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July 17 Vol 01, Issue 980 TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES India to resume cricketing ties with Pakistan Four yesrs after ties were snapped following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead, India will resume cricketing relations with Pakistan, the BCCI has confirmed. BCCI Move A Back Door Entry For Pak Players Into IPL? QUICK COMMENT - It is more likely that the decision is a step towards testing the waters for Pakistani players to participate in the IPL, a more important aspect for the BCCI bosses than paving the way for better relations with the neighbour.. Tata Steel to start I-League football club Tata Steel has decided to enter the professional football arena after 25 years of operating on the CSR side of sports development. London HC awards former Deccan Chargers CEO £10.5m + legal costs Tim Wright, former CEO of Deccan Chargers, awarded £10,533,478 plus costs by London court following a trial of his claim against the IPL franchise for breach of contract. BCCI oks proposal to overhaul domestic cricket Working committee ratifies recommendations for overhauling domestic cricket; BCCI accepts application from Kiran More seeking pardon. Soccer Reigns, When It's Spain GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - Spain closed out Euro 2012 in signature style, along the way throwing established paradigms out of the proverbial touchline of conventional footballing strategy. ManU tops Forbes' '50 Most Valuable Sports Teams' list Manchester United world’s most valuable sports team according to Forbes magazine, and is now worth $2.23bn, 19% more than No. 2 Real Madrid, which is worth $1.88bn. WGAI launches 'Incredible India golf caddy training programme' The primary objective of the programme is to create a pool of certified golf assistants who can assist national and international golfers during golf tours in India. Feature – Transformative Use in Video Games and Player Attributes: The ‘Hart’ of the Matter” Copyright law protects original works of authorship that are expressed in a tangible form, which includes writings, drawings, video games, movies, songs, etc. and restricts others from using such protected work. However, there are a few exceptions which limit the monopoly of authors over their creations.
FROM THE HOME PAGE COMMENTARY British GP: Red Bull And Ferrari Lead The Way PIT STOP PUNDIT - MRF seem to be preparing to announce an ambitious new championship in collaboration with Italian manufacturers Dallara. VIEWPOINT Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Winners Pitch Case For US Olympic Team Inclusion; Lessons There For India QUICK COMMENT - While what stood out in the whole sorry selection episode was the childishness of it all, the fact remains that adult actions have adult consequences (or should have, even in India).
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Reebok India said to hire E&Y to help restructure its operations(Mint) Companies stick to inexpensive ad campaigns for rural IndiaHindu Business Line)
CRICKET
Home Ministry not so enthusiastic over Indo-Pak cricket(DNA) Pakistan players all set to be a part of IPL VI auctions(Financial Express)
FOOTBALL
Asian Football Confederation provisionally suspends bin Hammam(SportzPower) Baichung wants model policy on players transfer(Times of India ) From Houghton to Koevermans, Indian football set for sea change(Indian Express ) Coach education most important: Rob Baan(Times of India ) Asian Soccer Body Suspends Bin Hammam After Audit of Accounts(Bloomberg ) Manchester United world's most valuable team: Forbes(Reuters ) IOC to discuss FIFA bribery affair in London(Reuters ) FIFA set to appoint corruption prosecutor(Indian Express )
LONDON OLYMPICS
ESPN to offer customised feed from London Olympics(Hindu Business Line ) BWF expects new faces, new format at London Olympics(Deccan Herald) 1976 Olympics: Infighting mars India’s performance'(The Hindu) Pulling Olympics would cost over $4.9 bln - Munich Re(Reuters) 2 lifters sign bond(Telegraph) Branding London: selling an Olympic city of contradictions(Guardian) Olympic-sized misery and a pool of discontent(Hindustan Times)
MOTORSPORTS
We need extra luck to get on the podium: Mallya(Times of India) Lewis Hamilton says McLaren contract to be decided during summer break(Guardian)
TENNIS
Federer sets new all-time ATP record for weeks at No. 1(SportzPower)
OTHER SPORTS
Tata Steel ropes in Deepika(Deccan Chronicle) Punjab launches 'Hockey Clubs' in six different districts (Times of India) Bigger prize fund(SportzPower)