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The Chilean office in charge of archaeological and historical sites said it wants 570,000 dollars in compensation for damages incurred by participants in the 2010 Dakar rally in January.

Roger Federer resumed his air of confidence on clay with a comprehensive 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) defeat of German Benjamin Becker Tuesday to bolt from the start gate in his title defence campaign at the Madrid Masters.

The new Silverstone Arena circuit has received the thumbs up from Suzuki's Loris Capirossi after he and team-mate Alvaro Bautista sampled it last week.

Formula One teams have agreed to ban from 2011 the so-called 'F-duct' pioneered controversially by McLaren this season to give Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button a straight-line speed advantage.

Belgian Wouter Weylandt won another crash-filled stage at the Giro d'Italia as Astana's Alexandre Vinokourov took the pink jersey away from Cadel Evans.

John Murray is targeting a potential world title fight with fellow Englishman Kevin Mitchell after winning the European lightweight belt against Gary Buckland last Friday.

Mark Webber delighted in winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix while team-mate Sebastian Vettel was licking his wounds despite making the podium in third place.

Roger Federer's semi-final exit in Estoril came as a major surprise to Rafael Nadal, though the Spaniard tried to play down the effects of the defeat with both men headlining at the Madrid Masters.

Formula 1 teams have not given up on the idea of convincing Bridgestone to remain in the sport as a tyre supplier next year, as they close on a decision about rubber for 2011.

Ricky Hatton has labelled Richard Towers the best kept secret in heavyweight boxing.

Australia's Olympic chief John Coates warmly welcomed a record budget funding boost for elite sports and said it would improve performances well beyond the 2012 London Games.

Formula 1's ruling body, the FIA, has decided to raise the elements behind the kerbs of two chicanes of the Monte Carlo circuit for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao appears to have won a new title - congressman in the Philippine House of Representatives - based on partial election results released Tuesday.

Tiger Woods said Monday the neck injury hindering his game had put his upcoming schedule in limbo, then learned he'll have to deal with it without the help of swing coach Hank Haney.

Roger Federer remains convinced that he can rise to the occasion in time to enter his French Open title defence on top form.

There are five names in the frame to supply the F1 field with tyres in 2011, but with equality, consistency and cost the key priorities, it appears that two of them are currently favoured rather more than the other three.

Australian Cadel Evans, a firm favourite for the Giro d'Italia title, took possession of the race leader's pink jersey after Sunday's second stage won by American sprinter Tyler Farrar.

Former world champion John Higgins, who was suspended from snooker last week, tried to bet against himself at last year's world championships, a newspaper alleged on Sunday.

Australian Mark Webber in a Red Bull won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Gabriel Milito and Fernando Gago will not be playing in South Africa 2010, according to the provisional 30-man squad that was made public Tuesday.

Inter and Jose Mourinho have quelled rumours in the Spanish media about a transfer of the Portuguese coach to Liga giants Real Madrid.

Hertha Berlin, relegated from the Bundesliga after a shocking season that saw them win only five games, have decided not to renew the contract of coach Friedhelm Funkel, the club announced on Tuesday.

Gianfranco Zola has expressed his "disappointment" at being sacked as manager of West Ham and fired a parting shot at co-owner David Sullivan.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano in a bid to bolster their frontline.

Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed insists he would have no problem allowing Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson to become the next England coach.

West Ham have sacked Gianfranco Zola after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Fulham and Atletico Madrid step out of the shadow of their more famous city rivals when they take on each other in the Europa League final in Hamburg on Wednesday.

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has completed a hat-trick of awards after being named as the Premier League's player of the year by sponsors Barclays.

Former Netherlands coach Marco van Basten has ruled himself out of taking charge at Milan this summer following speculation that he is close to landing the job.

A Chinese Internet gaming tycoon has confirmed he is in talks to buy British football club Liverpool, Chinese media reported Wednesday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been promised a new contract and funds to bolster his squad during the close-season.

Burnley's hopes of earning a place in next season's Europa League have been dashed after England slipped down the UEFA Fair Play League.

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas is hoping history can repeat itself and Real Madrid can snatch the La Liga title from under the noses of Barcelona on a dramatic final weekend.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was heard as witness Tuesday in Naples in a criminal corruption trial against club managers, game officials and members of the Italian football federation (FIGC).

Barcelona are keen to clinch the signing of David Villa from Valencia before the World Cup finals, according to reports in the Spanish media on Tuesday.

Germany's VfL Wolfsburg Tuesday appointed former England manager Steve McLaren coach, the Bundesliga club confirmed.

Fulham's Roy Hodgson has been named as the manager of the year by the League Managers' Association.

Argentina coach Diego Maradona, whose off-field problems earned him as many column inches as his on-field brilliance, says he has not touched drugs for six years.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Monday that they would issue a final decision whether French international Franck Ribery could play in the Champions League final by May 18.

History was made in Malta cricket with a first women’s team practicing the game on Tuesday.

Big Dan Hill, the upcoming IFBB Pro bodybuilder and acclaimed protégé of Milos Sarcev, probably the top bodybuilding and fitness coach in the world, will be hosting a training seminar at The BodyForge – Gozo’s Biggest Gym this Saturday.

The Malta Shooting Sport Federation contingent for the ISSF World Cup Dorset will leave Malta next Thursday.

Etienne Bonello (Team Greens) confirmed his Time Trial ability after winning the second round of the time trial national championship at Bahar ic-Caghaq.

Badminton Malta is committed to the promotion of this sport, with special attention being given to its development in local state and private schools.

The Malta Fight Club will be staging seven professional fights on Friday at the Sky Club, Paceville.

Malta joined in with the annual worldwide festival of youth to organize the World Athletics Day, one of the busiest programmes of competitions in the annual global Athletics calendar of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

Chicko Xerri, an Australian of Maltese parents, will be in Malta in late May and will be conducting a one-day Aikido seminar hosted by the Aikido Yamato Dojo in Hamrun.

The Malta Air-Rifle & Pistol Shooting Club organized its 19th competition for this season at the Bidnija airgun range last Saturday.

Lino Galea claimed the Luigi Franchi Trap Selection organized this weekend at the Malta Shooting Sport Federation ranges at Bidnija.