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*Unbeaten Mexican star Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr hung onto his World Boxing Council middleweight crown on Saturday by stopping US challenger Peter Manfredo in the fifth round. * * * The American tried in vain to evade the champion's blows before referee Laurence Cole halted the bout one minute and fifty-two seconds into the fifth round.

Jack Bauer is set to join the Garmin Cervelo tram for the 2012 season, marking his arrival in the big leagues, after two years at Team Endura Racing. Garmon Carvelo CEO Jonothan Vaughters confirmed the signing, saying: “He's won quite a few races. He's a little bit like a guy who's batting.

*Tiger Woods's former caddie Steve Williams has apologised to his ex-boss for comments made at an awards dinner, which he admitted could be construed as racist. *   Williams, sacked by Woods in July, said "I now realise how my comments could be construed as racist. That was not my intent.

The Misano grand prix circuit is set to be renamed in honour of Marco Simoncelli, who was killed in a crash last month. The Honda rider died during the Malaysia GP in Sepang in October[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/motor-sport-7174/simoncelli-tragically-killed-in-horrific-crash-at-the-malaysian-gp-11873/] and he lived less than five miles away from the Misano circuit in Cattolica.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted he thought his career could have been over as he struggled to recover from a groin injury. The talismanic midfielder made his first start in six months and scored during the 1-1 draw against Manchester United having recovered from surgery.

*James Gay-Rees is producer of the hit documentary Senna, chronicling the life and legacy of Ayrton Senna, arguably the greatest racing driver of all time. Acclaimed for his work on the Banksy documentary 'Exit Through The Gift Shop', James brought his experience to one of the most challenging projects ever.

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India’s disastrous cricket tour of England this summer could be a blessing in disguise for Formula 1. After years of viewing cricket as the safest place for corporate sponsorship, the big business spenders are looking for something else and next month’s debut Indian Grand Prix could be just the start.