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IAAF Chief faces next test as WADA unveils second corruption report
The report allegedly include details of corruptions within IAAF and track powerhouses such as Kenya
 "IAAF Chief faces next test as WADA unveils second corruption report")
FIFA fires ex-Blatter deputy Jerome Valcke
Valcke, 55, was facing a possible nine-year ban sought by FIFA investigators
 "FIFA fires ex-Blatter deputy Jerome Valcke")
India punished for shunning DRS: MS Dhoni
The Indian skipper has hinted at a conspiracy against the tourists following the team's five-wicket loss to Australia in the 1st ODI match
 "India punished for shunning DRS: MS Dhoni")
Australia beat India by 5 wickets in first ODI
Electing to bat, India made 309 for three
 "Australia beat India by 5 wickets in first ODI")
Rohit hammers unbeaten 171 as India post 309/3
He was supported by Virat Kohli who scored 91 runs
Rohit's brilliance propels India to 309/3 vs Australia
En route to his 9th ODI hundred, the stylish right-hander from Mumbai broke a plethora of records
 "Rohit's brilliance propels India to 309/3 vs Australia")
Sania-Martina extend winning streak in Sydney
The duo eased past the Rodionova pairing, representing Australia, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarters
 "Sania-Martina extend winning streak in Sydney")
Lionel Messi wins record fifth FIFA Ballon d'Or award
Either Messi or Ronaldo, who became a three-time winner last year, have won the past eight awards
 "Lionel Messi wins record fifth FIFA Ballon d'Or award")
Disney's ESPN re-enters India
Will launch Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in association with Sony Pictures Network India on Sunday
 "Disney's ESPN re-enters India")
ICC announces MoneyGram as event partner
This confirms MoneyGram as an event partner for ICC events from 2016-2023
 "ICC announces MoneyGram as event partner")
Gayle incident could have been avoided: ICC chief
Swashbuckling opener had asked channel 10 sports journalist Mel McLaughlin for a drink after the BBL game in Hobart last Monday
 "Gayle incident could have been avoided: ICC chief")
Stephen Fleming named coach of Pune IPL team
With this the former CSK coach will renew his long & most successful partnership with his former captain MS Dhoni, who was picked in the December draft
 "Stephen Fleming named coach of Pune IPL team")
Sony partners ESPN to launch 2 sports channels
The two channels SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD will go live on January 17
 "Sony partners ESPN to launch 2 sports channels")
Fallen FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year ban
Blatter, who has headed FIFA since 1998, was also fined 50,000 Swiss francs
 "Fallen FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year ban")
Head-down yoga positions may be bad for glaucoma patients
Elevated intraocular pressure is the most common known risk factor for glaucomatous damage
Indians ready for Australian challenge: Shikhar Dhawan
The Indians are due to play five One Day Internationals and three Twenty20s during their Australia tour
 "Indians ready for Australian challenge: Shikhar Dhawan")
Dutch 1984 Olympic gold winner Stalman admits to doping
Stalman admitted that during the final two years of her career, she daily used a light dosage of anabolic steroids
 "Dutch 1984 Olympic gold winner Stalman admits to doping")
Rising Down Under
An inconsistent Indian team has a glorious opportunity to set things right against a new-look Australia
 "Rising Down Under")
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Expect exciting series against 'aggressive' India: Darren Lehmann
The Team India will be playing five One-Day Internationals starting on Jan 12 in Perth followed by three Twenty20 Internationals
 "Expect exciting series against 'aggressive' India: Darren Lehmann")