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Puerto Rico’s Carrion makes run for IOC presidency

BERLIN, May 22 — Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world’s top sports job.

The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican lender Popular Inc, heads the IOC’s finance ... Read More

Pope Francis receives a model of the Serie A trophy as a gift from Juventus President Andrea Agnelli during a private audience at the Vatican May 21, 2013. — Reuters pic

Pope Francis receives a model of the Serie A trophy as a gift from Juventus President Andrea Agnelli during a private audience at the Vatican May 21, 2013. — Reuters pic

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CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block

BERLIN, May 22 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Japanese hammer thrower Koji Murofushi’s appeal against the blocking of his election to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes ... Read More

Malaga have European ban lifted by UEFA

MADRID, May 22 — Malaga will be free to compete in the Europa League next season after UEFA announced today that the European ban imposed on the Spanish club had been lifted.The Costa del Sol club, who ... Read More

Bayern defender Badstuber out for 10 months after surgery

BERLIN, May 22 — Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber faces up to 10 months on the sidelines but should play again after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury for the second time in six months, ... Read More

Relegation woes worry toothless Argentinos Juniors

BUENOS AIRES, May 22 — Argentinos Juniors, staring into the jaws of relegation, have had a set of false teeth thrown at their coach by an angry fan while the club’s president has quit his seat at the ... Read More

Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance

MONACO, May 22 — Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend.The sceptics who ... Read More

Malaysia FA, police to investigate match-fixing claims

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country’s Football Association (FAM) and sports minister tomorrow, local media reported, with the ... Read More

Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime

SAN ANTONIO, May 22 — San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis ... Read More

Garcia will shake Woods’ hand next time feuding pair meet

VIRGINIA WATER (Surrey), May 22 — Sergio Garcia’s feud with Tiger Woods will not stop him shaking hands with the world number one the next time they are drawn together in a tournament, the Spaniard said ... Read More

Nicol only Malaysian still in the running in British Open

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — World No. 1 Datuk Nicol David is the only Malaysian player still in the running in the 2013 British Open squash championship being held at Pontefract in West Yorkshire, ... Read More

Underdogs Australia ready for Ashes scrap, says Clarke

SYDNEY, May 22 — Australia are rightly underdogs for the upcoming Ashes series in England but will do everything they can to bring the coveted urn back home, skipper Michael Clarke said today.There was ... Read More

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