Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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On the frontlines of the fight against match-fixing
(Blank Headline Received)LONDON (Reuters) – A Georgian townhouse in a genteel, leafy London suburb houses a team of gambling experts huddled round dozens of computer screens showing match results from around the world. No bets are placed, however, no money won or lost. This is the frontline of the war on soccer match-fixing. The multi-billion dollar soccer industry was shaken to its core earlier this month when European police and prosecutors said hundreds of games may have been rigged in a match-fixing syndicate being run from Singapore. …


Detective in court: Pistorius a flight risk
Olympian Oscar Pistorius stands following his bail hearing in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Pistorius fired into the door of a small bathroom where his girlfriend was cowering after a shouting match on Valentine's Day, hitting her three times, a South African prosecutor said Tuesday as he charged the sports icon with premeditated murder. The magistrate ruled that Pistorius faces the harshest bail requirements available in South Africa   n law. He did not elaborate before a break was called in the session. (AP Photo)PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- A detective has testified that Oscar Pistorius is a flight risk and shouldn't be granted bail.


Tougher competition awaits Woods at Match Play
A crowd watches as Tiger Woods practices on the eighth green for the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)MARANA, Ariz. (AP) -- Tiger Woods should not expect his next m atch to be as easy as his last one.


Ranatunga may run for Sri Lanka board president
Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s former World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga said he will decide by next week if he will contest for president of the Cricket Board or not.


Pele urges Neymar to choose Barca over Man City
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20 (IANS) Brazil legend Pele has urged compatriot Neymar to choose Spanish football giants Barcelona over a move to Manchester City or Real Madrid.


Del Bosque cools talk of return to Real Madrid
Madrid, Feb 20 (IANS) Spanish national football team coach Vicente del Bosque said that he doubts whether his former club, Real Madrid, misses him and he believes current Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is “aggressive”.


WICB president says Windies showing clear signs of progress
Gros Islet (St.Lucia), Feb 20 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief Julian Hunte believes the regional women’s team victory over Australia in the super-six stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup is proof of their development.


FIFA confirms use of 'goal-line technology' in 2014 Brazil World Cup
London, Feb 20 (ANI): FIFA has announced that the much-hyped goal-line technology (GLT) will be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and added that the technology may be introduced in the Premier League as well next season.


Brent Latham: Mexico good enough to win the U-20 World Cup
Brent Latham: Mexico good enough to win the U-20 World CupBrent Latham: Mexico good enough to win the U-20 World Cup


Juventus speak up against the trends of incorrect refereeing for the benefit of Serie A
Juventus speak up against the trends of incorrect refereeing for the benefit of Serie ARecent months have seen the Turin giants embroiled in clashes with the FIGC over officiating standards, yet the stance they represent holds the key to Serie A moving forwards


Brent Latham: Mexico good enough to win the U-20 World Cup
Brent Latham: Mexico good enough to win the U-20 World Cup


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