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Issue: November 17, 2008 (Archive)

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China make shaky start to defense
Defending champions China had a shaky start to the Sudirman Cup in Malaysia despite routing India 5-0 in their opening Group A tie.

Broad leads rout
Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand suffered a dramatic fourth-day collapse at Lord's yesterday.

Ancelotti looks set for farewell to PSG
As Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to the retiring David Beckham, the Paris Saint Germain boss revealed that word about his own future may be imminent.

Queen ready for a swing at doubters
Malaysia's Nicol David has prefaced her bid for a fifth British Open squash title next week by trying to reassure compatriots that the most successful career of the women's professional era is not on the wane.

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.

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