lopez (15) and Josh Childress of the Phoenix Suns. Photo: Getty Images FOR Patty Mills the basketballer, this was the ultimate... (photo: AP / Dino Vournas)
Basketball Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Patrick Mills

Simon Dyson of England hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Al Jazeera Sat 5 May 2012
Dyson moves in front at Spanish Open
Gregory Bourdy's dreams of victory in the Spanish Open ended in dramatic fashion as Simon Dyson moved top of the leaderboard with a one-shot lead after the third round on... (photo: AP / Eric Risberg)
Golf Photos Spain Sport Wikipedia: Simon Dyson

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, centre, coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal, left, and Hamit Altintop of Turkey, right, gesture during a quarter final, first leg, Copa del Rey soccer match against FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012.

Al Jazeera Wed 2 May 2012
Mourinho's Real Madrid win Spanish title
Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish title in four years ending the reign of bitter rivals Barcelona to boot as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Wednesday for what is... (photo: AP / Andres Kudacki)
Football Madrid Photos Soccer Wikipedia: José Mourinho

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England golfer Lee Westwood watches his shot on the 3rd tee box during the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa

Lee Westwood leads Indonesian Masters

Charl Schwartzel of South Africa tees off at the 4th hole during the second round of the Malaysian Open golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, April 15, 2011.

Schwartzel Leads by 1 After 1st Round in Malaysia

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland

Oosthuizen to shrug off Masters heartache

Volvic to sponsor new Asian event Golf 365
SCOTT THE LONE STAR IN TEXAS Sporting Life
Column: Olympic first, a home from home in London Austin American Statesman
Late switch bags caddie a jackpot of his own Canberra Times
Rugby: Crusaders can still top NZ Super conference - Blackad Otago Daily Times
Scott falls off pace at US PGA Player Canberra Times
South Korean Sung Kang bounces back at The Players The Florida Times Union
Adam Scott starts well at Florida PGA Canberra Times
England's Fleetwood, Denmark's Madsen share lead in Madeira CBS News
Adam Scott ready to make his mark Canberra Times
Criticism fails to faze Tiger Canberra Times
Hope Royal Trophy comes to India soon: Jeev Zeenews
India's female boxer aims for medal in London Austin American Statesman
Molinari motors to third Tour title Al Jazeera
South Africa earns final Olympic field hockey spot Austin American Statesman
China's Liu Xiang wins 110 hurdles in Japan Austin American Statesman
Antisocial media: Tiger sidesteps probing questions by takin Canberra Times
Louis wins Monthly award Sky Sports
Louis named Golfer of the Month Golf 365
Day back from injury on US PGA Tour Canberra Times

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a forehand return to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012.

Djokovic downs Murray to win in Miami

Agnieszka Radwanska competes against Venus Williams during day 8 of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open at The Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida - March 30, 2010

'Angry' Radwanska hits out at Azarenka

Samantha Stosur in action on Day 5 of the 2010 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Queens, New York September 3, 2010

Stosur into third round in Dubai

Djokovic beats Tomic at Italian Open Canberra Times
Record-setter Groth quick to raise game Canberra Times
Federer deposes Nadal as world No.2 after Madrid victory Canberra Times
Federer claims third Madrid title Al Jazeera
Federer breezes into Madrid final Canberra Times
Serena claims Madrid crown Al Jazeera
Federer and Berdych into Madrid final Al Jazeera
Williams sets up Azarenka final Al Jazeera
Pasarell Leaves Indian Wells Tennis Tourney The New York Times
Djokovic toppled in Madrid Al Jazeera
Angry Nadal out of Madrid Open Al Jazeera
Rafael Nadal through on the blue Al Jazeera
German town names street after Swiss great Al Jazeera
Azarenka through in tough win Canberra Times
Australia's Anastasia Rodionova bundled out of Madrid Master The Daily Telegraph Australia
Serena Williams advances in Madrid Al Jazeera
Top seeds through at Madrid Open Al Jazeera
Five Indian girls make the main draw of ITF Futures Zeenews
Nadal wins seventh Barcelona title Canberra Times
Sharapova strolls to Stuttgart title Al Jazeera

Minnesota Twins infielder Alexi Casilla before a spring training game at the Twins' spring training home, Hammond Stadium, in South Fort Myers, Florida, 4 March 2007

Twins prepare to face the next big thing from Japan

Hokkaido,Japan - Japanese Children in Kimono. (ps1)

Ripken visits Japanese youth in tsunami-hit area

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka tosses a training ball during a team baseball practice in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday morning March 8, 2008.

