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Issue: October 08, 2008 (Archive)

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Tragedy will not take wind from premier race's sails
Premier yacht race the America's Cup is on course despite the death of a sailor in Swedish team training last week.

Baa-Baas ready for Lions showdown
The Barbarians have confirmed a squad of 28 players drawn from a dozen nationalities for their two-match summer tour.

City back on track as fans sing Mancini praises
Caretaker Manchester City manager Brian Kidd said Roberto Mancini's sacking has rocked the club.

Pacers leave Knicks reeling
The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of advancing to the NBA Eastern Conference finals after beating the New York Knicks 93-82 on George Hill's 26 points and dominant team rebounding.

Fallen Latics won't hang on to boss
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan admits he will not force Roberto Martinez to stay with the FA Cup winners as they prepare for life outside the English Premier League.

Coaching row fails to stop Thai high flyers
Thailand's Buriram United made light of an acrimonious managerial shake-up as they extended their dream run in the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Bunyodkor in the round of 16.

Chelsea primed for bright blue finish
After a turbulent season, Chelsea play for redemption against Benfica in the Europa League final in Amsterdam tomorrow (HK time).

Ciao, Roberto
Roberto Mancini has been sacked as manager of Manchester City - a year to the day he led the club to the English Premier League title.

Cup absentees have an edge, says Lions boss
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says players who have no involvement in upcoming domestic and European rugby finals could give themselves an edge when it comes to gaining a place for the first Test against Australia next month.

Mariners braced for tough last-16 test against Lippi's high flyers
Australia's Central Coast Mariners can extend their fairytale season and send tremors through the AFC Champions League when they host Guangzhou Evergrande in the last 16 this week.

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