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Argentine first division side Banfield coach MATÍAS ALMEYDA presented his resignation and Monday's game against Arsenal will be his last as coach (CLARÍN, 8/3). ... The Board of Directors of Cricket South Africa confirmed the extension of the contract of CEO HAROON LORGAT until July 31, 2019. The Board noted the progress made by CSA since his appointment in '13 (Cricket South Africa). ... Australian Football League GM of People, Community & Customer DOROTHY HISGROVE informed AFL execs and staff of her decision to resign after more than two years in the role. She will continue to work with the AFL on a consultative basis on leadership development and other culture and diversity initiatives (AFL). ... Senegal Olympic Committee President MAMADOU DIAGNA NDIAYE and United World Wrestling President NENAD LALOVIC were elected as new members of the IOC at the 128th IOC session on Monday. GUNILLA LINDBERG was re-elected as a member of the IOC exec board as 14 members were re-elected (XINHUA, 8/3).

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