Sports News (15.03.2010)

POA to decide tomorrow about National Games in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The final decision for holding the National Games in Peshawar will be taken here on Tuesday at the council meeting of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). According to the POA sources, only after receiving the report regarding security situation from secretary Sarhad Olympic Association Syed Aqil Shah, this will be decided to hold the National Games from March 25 in Peshawar or postpone them again for some period. A few members of the Olympic Council told Geo News that they are not in favour of holding the National Games in Peshawar. They said that at the moment these games be held in Islamabad and the next games be allotted to Peshawar. Report on security will also be submitted at the meeting by the security committee of the Pakistan Olympic Association.

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	Bangladesh wobble in England Test CHITTAGONG: Graeme Swann and debutant Steven Finn shared two early wickets as England tightened the screws on Bangladesh in the opening Test ... more
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• Premier League strugglers Hull sack manager

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• France outclass Italy to stay on course for rugby Grand Slam

  AFP – Sun Mar 14, 12:48 pm ET  
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  AP – Mon Mar 15, 12:42 am ET  
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• Zheng beats Sharapova in Paribas Open fourth round

  AFP – Mon Mar 15, 3:11 am ET  
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  AP – Sun Mar 14, 8:37 pm ET  
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• Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision

  AP – Sun Mar 14, 7:28 am ET  
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  ARLINGTON, Texas - Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star. Full Story »
  

• Andretti uninjured after scary accident in Brazil

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  SAO PAULO - Marco Andretti escaped injury after being involved in a scary accident at the start of the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday. Full Story »
  
  

  David Beckham arrives in Finland for surgery

  AP – 4 mins ago TURKU, Finland – David Beckham arrived in Finland on Monday for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury that will keep him out of the World Cup. Full Story »
  

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  Arenas: 'I deserve to be punished' for gun prank

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  Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament

  AP – Mon Mar 15, 8:03 am ET

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