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  Two slum children from Kolkata seek glory in World Dragonboat Championships

  India | June 30, 2019 19:23 IST

  Hailing from the slums of Rajarhat-Newton area in the eastern suburbs of the city, the duo were among the 10-odd boys who were handpicked by the Bengal Watersports Federation during the state kayaking championship four years ago.

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  Chelsea tops Champions League prize money list

  Football | July 13, 2012 15:36 IST

  Geneva, Jul 13: Champions League winner Chelsea received ¤59.9 million ($73.1 million) in prize money and was the biggest earner in last season's competition, UEFA said on Friday.Beaten finalist Bayern Munich earned ¤41.7 million ($50.9

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  Bayern extends defender Contento's contract

  Football | June 19, 2012 17:13 IST

  Munich, Jun 19:  Bayern Munich says it has extended defender Diego Contento's contract by three years until June 2016.The Bundesliga and Champions League runner-up announced the decision on Tuesday.The Munich-born 22-year-old has played 47 games