JOINT EFFORT: The CPBL has teamed up with a local soft-drink company to host the competition, aimed at amateur players and non-national players
By Paul Huang

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TENSE TIMES: The Asian Cup final tomorrow has been marred by mud-slinging by both arch-rival finalists, but nevertheless promises to be a spectacular showdown
From territorial claims, to war atrocities and outrage over sex orgies, tensions between China and Japan are never far from bubbling to the surface.

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Andre Agassi continued to confound those who believe his 18-year career is almost over, by beating former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson to reach the last 16 of the Masters Series on Wednesday.

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Coach Eddie Jones is calling on his Wallaby forwards to neutralize the attacking genius of All Black playmaker Carlos Spencer in tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup rugby showdown at the Olympic stadium.

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Mahela Jayawardene completed a superb double century as Sri Lanka batted out two sessions on the second day of the first Test against South Africa yesterday.

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CAREER BESTS: Both Travis Hafner and Casey Blake shone for the Cleveland Indians to tie their season best with 21 hits, ending a four-game losing streak in style
Travis Hafner homered twice, went 4-for-5 and tied a career high with six RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians ended a four-game losing streak with a 14-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

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Football Association board members arrived at a secret London location late yesterday to discuss the events surrounding Sven Goran-Eriksson's affair with a secretary at English football's governing body.

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NEVER SAY DIE: Although the Aussies' preparations for the Athens Olympic Games got off to a rocky start, the gloom is lifting and the team is looking forward to winning
After months of doping scandals and complex legal wrangling, Australia is finally looking forward to the Athens Olympics with real optimism.

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