Matsuzaka gets good news; Okajima confident

Penny situation shows it takes more than skill in Japan Japan Times
Penny most recent big-leaguer who couldn’t make it there The Columbus Dispatch
Doubront Leads Red Sox to 4-1 Win Over Indians The New York Times
A Dodgers Fan in Pinstripes in Postwar Japan The New York Times
Touch 'Em All: Penny doesn't fly in Japan Philadelphia Daily News
Pedroia, Buchholz Lead Red Sox Past Indians 7-5 The New York Times
Overuse could be a factor in Asao's drop in efficiency this Japan Times
2014 Pan Pacific Championships headed to Australia Austin American Statesman
Penny granted release from Japanese club MLB
Brad Penny Released By Japanese Team After One Start Hartford Courant
A Yankee’s Unfortunate Pregame Debut The New York Times
Australia steps up heart checks of its Oympians Austin American Statesman
Live stream: Obama adresses nation from Afghanistan Detroit Free Press
Kuroda-Darvish excites Japan more than Hiroki Newsday
Kuroda-Darvish on Live in Japan The New York Times
Louis Oosthuizen takes Malaysian Open lead Austin American Statesman
Mariners' hitters excited to face Darvish MLB
Japan’s New Ace? The Search Is On The New York Times
Blue Jays Outlast Indians in Record Opener The New York Times
Indians, Blue Jays Locked in Opener Marathon The New York Times

LEWIS EXPECTS BOOST TO WOMEN'S SPORT

US run away with it in Daegu

GATLIN SETS THE PACE

Avis Embraces Comrades 2012 Contestants All Africa
Dennison up for pole vault rivalry The Independent
Manny on track to join A's on May 30 MLB
Ben Ainslie leads at halfway stage in Finn Gold Cup BBC News
Four athletes test positive The Hindu
Kansas State’s Mark Simoneau to join College Football The Wichita Eagle
EXPERIENCE IS KEY FOR IDOWU - EDWARDS Sporting Life
EDWARDS BACKS IDOWU FOR OLYMPIC SUCCESS Sporting Life
DENNISON SPURRED ON BY BLEASDALE SUCCESS Sporting Life
Four athletes caught for doping during Fed Cup The Hindu
Renjith wins; other Indians disappoint The Hindu
Shot put record ratification debatable The Hindu
THOMPSON BACKING FOR FARAH Sporting Life
Parish Walk 2012: Record entry for Isle of Man walk BBC News
K-State’s Kynard wins Big 12 title The Wichita Eagle
Home fans happy to egg Jessica Ennis on to summer success The Independent
Christian Olsson retires before London 2012 Games BBC News
Home fans happy to egg Ennis on to summer success The Independent
This Mom won't run from cancer fight MLB
Walkers Rana, Sandeep achieve Olympic norm The Hindu

President Barack Obama looks out over the crowd as first Lady Michelle Obama, not seen, speaks to troops, veterans and military families at theThird Infantry Division Headquarters, Friday, April 27, 2012, Fort Stewart, Ga.

President Obama's decision to make the decision

SM Appliance Center - Panasonic - Sharp - Sony - Electronics - Philippines

TV giants Sony, Sharp post record losses

Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger

Wenger backs Arsenal's pre-season trip to Malaysia

Barcelona to open football school in Delhi The Hindu
Nasaf Qarshi 0-2 Esteghlal: Jerkovic and Jabbari strike to e Goal
Tony Popovic and Lyall Gorman to lead new A-League club in w The Daily Telegraph Australia
Go west: Popovic to coach new Sydney side Sydney Morning Herald
Bunyodkor 1-0 Pohang Steelers: Uzbek giants get the edge as Goal
New Sydney FC coach Ian Crook is bringing about big change w The Daily Telegraph Australia
Uzbekistan Could Host World Cup – Blatter Novosti
Steve Kean due in India for talks with Blackburn Rovers owne The Independent
Filipino hero dashes Olympic dream Business Day
INDIA TALKS LOOM FOR STEVE KEAN Sporting Life
Coach Robbie Deans admits Australia wary of Wales BBC News
Tony Popovic signs with western Sydney A-League team The Daily Telegraph Australia
Bacolod to host Azkals vs Guam friendly Sun Star
Herd joins Socceroos Canberra Times
Pohang Steelers will play for the win in Uzbekistan against Goal
Japan's Nagoya Grampus and Kashiwa Reysol celebrate ACL prog Goal
Frankly, Mr Shankly, Barton misdeeds aren't life or death Canberra Times
College Sport: Soccer to set age limit in top-level grades NZ Herald
Bani Yas vow to attack in make-or-break home tie Gulf News
Small sports get new home in Hub Canberra Times

Unpredictable F1 filled with questions so far

Ayrton Senna's debut F1 car does not sell at Silverstone auction

AUTO PACKAGE: F1 championship seemingly up for grabs after unpredictable start

Fitch Rates $75MM Philadelphia (PA) Gas Works Revs (1998 Gen Business Wire
Villeneuve joins Sky Sports F1 HD Sky Sports
Sauber gives CEO Kaltenborn a stake in F1 team The Guardian
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German F1 driver Nico Rosberg consoles himself with his girl The Daily Mail
Pastor Maldonado's F1 win draws praise, also stirs controver Hartford Courant
Maldonado’s F1 win stirs controversy in Venezuela The Washington Times
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 named best tyre Scoop
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Pastor Maldonado’s F1 win draws praise, also stirs controver The Washington Post
Fitch to Upgrade S-T Rating to 'F1+' on Univ of Chicago Ser Business Wire
SAE International F1 in Schools U.S. National Champions Anno PR Newswire
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Lewis Hamilton error fuels Williams F1 victory The Guardian
Sutil confident over F1 return Sky Sports
Anger mounts over F1 track safety Independent online (SA)
McLaren's F1 successor Sydney Morning Herald
Spanish Grand Prix triumph that nearly turned to tragedy cos The Australian
Maldonado wins F1 Papua New Guinea Post
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