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Tennis: Federer moves up rankings after Miami win

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PARIS (AFP) - Swiss great Roger Federer has risen to fourth in the latest ATP rankings following his victory over Rafael Nadal in Sundays Miami Open final.Roger Federer defeated long-standing rival Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4 to win the Miami Open on Sunday and continue his outstanding start to the year.Since returning from his six month injury lay-off, the 35-year-old Federer has also won the Australian Open and Indian Wells and he heads into a self-imposed break before the French Open as, once again, the dominant presence on the ATP Tour.Federer has beaten Nadal in all of those events this year and has now won his last four meetings between the pair.Federer climbs two places to fourth, while Nadal also moves up two places to fifth, but Japans Kei Nishikori slips three places to seventh.Nishikori lost in the quarter-finals in Miami to Italys Fabio Fognini.ATP rankings top 20:1. Andy Murray (GBR) 11,960 pts2. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 7,9153. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 5,7854. Roger Federer (SUI) 5,305 (2)5. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 4,735 (2)6. Milos Raonic (CAN) 4,345 (-1)7. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 4,310 (-3)8. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3,385 (1)9. Dominic Thiem (AUT) 3,385 (-1)10. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 3,26511. Gael Monfils (FRA) 3,01012. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 2,880 (1)13. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 2,790 (1)14. David Goffin (BEL) 2,705 (-2)15. Jack Sock (USA) 2,510 (2)16. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 2,42517. Lucas Pouille (FRA) 2,376 (-2)18. Roberto Bautista (ESP) 2,19019. Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) 2,02520. Alexander Zverev (GER) 2,005.

Tennis: Konta withdraws from Charleston WTA event

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Britains Johanna Konta withdrew from this weeks WTA Charleston event on Monday, citing a shoulder injury and illness which developed during her Miami Open victory.Konta, 25, who became the first British woman to win the Miami Open with victory over Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday, was the highest-ranked seed due to play in Charleston.Charleston is a great tournament and I was really looking forward to taking part, Konta said in a statement.I was battling a slight shoulder injury and sickness during Miami which has taken hold since the end of the tournament.With Konta out, Madison Keys becomes the highest ranked player in the tournament.Venus Williams is also due to take part in the clay-court event.

Athletics: Kenyan star prepares 'crazy' sub-2 marathon bid

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KAPTAGAT (AFP) - As dawn breaks over the foothills of the Rift Valley, Eliud Kipchoges feet beat a steady rhythm along ochre trails and his mind is still, undaunted by a goal many think impossible.It is the next mythical barrier in running: smashing a sub-2 hour marathon.Kenyas Kipchoge is one of three elite runners chosen by American sportswear giant Nike to attempt to run the 42.195 kilometres (26.219 miles) distance in under two hours, combining the latest science on training, nutrition, psychology and sportswear.He, Ethiopias former Boston marathon winner Lelisa Desisa and veteran Eritrean distance runner Zersenay Tadese are the cream of East Africas storied running crop and each is believed to hold the potential to run 1:59.59 or faster.This means shaving nearly three minutes off the current record of 2:02.57, run by Kenyan Denis Kimetto in 2014, a mind-boggling leap that Kipchoge is convinced he can achieve.I didnt think it was crazy. No human being has run under two hours. And I want to be the first human being to run under two hours, he told AFP in an interview in the village of Kaptagat, a popular training site in western Kenya at an altitude of over 2,000m.Kipchoge, a former world 5,000m champion, ran the worlds third fastest marathon time of 2:03.05 when he successfully defended his London marathon title last April.Since switching from a stellar track career to marathon running in 2013 he has won seven of eight races in which he has competed.Respected track and field magazine Runners World has predicted that, based on data analysis, the barrier would only be broken in 2075, and called Nikes bid audacious.I accept the freedom of those who are pessimists, says a serene Kipchoge. In this world there are three types of people. Those who wait for things to happen. Those who go with the people who have started. And those who think about how to make things happen.I think its possible to run under two hours. Thats why Im going for it.In 1908, Irishman Johnny Hayes won the first marathon set at the modern distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 miles) in a time of 2:55:18.It took 109 years for the record to crumble to the current level run by Kimetto.Kimetto is sponsored by Adidas, who quietly referred to their own sub-2 bid in February with the announcement of the Adidas Adizero Sub2 shoe.Nike, meanwhile, is taking everything that is known about nutrition, training and biomechanics to optimise the runners chances.During a half-marathon test at a Formula 1 track in Monza in Italy in March, the runners ingested core-temperature pills and taped on sensors to measure muscle oxygen and skin temperature, according to Runners World.Kipchoge ran a promising 59 min 17 sec and was followed by Tadese, who holds the world half-marathon record but has only ever managed to run a 2:10:41 marathon.Based on what is presently known, whoever breaks the 2hr barrier will have a favourable genetic profile (yet to be determined), an outstanding running economy and small body size along with chronic exposure to high altitude and significant physical activity early in life, Nike wrote on its website dedicated to the challenge.The race will take place sometime in May, also at Monza, where wind, temperature and the possible presence of hares on the track all pose a threat to optimal conditions.Kipchoges coach Richard Metto is also confident.Eliud has set a goal, My limit will be the sky, and that is it. Nobody will stop him on the way.To aid their runners, Nike has created a specialist racing shoe, the Zoom Vaporfly Elite, built to reduce weight, maximise aerodynamics and customised to each of the three competitors.However Kipchoge believes it is not all the fancy training techniques and state of the art equipment that will make the difference, but the will and confidence to succeed.The difference only is thinking. You think its impossible, I think its possible, he said.If I do it, and I will do it, the benefit wont only be for me ... This thing is not about running, it is about every human being. After running under two hours, I think I will have ... kicked out that notion that a human being has limitations.

