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Ecclestone challenges pound sterling1 billion tax claim
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» LONDON - Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has gone to court to challenge the legality of assessments that have led to a UK tax claim against him of more than pound sterling1 billion.
US planes keep distance from Chinese 'islands' -- for now
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - US surveillance aircraft and naval ships have yet to test China's territorial claims around artificial islands built in the South China Sea, but the Pentagon warned Thursday that could be "the next step."
Crashes spotlight danger for Indy 500 racers
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» INDIANAPOLIS - Five major crashes, some involving cars becoming airborne and flipping over, have raised concerns entering Sunday's 99th running of the Indianapolis 500.
$550 million naming rights cash bonanza for top teams
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» PARIS - Major companies are now spending more than $550 million a year to get their names on sports stadiums in Europe and the United States, according to a report released Thursday.
Playboy puts clothes back on for new mobile app
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - Playboy on Thursday launched a new mobile app -- but don't look for nudity.
Napoli face Champions League acid test at Juve
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» MILAN - Napoli face a crucial weekend in their fight for a Champions League place with Rafael Benitez's men away to treble-chasing Juventus and rivals Lazio hosting Roma in the city derby.
Newcastle and Hull in survival shootout
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» LONDON - Northeast rivals Hull City and Newcastle United face a shootout for Premier League survival this weekend as the 2014-15 campaign reaches its conclusion.
French, German leaders hold talks with Greek PM in Riga
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» RIGA - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held "friendly and constructive" debt talks with the leaders of France and Germany Thursday, but gave no sign of a breakthrough ahead of a crucial June deadline.
Toulon and Clermont in pole for automatic play-off spots
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» PARIS - Defending champions Toulon and arch-rivals Clermont are in pole position to secure a bye to the play-off semi-finals in the final round of regulation season matches on Saturday.
Klopp aims for Europe on his Dortmund home bow
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» BERLIN - Jurgen Klopp plans to bow out of his last Bundesliga home game as Borussia Dortmund coach with a win over Werder Bremen on Saturday to help their Europa League bid.