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Chelsea, Benfica chase history in Europa final
last Wednesday
14 May 2013 After a turbulent season, history beckons for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Europa League final in Amsterdam, where they will meet a Benfica team reeling from a devastating domestic defeat by arch rivals Porto. The premature end to Chelsea’s Champions League defence had ... Full story
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UAE a major global sporting hub: Coe
last Wednesday
15 May 2013 Former double Olympian showers praise during his Capital visit Double Olympic Champion and chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Games, Lord Sebastian Coe, has heaped praise on the UAE as a global sporting hub and a leading light in... Full story
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Jmmy Anderson: I’m itching to join my video stars
last Wednesday
London: Jimmy Anderson was born a year to the month after Ian Botham and Bob Willis engineered the great Headingley heist of 1981. But his dad’s worn-out video of the win over Australia meant Test cricket’s most improbable victory would soon seep into Anderson Jnr’s... Full story
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Adam Gilchrist hits form for Kings XI Punjab
last Wednesday
Bangalore: Adam Gilchrist and Azhar Mahmoud’s half-centuries helped Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets to keep themselves in the play-off hunt at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday. In pursuit of 175, Punjab got over the line in 18.1 overs to register ... Full story
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Etisalat Cup: Ajman beat Al Jazira to end 29-year trophy drought
last Wednesday
Dubai: Ajman lifted their first major honour in 29 years after a shock 2-1 win over Al Jazira in the Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl’s Zabeel Stadium on Tuesday evening. Founeke Sy’s scissor-kick cancelled out Ricardo Oliveira’s sixth-minute opener for Al Jazira on 23 minutes... Full story
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Etisalat Cup: Ajman beat Al Jazira to end 29-year trophy drought
last Wednesday
Dubai: Ajman lifted their first major honour in 29 years after a shock 2-1 win over Al Jazira in the Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl’s Zabeel Stadium on Tuesday evening. Founeke Sy’s scissor-kick cancelled out Ricardo Oliveira’s sixth-minute opener for Al Jazira on 23 minutes... Full story
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Juan Mata eyes Europa glory for Chelsea
last Wednesday
London: Juan Mata could be forgiven for thinking that his contributions to Chelsea’s recent and historic success could finish with an anti-climax this season. But then the expectation levels have never been so high at Stamford Bridge, where winning in the face of adversity, and apparent... Full story
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Manuel Pellegrini favourite to replace Roberto Mancini
last Wednesday
London: Manuel Pellegrini remained the odds-on favourite on Tuesday to become the new manager of Manchester City after Roberto Mancini was sacked a year to the day since he brought the Premier League trophy to Eastlands. Malaga boss Pellegrini has been a reported long-term target for City, ... Full story
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Karen and Rory Black clinch Abu Dhabi Golf Club Mixed Open
last Tuesday
May 14, 2013 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Husband and wife pairing of Karen and Rory Black fought off tough competition to claim top honors in the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Mixed Open, sponsored by Cristal Salam Hotel. Playing Betterball Stableford, they accumulated a magnificent team score of 46... Full story
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Mi Ran Lee crowned May Rivoli Champion
last Tuesday
May 14, 2013 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Golf Club saw 42 of its members compete for a chance to win the May Rivoli Champion title as well as some superb Rivoli prizes. The top score of the day and the winner of this month’s Rivoli Stableford went to Mi Ran Lee who managed... Full story
Monday May 20, 2013
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