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Daiki Kameda of Japan has finally got his wish for a rematch with Thai Denkaosan Kaovichit for the WBA World Flyweight title. Kameda suffered his second career loss via a Majority Decision at the hands of Kaovichit last October 12 in Osaka, Japan. The two are set to face each other on February 7 in Hyogo, Japan.

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Zhang Kai of Dongguan Leopards currently leads the rebounding department of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Zhang, a six-foot eleven Center who was in the Sacramento Kings roster in the training camp of the 07-08 season, averages 14.8 an outing in six games so far. He edges out 7-3 import Peter John Ramos of Puerto Rico with 13.9.

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South Korean NBA prospect Choi Jin-soo has decided to forego his studies as well his stint in the United States NCAA. This came after Choi has made up his mind to play professionally in his native country. The six-foot eight versatile forward was the first South Korean born to play in the US NCAA.

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Thailand’s national football team coach Bryan Robson has expressed optimism that his team will overcome Jordan national team when the two clash in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifying round this week. Robson, an English national signed a five-year contract to handle the Thai national squad in September of last year. He had managed 4 various clubs in England before accepting the offer from Thailand, his first in the international arena.

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Japan’s high school baseball sensation Yusei Kikuchi finally reached a deal with Seibu Lions. The 18-year old left handed pitcher will receive Y100 million upon signing and Y15 million on his first year with the team.

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LA Tenorio of the Alaska Aces and Kelly Williams of the Sta. Lucia Realtors are named Co-Players of the Week November 16-22 in the ongoing KFC-Philippine Cup in the Philippine Basketball Association. Tenorio has been leading his team to a league-best 8-1 record midway in the elimination round. Williams, on the other hand, leads the league in rebounds at 13.1 a game and is one of the top scorers with 17 an outing.

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Atletico Madrid president  Enrique Cerezo appealed to its fans to be patient with the team’s dismal performance in the Spanish La Liga. The team has already been eliminated from this year’s Champion’s League and is in their worst start in over 56 years.

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called on an extraordinary general meeting on December 2 in Cape Town, South Africa. The meeting will tackle issues concerning irregularities in the football betting market and controversies in the qualifiers for next year’s World Cup especially the match of France against Republic of Ireland recently.