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Pakistan 182 all out against England (AFP)
NOTTINGHAM, England (AFP) - Pakistan were bowled out for 182 in reply to England's first innings 354, a deficit of 172, on the third day of the first Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Roosters whack Parramatta 48-12 (AAP)
Parramatta's bubble has burst at the hands of a red-hot Sydney Roosters, who have thrashed the Eels 48-12 in the NRL clash at Parramatta Stadium.

Second friendly in Italy abandoned after players fight (Reuters)
MILAN, July 31 (Reuters) - Catania's match with Greek side Iraklis was abandoned because of players fighting, the second pre-season friendly involving a Serie A club to be halted because of violence in two days.

Emotional Massa braced for Hungary return (AFP)
BUDAPEST (AFP) - Felipe Massa returns to the Hungaroring, where he suffered a high-speed horror crash 12 months ago, determined to stage an emotional reunion with the medical staff and marshalls who saved his life.

RugbyU: Australia 14 New Zealand 32 at half-time (AFP)
MELBOURNE, July 31, 2010 (AFP) - - Half-time score in the Tri-Nations rugby Test between Australia and New Zealand at Docklands stadium here on Saturday:

Clarko: Top four gone (Sportal)
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has admitted the eight-point loss to the Power at AAMI Stadium on Saturday has dashed the Hawks' bid for a top-four finish and the double chance now appears miles away...

Pakistan avoid follow on thanks to Gul's 50 (Reuters)
NOTTINGHAM, England, July 31 (Reuters) - Umar Gul's exhilarating test best score of 65 not out ensured Pakistan avoided the follow on against England on day three of the first test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez (Reuters)
BARCELONA, July 31 (Reuters) - Mexico captain Rafael Marquez, who has been strongly linked in the media with a move to New York Red Bulls, has reached a deal with La Liga champions Barcelona that releases him from his contract.

India to back New Zealander for ICC role (AAP)
India's cricket chiefs on Saturday endorsed New Zealand's Alan Isaac as the next vice-president of the world governing body.

Webber quickest in final Hungary practice (Reuters)
BUDAPEST, July 31 (Reuters) - Australian Mark Webber set a blistering pace in final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday with his Red Bull team again leaving their rivals trailing.