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New Youth and Sports Minister wants to eradicate bookies

New Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, has vowed to eradicate match-fixing and illegal betting from sports in Malaysia

Lexi Thompson dunks water on Jennifer Johnson following her first LPGA victory, in Mobile, Alabama, on May 19, 2013

Jennifer Johnson triumphs at Mobile Bay LPGA

American Jennifer Johnson fired a seven-under par 65 to seize her firs…

Celtic manager Neil Lennon (C) leads players in a warm up during a training session, March 5, 2013

Lennon backs weary Celtic for Cup

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentall…

England's James Anderson (L) and Stuart Broad, seen during their Test match against N.Z., at Lord's, on May 19, 2013

Anderson confirms Ashes worth in Kiwi rout

James Anderson's position as England's key bowler heading into the Ash…

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez shouts from the touchline during their match against Everton on May 19, 2013

Chelsea will challenge for title says Benitez

Rafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of ch…

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New Youth and Sports Minister wants to eradicate bookies
New Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, has vowed to eradicate match-fixing and illegal betting from sports in Malaysia

Lennon backs weary Celtic for Cup
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentally ready for next Sunday's Scottish Cup final as they ended their Scottish Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Dundee United.
Chelsea will challenge for title says Benitez
Rafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season after ending his six-month reign with the 2-1 victory over Everton that secured a third-placed finish.

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Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again
Formula One's increasingly-bitter 'tyre war' erupted again, with increased venom, this week when Ferrari followed Lotus in hitting out at rivals Red Bull and accusing the champion team of having a selective memory and tyre suppliers Pirelli of bowing to pressure.

Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015
Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.
Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback'
Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, a company source said Wednesday.

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Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.

Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference finals. San Antonio, meanwhile, is trying to get back to the NBA finals for the first time since 2007 and looked especially determined in Game One of the best-of-seven series.
Built to win now, Knicks didn't get close
NEW YORK (AP) -- A team built to win a title now didn't get close.

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McDowell edges Thongchai for World Match-Play title
Graeme McDowell again displayed the traits that has made him a feared Ryder Cup competitor in defeating Thongchai Jaidee 2 & 1 in the final of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bularia on Sunday.

That's incovenient as Colsaerts hopes go down toilet
Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts crashed out of the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Saturday after being forced to play out of a toilet.
McIlroy splits with management to go it alone
Former US Open champion Rory McIlroy is set to split with his Irish-based management company and organise his own business affairs, his close friend Graeme McDowell has confirmed.

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Tennis

Nadal, Serena triumph in Rome
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams underlined their French Open ambitions with convincing final victories in Rome on Sunday.

Williams sweeps Azarenka aside to win Rome title
World number one Serena Williams swept Belarusian Victoria Azarenka aside 6-1, 6-3 to win her second Rome Open title on Sunday a week before a fresh tilt at the French Open.
Run-ins with the coach driver and salt in the tea: Sir Alex Ferguson's early Manchester United days
The veteran boss will take charge of his final game in management against West Brom, 26-and-a-half years after an undistinguished debut against Oxford United at the Manor Ground

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MotoGP

Pedrosa wins in France, takes MotoGP lead
Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday from a hobbling Cal Crutchlow to take the lead in the world championship standings.

Marquez on pole in France
Spain's world championship leader Marc Marquez will start on pole in Sunday's French MotoGP on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans after coming out on top in Saturday's qualifying.
Pedrosa wins Spanish Motorcycling Grand Prix
Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa gained his first win of the season on Sunday winning the Spanish MotoGP.

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Malaysia Grand Prix 2013
In a race scored by incident and intrigue, Sebastian Vettel stormed to a convincing victory in the Malaysia Grand Prix championship. The German world champion led his Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber to a tension-filled one-two win the second GP of the season.
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Lee Chong Wei's march towards his record 9th Malaysia Open title
Congratulations to Datuk Lee Chong Wei for winning a record 9th Malaysia Open title. Lee was in top form, easily defeating Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro 21-7, 21-8 for the singles crown.

Here's a sample of Datuk Lee Chong Wei's on-court battles in the semis and finals of the Malaysia Badminton Open

