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Aug 6 Vol 01, Issue 996 TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES Future Capital loan exposure in Deccan Chargers' owners hit Future Capital Holdings Ltd has agreed to take over the entire loan exposure of Rs1.70bn to group companies of the owners of the Deccan Chargers IPL team. Nokia pulls plug on CL T20 title sponsorship This year's Champions League Twenty20 to have new title sponsor after incumbent Nokia exercises exit option and decides not to renew partnership for second year. Blackburn Rovers woes begin with pre-season match cancellation The cancellation of the friendly match probably indicates what is in store for the Blackburn Rovers team and its owners Venky's during the new season. ‘Shooting’ Stars BY INVITATION - We are just about halfway through the Olympic Games and India has fared quite well. What is evident is that India has the talent, but as of today the pool of world-class athletes is still very small. Fifa invests $8m in Indian youth football development efforts In September, New Delhi will also host this year’s International Football Arena conference, with Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke and director of development Thierry Regenass, both confirmed. Magnificent Mary Kom advances to QFs in women's boxing debut at Olympics On a momentous day for the sport of Women’s boxing, five times World Champion MC Mary Kom opens her Olympic campaign registering a hard fought victory in the round of 16 of the fly weight division. WWE, Fox announce '12 Rounds: Reloaded' shooting to start in Sep Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to handle worldwide distribution on Blu-ray, DVD, VOD and digital download; WWE to market the release of film. Learning Module – Player Selection Disputes: Comparative Legal Analysis One of the most challenging tasks for any national or international governing body of a sport is the development of fool proof criteria for team selection. However, a large part of the selection process comprises a subjective element that cannot be quantified.
FROM THE HOME PAGE   COMMENTARY German GP: Alonso Strengthens Championship Lead PIT STOP PUNDIT - Force India split tyre strategies between their drivers who fight excessive tyre wear to eventually finish 9th (Hulkenberg) and 11th (Di Resta). INTERVIEW 'Champions League and WWE not only give us good advertising traction, they also deliver higher sticky revenues' ATUL Pande, CEO of Sports Business,
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Developing new business strategy for India: Reebok(Financial Chronicle ) Digital-only campaigns signal growth in online ads(Mint) FDI in broadcast, security concerns for Min(Financial Express) Haryana to have Right To Play Act: Hooda(The Hindu)
LONDON OLYMPICS
The making of London 2012(Business Standard ) Going beyond sport for entertainment(DNA ) Shooters' exploits a big boost for the sport(Times of India ) Badminton open to Olympic changes after scandal(ESPN )
CRICKET
Rajeev Shukla: The India minister who plays on the front foot(Gulf News ) FICA head hits out at IPL(Deccan Herald ) New clauses to safeguard player payments(Cricinfo ) Ex-VCA and BCCI chief to handle Shegaon issue(Times of India )
FOOTBALL
ManU fans call for boycott of sponsor products(SportzPower ) Boost to beautiful game(Asian Age ) Manchester United to receive $559 mn from Chevrolet(Financial Express ) Surviving I-League is our first target: Baichung Bhutia(Times of India )
BOXING
India files CAS appeal against ouster of boxer Vikas Krishan(SportzPower ) ‘There’s lots of cheating, cheating, cheating Hindustan Times )
MOTORSPORTS
Ecclestone says Olympic Park F1 would draw big crowds(Reuters )
HOCKEY
Govt to review its portal article on hockey as national game (Business Standard )