World players to herald new era in English cricket
A new era in English county cricket begins on Friday with promotion and relegation introduced to the championship for the first time, coinciding with an influx of some of the world's top players.



Pele wants CBF accounts frozen
Pele is seeking to have the accounts of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) frozen until he is paid the $575,000 royalties he is seeking for alleged unauthorised use of his photographs.



Wisden award is an honour -- Bradman
Master batsman Sir Donald Bradman made a rare foray back into the public arena on Thursday to say he was honoured to be named as Wisden's cricketer of the 20th century.



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