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Poulter 'disgusted' at World Match-Play exit AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
Ryder Cup winning hero Ian Poulter was livid with himself after being knocked out of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria on Friday.
Course-record 60 puts Bradley in lead AFP News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Keegan Bradley fired 10 birdies and an eagle in a course-record 60 to seize a three-shot lead after the first round of the US PGA Tour's Byron Nelson Championship.
LPGA to make Chinese debut at Beijing in October AFP News - Fri, May 17, 2013
The LPGA Tour will stage its first tournament in China at Beijing's Reignwood Pine Valley course from October 3-6, officials of the US-based tour announced.
Real Madrid stars play 'football golf' Goal.com - Wed, May 15, 2013
Mesut Ozil, Gonzalo Higuain, Raphael Varane and Fabio Conetrao ditched the traditional course equipment to try out an intriguing sporting concoction... More »Real Madrid stars play 'football golf'
Mesut Ozil, Gonzalo Higuain, Raphael Varane and Fabio Conetrao ditched the traditional course equipment to try out an intriguing sporting concoction...
Poulter's match-play record to be tested in Bulgaria AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013
Ian Poulter's impressive match-play record will be tested in this week's historic Volvo Match-Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs in Bulgaria. More »Poulter's match-play record to be tested in Bulgaria
Ian Poulter's impressive match-play record will be tested in this week's historic Volvo Match-Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs in Bulgaria.
Mum comes to rescue as Colsaerts' clubs go astray AFP News - Tue, May 14, 2013
Nicolas Colsaerts had to send out an SOS to his mother on Monday after his clubs and luggage went astray as he made his way to Bulgaria to defend his World Match-Play … More »Mum comes to rescue as Colsaerts' clubs go astray
Nicolas Colsaerts had to send out an SOS to his mother on Monday after his clubs and luggage went astray as he made his way to Bulgaria to defend his World Match-Play title.
I quit for my wife after tragedy, says Ferguson AFP News - Mon, May 13, 2013
Alex Ferguson has revealed that loyalty to his wife, Cathy, was the key factor in his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season. More »I quit for my wife after tragedy, says Ferguson
Alex Ferguson has revealed that loyalty to his wife, Cathy, was the key factor in his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season.
Garcia surges into lead, Woods one back AFP News - Sat, May 11, 2013
Spain's Sergio Garcia fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to seize the second-round lead at the Players Championship, with world number one Tiger Woods in hot pursu … More »Garcia surges into lead, Woods one back
Spain's Sergio Garcia fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to seize the second-round lead at the Players Championship, with world number one Tiger Woods in hot pursuit.
Kim Hyung-sung takes golf lead in Korea AFP News - Fri, May 10, 2013
Korea's Kim Hyung-Sung fired a five-under-par 67 to take a one shot lead after the second round at the OneAsia GS Caltex Maekyung Open near Seoul on Friday. More »Kim Hyung-sung takes golf lead in Korea
Korea's Kim Hyung-Sung fired a five-under-par 67 to take a one shot lead after the second round at the OneAsia GS Caltex Maekyung Open near Seoul on Friday.
Cho, Pilkadaris share three-shot lead in Korea AFP News - Thu, May 9, 2013
Korea's Cho Min-Gyu and Australian Terry Pilkadaris shot eight-under-par 64s to share the lead after the first round of OneAsia's GS Caltex Maekyung Open near Seoul on … More »Cho, Pilkadaris share three-shot lead in Korea
Korea's Cho Min-Gyu and Australian Terry Pilkadaris shot eight-under-par 64s to share the lead after the first round of OneAsia's GS Caltex Maekyung Open near Seoul on Thursday.
Ronaldo leads tributes to 'Boss' Ferguson AFP News - Wed, May 8, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo led tributes to Alex Ferguson from the worlds of sport and politics on Wednesday after the Manchester United manager announced he was standing down … More »Ronaldo leads tributes to 'Boss' Ferguson
Cristiano Ronaldo led tributes to Alex Ferguson from the worlds of sport and politics on Wednesday after the Manchester United manager announced he was standing down at the end of the season.
Official: Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager Goal.com - Wed, May 8, 2013
Manchester United have confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as the club’s manager at the end of the season after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.The 71-year-old … More »Official: Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager
Manchester United have confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as the club’s manager at the end of the season after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.The 71-year-old is the most successful manager in the history of English football, having won 38 trophies - including 13 Premier League titles - since taking over …
Official: Sir Alex Ferguson to retire as Manchester United manager Goal.com - Wed, May 8, 2013
The Premier League champions have confirmed the most successful manager in the history of British football is to stand down at the end of current season More »Official: Sir Alex Ferguson to retire as Manchester United manager
The Premier League champions have confirmed the most successful manager in the history of British football is to stand down at the end of current season
Monty, Couples inducted to World Golf Hall of Fame AFP News - Wed, May 8, 2013
Colin Montgomerie and Fred Couples were inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame, highlights of a stellar 2013 class that also included veteran and lifetime achievement … More »Monty, Couples inducted to World Golf Hall of Fame
Colin Montgomerie and Fred Couples were inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame, highlights of a stellar 2013 class that also included veteran and lifetime achievement inductees.
West Brom confident ahead of Manchester City clash, says Morrison Goal.com - Tue, May 7, 2013
After victory against Southampton gave the Baggies their highest-ever Premier League points total, 48, the midfielder sees no reason to fear last season's champions More »West Brom confident ahead of Manchester City clash, says Morrison
After victory against Southampton gave the Baggies their highest-ever Premier League points total, 48, the midfielder sees no reason to fear last season's champions