Badminton: Malaysia's ageing star Lee fired up for 2017

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KUCHING (AFP) - After a phenomenal start this year, Malaysias ageing badminton icon Lee Chong Wei said Monday he still has plenty of firepower as he aims for the elusive World Championship title in August.Lee, 34, the veteran world number one, captured the All-England Open last month with a trampling 21-12, 21-10 win over Chinas unseeded Shi Yuqi and is primed to defend his Malaysia Open title this week.I am still keeping good fitness, good shape and good spirit, and I still have the fire to keep on playing, Lee told AFP.He had hinted of retiring after the 2016 Olympics, but had a change of heart and has now made the world meet in Glasgow as his biggest target this year.Despite sweeping through 66 titles, Lee lost in the finals of the World Championships in 2013 and 2015, as well as in the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016.But fresh off his fourth All-England Open win, Lee is confident of defending his title on home turf, having skipped the India Open to prepare.The Malaysia Open begins Tuesday in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state on Borneo island.The badminton star on Monday looked good in training on the eve of the tournament but still had his injured left knee taped following a fall in February.He said last month he almost didnt make it to the All-England event in Birmingham as he was unsure whether his damaged left knee would tolerate competitive stresses.Lee, the top seed at the Malaysia Open, won the tournament a record 11 times, making him the most successful mens singles shuttler in the history of the event.I will also play in the Malaysia Open next year, Lee said casting aside any plans to quit in the near future.But Lee admitted that other players will attempt to deny him a victory.I want to win for the 12th time. But there is some pressure because everyone wants to beat me at my home ground, he said.The other players in the tournament are second seeded Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark and third seeded Chen Long of China, while Lin Dan also of China is seventh seeded.I am only focused on myself, said Lee when asked about Lin, the 33-year-old three-times Olympic champion.Lin is regarded as the greatest badminton player in history owing to his five World championships and two Olympic gold medals.But the Chinese star has never been able to win in Malaysia. Lin reached the final three times but was defeated by Lee in 2005 and 2006 and by Chen Long in 2015.In 2006, Lin was one point away from the title, but Lee staged a shock comeback in the deciding game to win 23-21 and deny Lin the only superseries title missing from his trophy cabinet.

Cycling: Matthews tops all Aussie podium to Basque sprint

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SARRIGUREN (AFP) - Michael Matthews of Sunweb looked convincing as he won a bunch sprint on stage one of the Tour of the Basque Country on Monday.The 28-year-old got the edge on two other Australians Jay McCarthy of Bora and Simon Gerrans of Orica at the end of the 153km ride from Pamplona to Sarriguren.Quick-Steps Julian Alaphilippe made a late solo break that appeared to have handed him the stage before he suffered an untimely puncture.Defending champion Alberto Contador fell in the final kilometre of the race but rolled home unharmed.Im not hurting anywhere for the moment, Spains top Tour rider Contador said after losing no time in the race.Tuesdays second of six stages should also end in a bunch sprint after a flat 173km run from Pamplona to Elciego.

Malala Yousafzai to receive honorary Canadian citizenship

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OTTAWA (Agencies) - Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will receive her honorary Canadian citizenship in Ottawa next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus office says the presentation will take place April 12, when the 19-year-old Pakistani woman will also address Parliament.Former prime minister Stephen Harper was to have presented the award in Toronto on Oct. 22, 2014. But the event was cancelled because that was the day a gunman attacked Parliament Hill after killing a soldier at the National War Memorial.Yousafzai became an international symbol for girls rights after surviving a 2012 attack by a Taliban gunman, who shot her in the head while she was riding a bus home from school in Pakistan.Trudeaus office says he wants to discuss girls empowerment through education and how they can actively contribute to the sustainable development of their communities and countries.Yousafzai is one of six people to have been awarded honorary Canadian citizenship, joining Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma, and the Aga Khan.The people of Canada are leading the world in their response to the refugee crisis, Yousafzai said in a statement.I am honoured by Parliaments invitation and look forward to visiting this great nation of heroes.

