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BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – European parliamentarians reacted angrily yesterday after a debate between candidates for the FIFA presidency was cancelled because four of the five contenders declined to show up.

When the 2016 rugby season kicks off on Saturday, the Yamaha Caribs will be outfitted in new gear.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has demanded proof of the match-fixing allegations that have rocked the Australian Open, saying tennis players were being hounded as if “serial killers”.

DUBAI, United Aram Emirates, CMC – Superstar Brian Lara has backed himself to play a key role for Leon Lions in the inaugural Masters Champions League but does not expect the team to rely on him solely.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Sprinter Sherone Simpson says she is in great shape and is confident she can qualify for this year’s Rio Olympics – her fourth straight Olympiad.

The Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF) will kick off its 2016 calendar of activities with an athletes’ meeting and posing seminar on February 27 at Olympic House.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Batting sensation Chris Gayle and all-rounder Andre Russell have both been included in the 15-man West Indies squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in India.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – British hearts swelled with pride at Melbourne Park yesterday as Andy Murray battled into the Australian Open semi-finals after compatriot Johanna Konta swept into the last four of the women’s tournament.

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Tuesday’s National Basketball Association games.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Regional umpire Verdayne Smith will have the opportunity to stand in first class matches in England later this year as part of the reciprocal Umpire Exchange Programme.

LONDON, (Reuters) – World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been reminded of his responsibilities by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) following offensive comments he made last year, the ruling body said yesterday.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – Coach Trevor Bayliss has said batsmen who impress in the early matches in the English county season could force their way into the team for the home series against Sri Lanka starting in May.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – A Pakistani man has been arrested for hoisting the flag of arch rival India on his roof, an act police described as “anti-state” but which the accused says was a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, officials said yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Embattled T&T off-spinner Sunil Narine has been included in the West Indies team for the upcoming World T20 in Sri Lanka, pending test results on an alleged illegal bowling action.

Grove Hi-Tech successfully retained their U17 championship title downing Soesdyke Falcons 4-2 margin in the final of the Sunburst-sponsored East Bank Football Association’s U17 League Sunday at the Grove Community Centre ground.

Star T20 all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo will replace fellow Trinidadian Evin Lewis for Saturday’s Legacy/007 Promotions Unity T20 match at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC-West Indies selectors have retained T20 Captain Darren Sammy for the upcoming International Cricket Council World T20 tournament, according to reports in the Trinidad and Tobago media.

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- Four West Indies cricketers have been given permission to play in the inaugural Masters Champions League (MCL) T20 scheduled to start tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Keeper Simon Mignolet proved the shootout hero as Liverpool reached the League Cup final on penalties after a gripping last-four second leg tie at Anfield ended 1-1 on aggregate yesterday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Leading Trinidad and Tobago female badminton player, Nekeisha Blake, who was banned for life from the sport, has been granted a reprieve.