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Rosberg tops practice again in Malaysia

Rosberg tops practice again in MalaysiaSepang, Malaysia - Nico Rosberg was a familiar leader in the final practice session on Saturday for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.

The German Rosberg clocked 1 minute 35.940 seconds for the 5.543-kilometres lap in Sepang in a Williams. He led from Australian Red Bull driver Mark Webber (1:36.048) and Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari (1:36.089).

Rosberg has topped five of the six practice sessions this season, all three last week in Australia and two of the three in Sepang. Finnish Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was first the second Malaysian session on Friday.

Magic embarrass league-best Cavs, 116-87

Magic embarrass league-best Cavs, 116-87Los Angeles  - The mighty Cleveland Cavaliers blew into Disneyworld, and were blown out of the Magic Kingdom.

Rashard Lewis scored 22 points, Dwight Howard had 20 and 11 rebounds, as the Orlando Magic sent the league-best Cavaliers to their worst loss of the season, with a dominating 116-87 victory on Friday night.

"It was a combination where we played great and they couldn't get it going," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "When you have a night where everybody plays well this is what you're going to get."

Flintoff says will not allow IPL to compromise Ashes dream

Flintoff says will not allow IPL to compromise Ashes dreamSt. Lucia (West Indies), Apr. 4: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has said that he will not allow the Indian Premier League (IPL) to compromise his dream of recapturing the Ashes from the Australians.

Having helped England to a 3-2 one-day series win over West Indies, Flintoff is expected to pocket around 75,000 pounds a game for the Chennai Super Kings.

Oz opener Hughes becomes youngest to win Steve Waugh Medal

Oz opener Hughes becomes youngest to win Steve Waugh MedalSydney, Apr. 4 : Australian opener Phillip Hughes has become the youngest player ever to win the prestigious Steve Waugh Medal.

Hughes received the coveted gong for being New South Wale''s most outstanding cricketer this summer.

The 20-year-old made it a one-horse race with 231 votes - 72 votes clear of his nearest rival, fast bowler Aaron Bird.

Gerrard scoops up 26 million pound Liverpool deal

Gerrard scoops up 26 million pound Liverpool dealLondon, Apr. 4 : Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard has signed a new 26 million pound contract, which will see him playing for the club for the rest of his career.

According to The Sun, the Kop skipper, 28, agreed a two-year contract extension, taking him to 2013, and will see his wages rise nearly 20,000 pounds to around 125,000 pounds a week.

Boss Rafa Benitez said: "It is a very, very positive message to the players that we have the commitment of Gerrard, which means we can go forward and can concentrate on football.

Hamilton rues `worst day of his life'' at Oz Grand Prix

Hamilton rues `worst day of his life'' at Oz Grand PrixLondon, Apr. 4 : Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has described the controversy over his actions at the Australian Grand Prix as "the worst time of my life".

Hamilton issued an apology for his role in the decision which stripped Toyota driver Jarno Trulli of his third place in Melbourne.

Hamilton was accused of lying over the circumstances which led to the Italian being demoted to 12th in the standings after the race.

McLaren had claimed Trulli passed their driver while a safety car was on the track on lap 57.

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