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Dec 3 Vol 01, Issue 1092
TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES
IOA claims polls as per Olympic Charter, IOA constitution
IOA's claims notwithstanding, Clean Sports India writes to IOC, apprising apex body about gross violation of "ethics" by office-bearers of IOA ahead of its upcoming elections
India-Pak Match Fixing: A Possible Reality Or A Case Of Sour Grapes?
INSIDER'S PERSPECTIVE - Such stories are a reflection of the growing discomfort with the rising influence of the sub-continental countries, both on and off the cricket field
Narain 2013 F1 stint in doubt; one spot opens up in Force India
Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan might not be racing in the 2013 Formula One season as his team HRT was omitted from the 2013 championship list released by the FIA
Barry Anderson named HIL tournament director
Anderson has been part of three FIH Champions Trophy tournaments including Chennai in 2005, three Champions Challenge tournaments, World Cup Qualifying Tournament and was TD at the 2011 European Championships
Independent commission looking into Lance Armstrong affair
UCI to also announce details of wide-ranging stakeholder consultation to look into future of cycling and discuss how to bring in lasting improvements
Phatlum wins Hero Women's Indian open for 3rd time; Aditi in top 10
Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum won the Hero Women’s Indian Open a record third time at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon on Sunday
Feature – Kick It Out! Tackling Racism in Football
The controversy concerning racism in English professional football over the past year came to a conclusion earlier this month, as the English Football Association (“FA”) sanctioned Chelsea Football Club (“Chelsea”) captain John Terry over alleged racist comments made to Queens Park Rangers (“QPR”) defender Anton Ferdinand.

FROM THE HOME PAGE
 
VIEW POINT
IPL gets back some sheen; corporate stakeholders need to ensure better governance from BCCI
SPORTZPOWER VIEW - Apart from a doubling of title sponsorship amount, Pepsi brings a sheen and promise of activation around the IPL brand that could take it to the next level, something that should have been achieved at least two, if not three, years ago


COMMMENTARY

Brazilian GP – Vettel Is The Youngest Triple World Champion

PIT STOP PUNDIT - 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix was probably the last race for a few drivers on the current grid; with HRT in trouble, this could also be the last race for Narain Karthikeyan
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
What ails online advertising (Business Standard )
Relief to GMR, Singapore Court stays Maldives decision(Deccan Chargers )
India is the only market in Asia that we've exited: Mark Whitehead(Business Standard )
CRICKET
India v England: Super king Narayanaswami Srinivasan insists the IPL is a force for good(Daily News)
BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach(Cricket Next)
Pak players won't attend private parties during Indian tour: PCB(DNA)
Rashid Latif’s petition: More to it than meets the eye?(Daily Times)
FOOTBALL
India's first AFL tournament from Sunday(Times of India )
Is India ready to play football the Barcelona way?(First Post )
Politicians alarmed over Premier League corporation tax(Reuters )
MLS growth about much more than 'Brand Beckham'(Times of India )
David Beckham makes gracious exit as he finishes his career with LA Galaxy in typical fashion(Telegraph )
IOA ELECTIONS
Is it just an autonomy issue?(The Hindu )
Abhinav Bindra backs International Olympic Committee's threat to ban India (NDTV )
HOCKEY
What has suddenly started clicking for Indian hockey?(IBN Live )
MOTORSPORTS
Super start, now stay on track(Hindustan Times )
TENNIS
Bhupathi says 2013 would be his last year on tour(Hindustan Times )
CYCLING
Will it be a Tour De Farce?(Times of India )
‘The only way cycling can go now is upwards’(DNA )
KABADDI
Kabaddi tourney show puts Badals in a tight spot(The Hindu )
‘Kabaddi in Olympics a distant dream, invest in other sports’(Indian Express )
OTHER SPORTS
Ross Valley Open from today(The Hindu )
‘New shooting rules will help India’(Indian Express )
FEATURED PRESS RELEASE
Ameya Walavalkar crowned the Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2012 Champion

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