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Friday 8 April 2005 (29 Safar 1426)

First Islamic Solidarity Games Begin Today

JEDDAH, 8 April 2005 — The First Islamic Solidarity Games, an idea whose time has come, take centerstage today with a grand opening ceremony at the King Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium in Makkah. ... Full Story


Allen Iverson Scores 48 Points as Sixers Hold On to Edge Bobcats

TORONTO, 8 April 2005 — Allen Iverson scored 48 points — 30 of them in the first half — as the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Charlotte Bobcats 106-103 in National Basketball Association play on Wednesday... Full Story


New Zealand Build Up Lead of 127 Runs Against Lanka

SYDNEY, 8 April 2005 — New Zealand led Sri Lanka by 127 runs with eight second-innings wickets in hand at close of play on the fourth day of the opening Test in Napier yesterday. The Kiwis were... Full Story




Khan’s Dream Rematch With Kindelan Delayed

LONDON, 8 April 2005 — Amir Khan’s dream rematch with the man who denied him gold at the Athens Olympics, Cuban great Mario Kindelan, will not now go ahead on April 30. However, Cuban officials... Full Story


Kuerten Crumbles, Nadal Advances

VALENCIA, Spain, 8 April 2005 — Former triple French Open winner Gustavo Kuerten’s comeback from injury ended at the second round stage of the Valencia ATP tournament yesterday when he was beaten by... Full Story


MALLETS & MEN

Polo, a thrilling equestrian sport which had been the preserve of society’s monied grandees and the bastion of the elites like actor Tommy Lee Jones, actress Jane Seymour...the list is almost endless,... Full Story


Sehwag’s Star Shines in India-Pakistan Series

BOMBAY, 8 April 2005 — Those who have been following the India-Pakistan cricket series intimately, in the sense, commentating, writing or offering occasional expert views, are several former Pakistani... Full Story


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