Issue: March 22, 2007 (Archive)

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Woolmer murder inquiry
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer may have been murdered at the World Cup, a team official said, as police in Jamaica confirmed they were treating the death as suspicious.

Vials found at Melbourne hotel raise doping alarm
Vials were found at a hotel where World Swimming Championships competitors are staying, with small traces of illicit drugs discovered on the box they were in, police said Wednesday.

D'Acre to lead SAR
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union has announced the official 12-man squad to represent the SAR at the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens, set March 30 to April 1, and the inaugural Adelaide Sevens one week later.

Clean sheet keeps Sevilla in cup chase
Sevilla secured a place in the last four of the King's Cup after keeping a clean sheet in the remaining 33 minutes of its resumed quarterfinal tie against city rival Real Betis.

Lengthy layoff worries Azzurri coach
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said the four-month gap without playing an international match may have a negative effect on his Azzurri side.

Japan pair's escape acts
J-League champions Urawa Red Diamonds fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their AFC Champions League football match in Tokyo.

SAR camp ideal dress rehearsal for Aussies
Australia's players are getting their first taste of conditions for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign as they prepare in Hong Kong for their friendly with China, coach Graham Arnold said.

Midfield dynamo vows no more slip-ups for England
Frank Lampard has insisted there will be no repeat of the mistakes which condemned England to a Euro 2008 qualifying defeat in Croatia when it takes on Israel this weekend.

China's champions dive back to top of the world
China added two more gold medals to its glittering diving collection Wednesday with Luo Yutong and prodigy Wang Xin earning the sporting powerhouse its third and fourth titles in Melbourne so far.

Champion braced for challenge from Luo's heir apparent
Reigning 100 meters and 200m breaststroke world record-holder Leisel Jones is confident a Chinese swimmer will break through at the world championships to replace the recently retired Luo Xuejuan.

Fifa extends Navarro ban to all levels
Valencia defender David Navarro has been banned from football for seven months after Fifa agreed to Uefa's recommendation to extend his punishment to all international as well as domestic matches.

Doral shift plays into Woods hands
Holder Tiger Woods goes into the World Golf Championship-CA Championship in Miami as red- hot favorite to win his second tournament of the year and 13th WGC title.

Time for Proteas to get serious as old rival Australia waits
South Africa captain Graeme Smith said his team is well tuned up for the real World Cup business after cruising to the Super Eights stages with two victories from two games in St Kitts.

Spin wizard sets sights on 2011 Cup
Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is in no mood to give batsmen a breather, saying he would like to play in the next World Cup in the sub-continent.

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