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Top World Athletes Who Lost to Gambling

Ben Barba of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is in the public eye once again due to his gambling activities with other six teammates, according to Empire and Exchange Hotel owner Rob Sullivan which confirms the rumour that Mr Barba indulged in the vice almost regular every Saturday afternoon. But he is not new in the act, since many professional athletes in the past have been damaged by one screw-up to another, not only due to gambling but also bad business and other bad habits.

Tom Brady Signs $27M 'for Life' Contract with Patriots

The American football quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots signed on Tuesday a three-year, $27-million contract extension and presumably will be a member of the Patriots for life. The extension will carry him through the 2017 season.
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Tendulkar, Kohli Steady India

India ended day two of the first Test against Australia in Chennai on 182 for three, still 198 runs behind but in a good position thanks to unbeaten half centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Lewis Sets the Pace in Thailand

Stacy Lewis made an excellent start to the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday, storming to the top of the leaderboard with a nine-under-par 63.

McIlroy Improves his Swing

Rory McIlroy, who is the 2012 finalist at the Match Play Championship, said he was ready for this year's event.

Cyclones Team for 2013 UCI Track World Championships

Cycling Australia is pleased to confirm the Cyclones team for the 2013 UCI Track World Championships being staged in Minsk, Belarus from 20 to 24 February. The team of 15 riders departs tomorrow for Minsk ahead of next week's competition.

Pirelli Confirms Tyre Choices

Pirelli's supersoft rubber will be used at Albert Park for the first time this year with the medium compound complementing it at the Australian GP.

Aussies Wait on Warner Fitness

Australia are waiting on the fitness of opening batsman David Warner, whose thumb injury has not recovered as quickly as anticipated ahead of the first Test against India in Chennai on Friday.

McIlroy to Face Lowry

World number one Rory McIlroy will square up against Shane Lowry in the opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday.

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