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Drama as Special Duty is handed a second Classic in stewards' room

Different race, different rules, different stewards, but the same outcome. Special Duty received a helping hand from the officials to land her second Classic in a fortnight when being promoted to first place after the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp.

Source: Guardian.co.uk

Danish Kaneria and Mervyn Westfield arrested over spot-fixing

Danish Kaneria and Mervyn Westfield, the Essex players, have been arrested in an investigation into spot-fixing, a club representative has confirmed. Pakistan leg-spinner Kaneria, 29, and 22-year-old pace bowler Westfield attended an Essex police station on Friday and questioned, before being released on bail.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk

Lord Triesman resigns as FA chairman and as chair of 2018 World Cup bid

Lord Triesman has been forced to resign as chairman of both the FA and England’s 2018 World Cup bid after accusing Russia and Spain of plotting to bribe referees at this summer’s tournament.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk

Halifax reinstate Calland and Hall quits after inquiry into Challenge Cup fiasco

Halifax reinstate Calland and Hall quits after inquiry into Challenge Cup fiasco. Halifax were expelled after fielding an ineligible player and Matt Calland was suspended during an internal inquiry.

Source: Independent.co.uk

Togo's African Cup ban is lifted

Togo will compete in the next African Cup of Nations in 2012 after having their ban lifted with immediate effect. The decision to reinstate Togo was confirmed, as expected, by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) executive at a meeting in Cairo, Egypt.

Source: bbc.co.uk