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Strong defence is simple answer to Robben riddle

An internet search for "Arjen Robben cuts inside" produces more than two million items, one of them a recent tweet declaring: "That was the 10,000th time Robben has cut inside and shot with his left foot - so predictable". Robben's finals hoodoo

King of clay set to dominate again

After returning from injury, the Spanish great has gradually regained form, looks formidable on court. On a comeback trail

Spot-fixing: fear of sponsor pullout looms over T20 league

The domestic T20 league, Indian sport's billion-dollar dream, is fast losing its fizz in the wake of a massive spot-fixing scandal that has engulfed team owners, players, umpires and bookies alike. Gaurav Choudhury reports.

Fake cop lands at Sreesanth's house

A player, referee or even a sports administrator can be fixed, then why not a cop. When the T20 match-fixing is turning murkier by each passing day a fake police officer has landed at the house of disgraced speedster S Sreesanth in Kochi.

It was like bereavement: Rahul Dravid on spot-fixing

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid says dealing with the turmoil caused by the spot-fixing scandal, which has left his team's reputation in tatters, has turned out to be as tough as handling 'bereavement in some ways'.

Meiyappan seeks time to appear before cops

Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan today sought time till Monday to appear before Mumbai police for questioning in connection with the T20 League betting scandal, police said. Who is Meiyappan? | 'Vindoo was invited to match by Gurunath' | Bookie arrested in Ajmer

David Warner sorry over twitter rant, but defends himself

Australian opener David Warner said today he regretted not keeping a lid on his outrage but maintained he had to defend himself after his image was used in a report condemning the T20 League.

Royals down Sunrisers for qualifier spot

That the Royals were chasing a low total helped their cause. And credit had to go to skipper Rahul Dravid, but Rajasthan’s chances of advancing to qualifier hinge on Aussie veteran. Khurram Habib reports.

Bookies gave Chandila Rs. 49 lakh for spot-fixing: Delhi Police

Disgraced cricketer Ajit Chandila was allegedly paid at least Rs. 49 lakh by bookies for spot- fixing T20 league matches this season and of this Rs. 15 lakh was given for one over in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 17 but he was arrested before the game, investigators claimed on Wednesday.

Australia's Warner fined for Twitter outburst

Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 ($5,600) for his Twitter outburst against two journalists, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence, Cricket Australia said today.

Tomic will play French Open despite troubles: Woodbridge

Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said today.

Liverpool won't sell Suarez, says Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says controversial striker Luis Suarez will not be sold, as the Merseyside club target Champions League qualification next season.

Warner could still captain Australia: Clarke

Skipper Michael Clarke has thrown his support behind embattled opener David Warner, saying today he could still captain Australia despite facing a disciplinary hearing over a Twitter rant.

Chennai beat Mumbai, enter final

Hussey’s classy innings and his partnership with Raina leave Mumbai Indians reeling in Qualifier 1, take twice winners Super Kings into final. Khurram Habib reports.

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