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Sports News for May 5, 2008

PCB chief withdraws defamation lawsuit against Shoaib Akhtar
In yet another reprieve to Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Nasim Ashraf, has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against him following a public apology. ANI

Murderer of Budhia ex-coach arrested in Goa
The suspect reported to be behind the murder of child prodigy Budhia Singhs former coach Biranchi Das has been arrested in Goa. ANI

Sharapova may have to fork out a million in fines
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova could end up being fined close to a million dollars for defying the authorities running the sport. ANI

Haydos not interested in jibing Bhajji
Matt Hayden is back in Test mode, and certainly not interested in casting jibes at Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, though he would be justified in doing so after the recent encounters between Australia and India in Australia. ANI

Akhtar arrives in Delhi to play for Kolkata Knight Riders
A day after the Pakistan Cricket Board suspended its five-year ban on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, he arrived in Delhi to feature in Indian Premier League. ANI

Cheryl Cole yet to recover from her heartbreak
`Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole believes that it will still take some time to recover from the two-timing ways of her husband and footballer Ashley, but said that she was there to support anyone having a hard time. ANI

Nepals soldiers accused of extortion ahead of Olympic torch relay to Everest
Nepalese soldiers have reportedly threatened to shoot climbers who disobey orders in the run-up to the Olympic torch relay to Mt. Everest. ANI

Steve Hamison to quit cricket if not selected for home series against Kiwis
Durham and England fast bowler Steve Harmison has said that he will think of quitting all forms of cricket if he is not selected for the home series against New Zealand. ANI

Manchester United players to get 250k pounds each for double
Manchester United players will each earn a 250,000-pound bonus if they win the Premier League and the Champions League. ANI

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