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Bhaichung Bhutia signs for East Bengal

After getting an interim relief from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national captain Bhaichung Bhutia signed for East Bengal here Wednesday.

Bhutia will play in East Bengal’s away match against Pune Football Club in the first round of the I-League Saturday.

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Sania Mirza in Japan Open Tennis Quarterfinals

Sania MirzaIndian Sania Mirza defeated Viktoriya Kutuzova in straight sets 6-4 6-3 to become the first player to reach the quarter-finals of the HP Open in Japan.

The 22-year-old, ranked 61st in the world, took advantage of a series of double faults from Ukrainian Kutuzova to secure her place in the last eight in Osaka.

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Younis Khan decides to resign as Pakistan Captain

Looks like Pakistan will be appointing yet another Captain in the coming days following reports that Younis Khan has almost given his resignation from the post. Younis Khan has been facing pressure from the top politicians of Pakistan after his team’s unexpected defeat to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Semi Final.

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Countdown begins for Commonwealth Games

365 days countdown began on Saturday for the 19th Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting extravaganza hosted by India, that the govt says will showcase its abilities even as critics say the preparations are not up to the mark and may fall short of international expectations.

The 12-day event will open 3rd Oct, 2010 at the 75,000-capacity Jawaharal Nehru Stadium in the heart of New Delhi.

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