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Sri Lanka Cricket bans two umpires for match fixing

In October 2012, an Indian news channel purportedly caught on camera six ICC umpires from Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh agreeing to help certain players, fix decisions and provide pitch and team information predominantly in the Sri Lanka Premier League.

Former United defender Pallister gives thumbs-up to IPL-style football league

Pallister had a nine-year spell at Manchester United from 1989 to 1998.

Indian lifters beat China to win team title at Asian Junior C'ships

The junior women lifters had won seven medals (three silver and four bronze) to accumulate 463 points and top the standings.

NBA: Lakers snap up Kaman to replace Howard

The 31-year-old Kaman will ink a contract worth approximately $3.2 million, according to local reports, when free agents can officially sign on Wednesday.

Negi finishes tied first in World Open chess

World Open 2013 had a very close and exciting finish Sunday morning with a 10-way tie for the first place in the Open Section.

Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup: McDowell

The Northern Irishman romped to a four-stroke victory on Sunday after chalking up only four bogeys all week at the demanding 7,331-yard, par-71 venue on the outskirts of Paris.

New Zealand signs 20 players to national contracts

Promising all-rounder Corey Anderson, test opening batsman Hamish Rutherford, fast bowler Mitchell McLenaghan, the versatile Tom Latham and Colin Munro and veteran left-arm spinner Bruce Martin have all been included for the first time on the list of players who will be paid retainers.

Ranchi celebrates as MS Dhoni turns 32

His fans and friends cut a birthday cake and distributed sweets at a couple of places, wishing the Ranchi boy success in his cricketing exploits.

Vettori out for six months, considers future

The 34-year-old all-rounder had surgery on his left Achilles last month after New Zealand's exit from the Champions Trophy one-day tournament in England.

Lahiri ahead by five strokes at Eagleburg Open

The 26-year old Lahiri (73-62-64) had a terrific start to the day as he landed his approach shots from a distance of about 100 yards to within a couple of feet on both the first and second holes to collect two birdies.

NBA: Boston Celtics appoint Stevens as head coach

Stevens, 36, has spent the past six years as head coach of Butler University and will replace Doc Rivers.

Sunderland sign goalkeeper Mannone from Arsenal

He links up with compatriot Paolo Di Canio, who took charge of Sunderland late last season.

Pakistan recall Afridi; Malik, Akmal dropped for West Indies tour

Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal were also recalled and Pakistan included uncapped Haris Sohail, Zulfiqar Babar and wicketkeeper Rizwan Ahmed in the ODI and T20 squads.

Life-ban stays as Kaneria spot-fix appeal dismissed

Kaneria, who has repeatedly denied any involvement in trying to engineer particular situations in a game, was banned in June last year after being found guilty of corruption while playing for county side Essex in 2009.

Kiwi fast bowler Chris Martin announces retirement

The right-arm seamer, who made his debut for the Black Caps in 2000 against South Africa, picked up 233 wickets from 71 tests.

Montgomerie fails to qualify for British Open

Montgomerie, who won a record eight order of merit titles on the European Tour between 1993 and 2005, has never won a major despite several close calls.

Els aims to be king of the castle at Scottish Open

The 43-year-old South African previously won the British Open warm-up event in 2000 and 2003.

Chris Paul to stay with Clippers; Houstan eye Howard

The contract is yet to be made official, but ESPN sources said that Paul had verbally agreed to sign it.

South Korean Park wins third consecutive major

Only Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias has previously won the first three women's majors in a season. She did it in 1950, winning the Titleholders Championship, the Women's Western Open and the U.S. Women's Open.

Teenager Oliveira gets first ever pole for Mahindra in Moto3

Mahindra had claimed a pole position during the two-stroke years, when Danny Webb put the 125cc machine in first position in wet qualifying at Valencia in 2011.

IMG-R to discuss IPL-style league with I-League clubs

The franchise-based tournament, based on the hugely successful Indian Premier League (IPL), has come in for criticism from I-League clubs.

IGU's initiative for golf in schools launched in J&K

Orientation for 54 children commenced from June 24 in two batches at DPS Srinagar, which has golf academy facilities within the school premises, and Royal Springs Golf Course.

Pak cricketer Mohd Asif robbed at gun point in Lahore

Asif, who has faced a tale of woes since 2010 when he and teammates Mohammad Aamir and Salman Butt were found guilty of spot-fixing in England, was robbed by four armed men.

Hockey India donates Rs 10 lakh for Uttarakhand flood victims

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also announced that he would contribute Rs 10 lakh to the flood victims.

Gomez staying put at Bayern for now

Gomez, 27, a former Bundesliga top scorer, lost his starting spot to Mario Mandzukic last season as Bayern won the domestic league and cup double as well as the Champions League.

Four Indian boxers assured of a bronze each in China Open

Sunil Kumar (52kg), Ajay Kumar (56kg), Jaideep (75kg) and Manjeet Singh (+91kg) made it to the last four of the tournament played under the new 'Ten-Point must scoring system'.

FIH World League: Indian eves lose to Japan, to play in 7-8th play-off match

Going by the rankings, the ninth-ranked Japanese started the match as favourites against India (12th) and as expected they streamrolled their opponents

Blake withdraws from Jamaican nationals, to run just 100m at worlds

Blake suffered a hamstring injury in April and due to fitness issues was withdrawn from the Jamaican championships, his manager Cubie Seegobin said.

FA Cup restored as last match of English season

The English Football Association said Wednesday that the final will take place at Wembley Stadium on May 17 — a week after the Premier League has concluded.