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Oryx to focus on testing programme

Oryx Racing has announced that it will miss the next few races of the 2012 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series in North America, as it takes time to focus on a special testing and development programme for its Audi R8 Grand-Am car. The Abu Dhabi-based team is targeting a return to competitive racing at Watkins Glen to be held from June 29 – July 1.

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Afridi trounce Interface

Naveed Saleem returned with a rich five-wicket haul and Abdul Shakoor stroked a scintillating half-century as Afridi CC defeated Interface Transworld CC by eight wickets in a one-sided match of the 38th Bukhatir League ‘A’ Division tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at the Sharjah stadium.

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Newbury set for IFAHR

LONDON — Arrangements have been completed to stage the fifth round of the HH Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) at the Newbury Racecourse here on Saturday evening, it was confirmed on Thursday.

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Jazira overcome Rayyan

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Jazira overcome Rayyan

Ricardo Oliveira fired all four goals including a hat-trick as Al Jazira scored a thrilling win over Al Rayyan in their final Group A fixture of the AFC Champions League at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday night.

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