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Asian Stars Aiming for an Upset

Asian Tour stars Thongchai Jaidee and S.S.P. Chowrasia hope to overcome putting woes as they seek to launch title challenges at the US$6.1 million CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia starting on Thursday.

Marco Simoncelli to be Sent off to Final Resting Place Thursday [VIDEO]

Coriano, the hometown of Marco Simoncelli, will witness Thursday the final sendoff for the fallen motorcycle racer who rode full throttle until the end. Simoncelli's body was flown back in a casket to Italy on Tuesday, with his father Paolo and fellow racer and close friend Valentino Rossi on the same flight from Malaysia to Italy.

Marco Simoncelli’s Remains Arrives Home with Dad and Valentino Rossi in Same Flight [VIDEO]

The remains of MotoGP’s Marco Simoncelli has been flown back to Italy, with his casket accompanied by his father Paolo and fellow racer and friend Valentino Rossi on the same flight from Malaysia to Italy. Simoncelli's body arrived at Fiumicino airport on Tuesday morning, welcomed by fans, who gathered in airport facilities to offer their last respects. An emotional applause from the crowd has overwhelmed Marco’s father.
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Valentino Rossi Mourns Death of Marco Simoncelli on Twitter [PHOTOS]

"Sic for me was like a youngest brother," Valentino Rossi, nine-time Grand Prix World Champion, tweets in memory of Marco Simoncelli, who is fondly called Sic in their circle. Simoncelli, 24, lost control of his Honda motorcycle on the second lap and ran across the paths of Colin Edwards and Rossi on the track, causing him to fall off his bike and suffer massive head trauma, which quickly resulted in his death.

Good Week, Bad Week

Good week for... India, Back on track? To a degree, yes, but we'll only fully know when they tour Australia at the end of the year.

Easy Does it for Saracens

Saracens kept in touch with Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins by claiming a comfortable 25-5 victory over Newcastle at Vicarage Road.

Wasps Find their Sting

Tries from wings Christian Wade and Tom Varndell and 17 points from the boot of Nick Robinson steered Wasps to a 27-24 win over Bath.

Lu Clinches Home Victory

Chinese Taipei's Lu Wei-chih had a crucial birdie on the closing hole to thank after it gave him his second Asian Tour title at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) on Sunday.

Young Pace Ace has White Excited

Fast bowler Patrick Cummins may have risen through the ranks so quickly that Australia's Twenty20 captain Cameron White is yet to see him bowl in the flesh, but the 18-year-old's pace is already quickening pulses.

Sydneysider Upsets Tassie Tour Guns

Unheralded Sydney marketing executive Andrew Crawley caused the upset of the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania with a breakaway victory in the fifth stage, a 72km cruise from Westbury to Deloraine, via a cluster of pretty Western Tiers townships.

A-League Opening Weekend Preview

Round 1 of Season 7 of the A-league begins this weekend with many titanic fixtures to excite the crowds. Which new signing will make the most impact? Who will come out on top between Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton? All will be revealed over the weekend.

Belgian Glory for McEwen

Queensland's Robbie McEwen has claimed a second stage win and overall honours in the Tour de Wallonie Picarde in Belgium.

SRU Set to Stand by Robinson

Despite Scotland's early exit from the World Cup the Scottish Rugby Union retain faith in coach Andy Robinson.

Palmer Wary of Wounded French

Tom Palmer insists that England would be foolish to underestimate France despite their recent loss to Tonga and the turmoil in their camp.

Even All Blacks are Replaceable - IRB

IRB chief executive Mike Miller has hit back at the NZRU's threats to boycott the 2015 World Cup by saying that even the All Blacks can be replaced.

Players Still Waiting for IPL Cash

Several foreign stars are still owned payments from their Indian Premier League franchises for the 2010 season, according to the Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA).

Top Names Confirmed for Malaysia

Camilo Villegas, one of golf's most popular and charismatic characters, has confirmed his participation at this year's CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia, to be staged at The MINES Resort & Golf Club from October 27-30.

Hansen Heads Omega Charge

Queensland's Adam Hansen will lead the Omega Pharma - Lotto team next month in his debut at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

Rahael, Gillette win Maracas 5k Swim

National Swimmers and Marlins Athletes Samantha Rahael and Jonathan Gillette emerged the victors in 5000m swim at the ASATT Maracas Open Water Swim Classic at Maracas Bay on Sunday.

Docker doing it with GreenEDGE in 2012

Mitch Docker, who confirmed his credentials as a contender for success in cyclingâ€TMs biggest one-day races with an impressive sixth at this yearâ€TMs Gent-Wevelgem, is the latest addition to join GreenEDGE Cycling.

Rafael Cabrera Upstages the Stars

Rafael Cabrera-Bello was quickest out of the blocks when the morning field got away in Thursday's first round at the Dunhill Links Championship.

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