Sachin Tendulkar retires from ODIs, remains available for Test series against Oz

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Dec 24 Vol 01, Issue 1110 TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES Sachin Tendulkar retires from ODIs, remains available for Test series against Oz "The preparatory process to defend the World Cup in 2015 should begin early and in right earnest. I would like to wish the team all the very best for the future," Tendulkar said Report says Pak players will not be part of IPL 6; auction postponed to 3 Feb Franchises say they were never in the equation in any case, but media expectations that Pakistani players could figure in sixth edition of Indian Premier League belied IABF appeals to Sports Ministry that poll process above board, ready for re-election Boxing federation, through letter dated 20th December to Sports Ministry joint secretary, has appealed to the ministry to reconsider its decision to suspend the recognition of IABF IMG recoups after Federer loss; signs Djokovic to multi-year deal from CAA IMG will represent Djokovic in developing a brand building strategy through marketing, endorsements, appearances and licensing along with select global business initiatives News Corp files registration statement for planned separation of entertainment, publishing businesses Rupert Murdoch controlled media powerhouse News Corp has filed an initial Form 10 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission Jeev hosted inaugural Shubhkamna Golf: Shiv Kapur ends 7-year title drought Shiv Kapur ends seven-year title drought Sunday to win the inaugural Rs6m Shubhkamna Champions Tournament hosted by Jeev Milkha Singh Asian Tour board member Ken Schofield to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum Asian Tour board member Ken Schofield will be honoured for his contribution to the game next year when he is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT There will be no Edition of the SportzPower Daily or The SportzPower Evening Edition on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 on account of it being Christmas. On this joyous occasion we wish all our patrons glad tidings. Feature – Kick It Out: Tackling Racism in Footballs 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 Why Pepsi and Aircel should be worried SPORTZPOWER VIEW - It will do no good for these big brands and similar others associated with the IPL to be seen supporting an event which is perceived as the root cause for the falling standards of the game, leading to national shame COMMMENTARY A Word About The Pause Ability value of the pause. It illuminates perspectives, on how even in a high adrenaline laced environment, there is always more time than one thinks one has
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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CRICKET
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MOTORSPORT
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BADMINTON
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TENNIS
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