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Prize money cut but HSBC extends Women's Champions backing Reuters - Sat, Nov 7
HSBC has extended its sponsorship of the Women's Champions tournament in Singapore until 2012 but the prize money will be cut from $2 million to $1.3 million for next year's LPGA event.
Man U's 'Muscleman' Fletcher beefed-up for clash with Chelsea ANI - Sat, Nov 7
London, Nov 7 (ANI): Manchester United's star midfielder Darren Fletcher is ready for the crucial game against Chelsea and has made sure that he's big enough by building up his muscles so he can match any midfielder pound for pound.
Chelsea boss Ancelotti rules out Liverpool's title chances ANI - Sat, Nov 7
London, Nov 7 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has increased pressure on Rafa Benitez by ruling out Liverpool's title chances.
Chelsea's transfer ban suspended HT - Sat, Nov 7
International sport's top court on Friday suspended a transfer ban imposed on Chelsea while it rules on a dispute over the signing of French youngster Gael Kakuta.
Josimar brace sends Chirag on top HT - Sat, Nov 7
Two goals from Brazilian Josimar Martins had Chirag United back on top of the table in the third I-League with 15 points from seven games. No one barring the team perhaps, expected this with the League one round away from breaking off for the year.
Salwan marathon to test human spirit HT - Sat, Nov 7
Ayesha Bhatia has lived most of her life in England. And for the first time, she will run a special 'marathon' when she participates in the Salwan Marathon on Sunday.
Lahiri leads on day one of Bilt Open HT - Sat, Nov 7
When Anirban Lahiri teed off at the year-ending BILT Open, the self-belief wasn't in place. There was a gnawing desire to prove that he had it in him to ?stand his ground amidst the sharks?. The indubitable talent soon took over and the greenhorn ended the penultimate day with a three-stroke lead over Jeev Milkha Singh.
Handshake no longer enough as WBC gets tough on fees Reuters - Sat, Nov 7
The World Boxing Council will no longer rely on a promoter's word or handshake in recouping sanctioning fees and has established a committee aimed at pursuing delinquents and "greedy boys".
SKorea's Pohang wins Asian Champion's League title, 1st Ld-Writethru, SOC AP - Sat, Nov 7
TOKYO (AP) South Korea's Pohang Steelers won the Asian Champion's League title Saturday, beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 in the final for a record third continental title.
SKorea's Pohang wins Asian Champions League title, SOC AP - Sat, Nov 7
TOKYO (AP) South Korea's Pohang Steelers have won the Asian Champions League title, beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 in the final.
Joubert wins NHK Trophy, FIG AP - Sat, Nov 7
NAGANO, Japan (AP) Brian Joubert of France has won the NHK Trophy with a strong performance in the men's free skate.
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC, GLF AP - Sat, Nov 7
SHANGHAI (AP) American Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.
Tottenham and Chelsea raise stakes on naming rights Reuters - Sat, Nov 7
Tottenham Hotspur and London arch-rivals Chelsea put the issue of stadium naming rights on the agenda this week after both clubs revealed plans to tap the sponsorship market in their bid to compete.
Toronto wins vote to host 2015 Pan American Games Reuters - Sat, Nov 7
Toronto was awarded the 2015 Pan American Games on Friday by beating the South American capitals Bogota and Lima on the first ballot.
Sports Bar IE - Sat, Nov 7
Chirag United top I-League table Viva Kerala drew 1-1 against Mahindra United in the I-League in Mumbai.
United FC beat Salgaocar, reach top of table IE - Sat, Nov 7
After staying unbeaten in six matches in a row in the I-League, United FC had yet another good outing on Friday, this time beating Salgaocar SC by a brace at Barasat Stadium.
India reach final, qualify for World Cup IE - Sat, Nov 7
It was supposed to be a grudge match at the ongoing seventh women's Asia Cup, and the game lived up to its billing.
Haryana on fast track to provide rooms for Games IE - Sat, Nov 7
In view of the meeting accommodation needs during next year's Commonwealth Games, Sujit Banerjee, Secretary, Tourism, inaugurated the Country Inn and Sweets Boutique Hotel in Sector 29 late on Thursday evening.
Lahiri leaves competition trailing with 7-under 65 IE - Sat, Nov 7
Anirban Lahiri calls it déjà vu, and it is difficult to disagree. In a repeat of the 2008 edition, the Bangalore golfer leads the field at the halfway mark of the BILT Open, and what is even more striking, he aggregates 13-under 131 — exactly the same number — after two rounds.
A change in approach proved vital, says Soumya Swaminathan IE - Sat, Nov 7
Many of the world's top sports persons are a bundle of nerves when facing opponents who have beaten them in the past.