Quote of the Day
"Football is important, but life is more important to us. There was a huge risk factor had we continued playing. Those who question our move don't know the ground realities."-- I-League Mohun Bagan General Secretary Anjan Mitra on the club receiving a two-year ban for not returning to the pitch after a player was allegedly hit by a stone thrown from the crowd. (PTI, 12/29)
Top Stories
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A Threat To The Throne
Bernie Ecclestone said his reign as F1 CEO could be threatened if he is charged in a bribery case.
F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has spoken for the first time about how his reign "could be threatened if he is charged in a bribery case" in Germany surrounding the $1.6B sale of the motor racing series to private equity firm CVC in '06, according to Christian Sylt of the London TELEGRAPH. Ecclestone said CVC "will probably be forced to get rid of me if the Germans come after me." He said, "It’s pretty obvious, if I’m locked up." Although he is "still being investigated by the Germans, he has not been charged." Ecclestone has admitted paying Gribkowsky, "but denies it was a bribe."
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Blacks In The Green
All Blacks Sevens players will get pay raise to prep for Rio Games.
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Fighting Change
National Trust fights golf resort planned for World Heritage site.
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Just In Time
After GFH takeover, Leeds United posts disappointing financial, attendance figures.
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The Fix Was In?
Former British runner says he was paid off to let Coe win last race in Britain.
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Game Time
FIFA's new worldwide database inspired by Football Manager video game.
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Legend Fades Away
Former England Cricket captain Tony Greig dies at 66.
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Tour In Flux
BCCI forced to change venue for Aussie tour because stadium won't be ready on time.
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Put On The Bench
I-League suspends Mohun Bagan club for two years after East Bengal incident.
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Orient Express
Beckham looking at China as fertile ground for strengthening brand.
