VOL. 25 :: NO. 25 :: June 22 - 28, 2002

They have a lot to smile about. Both Ronaldo and David Beckham have proved over three games that they have not only recovered sufficiently from their injuries to assert themselves on the big stage but also have the ability to score when it matters. Cover Story.

Tennis. French Open review.

Boxing. Lewis-Tyson bout.

STAR POSTER: World Cup Collage
• Kicking Around: No one can get it wholly right
  Column by Brian Glanville

• Verbal Volleys: Lleyton Hewitt has a genuine chance
  Column by Ramesh Krishnan

• Feature: Sampras' prospects

• Over the Top: Yet another campaign...
  Column by K. Srikkanth

• Hitting Hard: On Srinath's retirement
  Column by Harsha Bhogle

• Tribute: The Wizard of Fizz

• TV Spot On...: Towards the `other' World Cup

• Obituary: Hansie Cronje

• Cricket Corner: Mixed feelings
  Column by Bob Simpson

• By the Way... A fitting tribute
  Column by Ted Corbett

• Potting it Right: World billiards
  Column by Geet Sethi

• Athletics: Asian Grand Prix
  • A decent show by the host

  • AAAA has made a good start

• F-1 Racing: Canadian Grand Prix