Lahore: Light drizzle turns weather pleasant

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Parts of Lahore received light rain in the wee hours of Tuesday which turned the weather pleasant and brought the mercury down.Early morning rain in different parts of the city brought the temperature down to 18 degree centigrade. The temperature in Lahore on Monday was recorded at 35°C.According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, more rain is expected in Lahore and Sargodha divisions during the next 48 hours.

Two dead bodies recovered in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police have recovered dead bodies of a woman and a man from Northern Bypass area of Karachi on Monday, Dunya News reported.Police have shifted the bodies to a hospital. The hospital sources said that the victims were subjected to torture before killing. The identity of the victims is not yet known.Separately, a woman named Aisha got injured in firing incident when she offered resistance during a robbery attempt in Gulistan-e-Johar Block-8 area.On the other hand, a prisoner died at the Civil Hospital during treatment. Hospital sources said that prisoner named Saeed was a heart patient and was brought to the hospital for treatment.

Air Marshal (retd) Azim Daudpota laid to rest in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Hero of the 1965 and 1971 wars, Air Marshal (retd) Azim Daudpota, who breathed his last in Karachi on Monday after a brief illness, was laid to rest in Karachi. He was 84.His funeral prayer was offered at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Faisal after which he was buried at the PAF Korangi Kareek graveyard.A large number of people including Governor Sindh, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Corps Commander Karachi and high ranking civil and military officials attended the funeral prayer.Air Chief Marshal, Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force has expressed his grief on the sad demise of the iconic legend and a national hero.Air Marshal Azim Daudpota, was born on 14 September, 1933, in a well educated family of Bombay, British India. Having completed his secondary education from D J Science College, in 1951, he joined RPAF Academy Risalpur in July 1951. After five months of military training, he was selected for further flying training at Australia.After spending four exciting years at Point Cook Air Force Base, he returned to PAF in 1955 and started his career as a promising fighter pilot.During 1965 war, Sqn Ldr Azim Daudpota flew 15 strike and 5 Air Defence missions and was responsible for wrecking many tanks, guns, vehicles, in the face of heavy enemy ground fire.His great moments came on 21st September 1965, when his formation destroyed many enemy medium guns at Wagha-Atari Sector. For his leadership, devotion to duty and complete disregard for personal safety, Sqn Ldr Azim Daudpota was awarded Sitara-i-Jurrat.In 1983, Air Marshal Daudpota was selected as the first non-local ‘Commander of Zimbabwean Air Force’ on the request of Zimbabwean President.He took the responsibility of rebuilding the Zimbabwean Air Force as a challenge and proved equal to the task. On successful completion of his tenure in 1986, he was awarded the second highest medal of the country, The Zimbabwe order of merit by President Mugabe.Air Marshal Azim Daudpota became the Managing Director of PIA in 1986 and served on this important portfolio for three years. In 1999, he became the Governor of Sindh.…. With input from APP

Lahore: Police detain 48 suspects in search operations

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least 48 suspects were taken into custody during police operations in different parts of Lahore on Monday, Dunya News reported.According to police, search operations were carried out in different localities of Shafiqabad, Faisal Town and Gulshan Ravi. Biometric device was also used for the identification of residents.Police also arrested a drug-peddler named Atif during search operation in Faisal Town and recovered one kilogram of hashish from his possession. Police have also registered a case against him.On the other hand police checked the identity documents of the residents during house-to-house search in the areas and apprehended at least 47 suspects who failed to produce any identity document.Police sources said that the search operations were carried out on reports that suspects are present in these areas. Sources further said that the arrested persons were shifted to police station for further investigation.

ZAB's 38th death anniversary being observed today

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LARKANA (Dunya News) - The 38th death anniversary of founder-Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is being observed today (Tuesday) with great reverence and respect. PPP leaders and workers from every nook and corner of Pakistan have reached Garhi Khuda Bux.Sindh government has declared April 4 as holiday. Schools and government and district offices would remain closed today.Foolproof security arrangement have been finalised for the death anniversary of the PPP founder. According to police, 7,000 cops will be deployed to provide full security cover to the participants while walk through gates have been installed at the entry points of the mausoleum of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.Pakistan People’s Party is organizing a ceremony in Garhi Khuda Bahsh on the occasion of death anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in which all the central leaders, ministers, senators, members of assembly and workers will participate. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Co Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders will address the meeting.

