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World number one Lee Chong Wei thrashed Danish veteran Peter Gade.

France opened the 2011 women’s World Cup with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Nigeria.

Mexico won their second title in a row in the biennial North American regional tournament.

Runaway growth could make Asia the world’s richest golf zone in just 15 years.

Spain coach says the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona has left “wounds” on the national team.

Sports minister admits board will lose money without Indian stars.

The coach and player had a heart-to-heart talk and Tevez and was included in Batista’s provisional 26-man squad.

Sri Lanka outclass England in one-off Twenty20.

Sajjad, Aftab advance into snooker quarters despite defeat.

Claim 61 medals, Wapda finish second overall in swimming championship.

Young guns outclass hosts Singapore in classification match.

Serb survives tough battle against Baghdatis in a pulsating encounter.

Sialkot lose plot against Lahore in Super Eight T20.

Penalty-corner specialist scores brace as Ireland defeated in four-nation tournament.

“I don’t have enough money to serve a cup of tea to the guests who come to congratulate me” says Everest climber.

Swimmer stands third in line to light the torch at the opening ceremony.

The duo had outplayed the hosts 3-1 in an earlier match.

China claims the men’s crown at an international table tennis competition.

Ireland only managed to score a goal in the second-half as Pakistan sealed the victory.

Gayle has demanded in excess of $250,000 and Warner $140,000 to play with the side.

Teammate Webber to start second, outpacing Hamilton.

Koreans register victory to dethrone defending champions.

Manager praises youngsters in World Cup playoffs.

The league fined the Galaxy for omitting Beckham’s name in the report.

Former captain wants to focus on Test cricket.

Despite Zohaib’s all-round show in Super Eight T20.

Serena, Sharapova, Wozniacki ease into round four as Murray battles for victory in Wimbledon.

Ferrari driver clocks best time of one minute 37.968 seconds.

He wanted to concentrate on the domestic Twenty20 competition and the Indian Premier League.

Craig Kieswetter believes he is a better player on his recall to the England squad.

The ICC has accepted that Tharanga’s offence was not diliberate.

India captain ecstatic after win in first Test as tourists lead series 1-0.

Ali hits whirlwind century, Mahmood takes five wickets in T20 cup.

Pakistan to object to certain amendments in Hong Kong .

Sharapova, Venus progress as Zvonareva, Li Na make sudden exits at Wimbledon.

I am disappointed about missing the World Cup but I see myself a mature and mentally tough man now: Shoaib Malik.

The Honda rider leapfrogged defending champion Jorge Lorenzo.

Mohammad Sajjad and Shahid Aftab were upbeat about their chances in the event.

“The stadium is no place for racism,” the club Anzhi said in a statement.

Board writes to opener, says it recognises his contribution to WI.

National team to meet India in FIP Polo Playoff Zone D final.

Greenshirts beat China 3-2 at hockey event.

Hockey team plays junior Asia cup semi-final today.

West Indies chase tough target in first Test.

Pakistan endorse use of technology with the broadcaster.

Former Pakistan bowlers aim to make a difference after stint.

Coach unwilling to travel to Pakistan for a World Cup qualifier.

Adriano Galliani says Milan well stocked in attack departments.

Englishman Ian Poulter has committed to the event, as has Australia’s Stuart Appleby, the defending champion.

London based Welsh winger believes the first few fixtures of the season will provide a challenging opening.