Pakistan ready to work with Afghanistan for peace: COAS

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LONDON (Dunya News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited UK Ministry of Defence on Monday and held separate meetings with UK Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Sir Nick Carter, UK Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach and US Resolute Support Mission (RSM) Commander General John Nicholson.Matters of mutual interest including regional geo-political environment with special reference to Afghanistan came under discussion. The UK leadership and RSM Commander appreciated and acknowledged positive role played by Pakistan and Pakistan Army towards peace and stability.Gen Bajwa reiterated that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and shall continue to play its positive role in bringing about enduring peace and stability in the region. The COAS emphasized that peace in Afghanistan is a shared interest; Pakistan will continue its positive role and is ready to work closely with Afghanistan.He further said Pak-Afghan bilateral border security mechanism is critically important and both countries need to formulate this at priority. He shared various border control/management measures which Pakistan has undertaken and urged the requirement of similar measures on other side of the border to defeat common enemy.Gen Bajwa also highlighted that CPEC should be viewed as an economic maneuver since it aims at fostering inclusive development in best interest of the region and beyond. COAS also thanked UK leadership for their assistance during war on terror.

No broken hand for England's Hameed

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LONDON (AFP) - England batsman Haseeb Hameed has been cleared of major damage to his hand after being struck by the ball on Sunday.The 20-year-old was taken for a scan on his left hand after retiring hurt during his opening first-class game of the season for Lancashire.He withdrew after facing 23 balls in his countys game with a Cambridge student side, sparking fears hed broken his hand.However, Lancashire said Monday: Opening batsman Haseeb Hameed was struck on his left hand by Cambridge MCCU opening bowler Tim Moses on Day One at Fenners.The 20-year-old retired hurt and went for a scan yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.Haseeb has been reviewed by the clubs hand specialist this morning and scans have cleared him of any bone damage. He will be assessed over the coming days.Hameed was ruled out of the final two Tests in India late last year after breaking the little finger on his left hand -- an injury which required surgery.The series saw him make his Test debut, with Hameed making 82 in his maiden senior England appearance at Rajkot before contributing an unbeaten 59 in Mohali, where his broken finger meant he batted down the order.Monday saw Hameeds Lancashire team-mate James Anderson warm-up for his expected county showdown with ex-England captain Alastair Cook by taking five wickets for 10 runs in 11 overs against the Cambridge students.The County Championship begins on Friday, with Anderson and Cook, Englands leading Test wicket-taker and run-scorer respectively, set to be in opposition when Lancashire travel to Essex for a First Division clash.

Kirsten named Hobart Hurricanes BBL coach

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SYDNEY (AFP) - South Africas Gary Kirsten will be in charge of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next two Australian Big Bash League seasons, the club announced on Monday.The 49-year-old came out on top after an extensive recruitment process involving a panel including Tasmanian cricketing greats Ricky Ponting and David Boon.I am committed to developing the young T20 talent within the club and the region -- at the same time creating the best environment for our leaders and experienced players to perform their best, Kirsten said in a statement.I have thoroughly enjoyed watching BBL over the past few years and Im really looking forward to this coaching opportunity with the Hurricanes and Tasmania.Kirsten played 101 Tests and 185 one-day internationals for South Africa before coaching India to the 2011 World Cup. He currently runs his own cricket academy in South Africa.Hurricanes general manager Bill Avery said the panel was impressed with his thorough and strategic approach and his vision for the club.The team are yet to finalise their remaining coaching support staff or squad for with discussions ongoing over coming weeks.

Undertaker retires after defeat in WrestleMania 33

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(Web Desk) -The Undertaker retired from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after the defeat from Roman Reigns in an emotional night for the fans. This was only his second ever defeat at WrestleMania after an incredible 27-year career in the WWE.The Undertaker went into the match with Reigns having lost to only Brock Lesnar during his incredible WrestleMania record. He had won 23 matches since his debut in 1987.WrestleMania 33 All Results:WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville def. Austin AriesMojo Rawley won the 4th annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle RoyalIntercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Baron CorbinAJ Styles def. Shane McMahonKevin Owens def. United States Champion Chris JerichoRaw Women’s Champion Bayley def. Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks and Nia Jax (Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match)The Hardy Boyz won a Fatal 4-Way Ladder Match to win the Raw Tag Team ChampionshipJohn Cena & Nikki Bella def. Miz & Maryse; Cena asks Nikki to marry himSeth Rollins def. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match)Randy Orton def. Bray Wyatt to win the WWE ChampionshipBrock Lesnar def. Goldberg to win the Universal ChampionshipNaomi def. Alexa Bliss, Natalya, Carmella, Becky Lynch and Mickie James to win the SmackDown Women’s ChampionshipRoman Reigns def. The Undertaker
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