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HOW many men have won at least two Grand Slam titles in the last two seasons, 2002 and 2003? The answer, believe it or not, is none.
The Roddick Express arrivesThirteen days after Pete Sampras waved his final goodbye, tears in his eyes, the man celebrated by fans and critics alike as the future of American tennis and the great man's heir apparent — Andy Roddick — had finally arrived, writes NIRMAL SHEKAR.
'It's more than I could ever dream of'Even though he insisted it had not sunk in, the significance of Andy Roddick's US Open tour de force was not lost on the stunned American. "I don't think you could have written the script any better," Roddick said. "We started here ...
Guard changes, and Roddick arrives as Open champWhat began on a Monday with a big-serving American tennis champion retiring in tears ended on a Sunday with a big-serving American tennis champion celebrating in tears. US OPEN/WOMEN'S FINAL 
Dehydrated Henin musters strength to beat ClijstersIt was 1:45 in the morning on the women's final day, and as the exhausted Justine Henin-Hardenne lay on a trainer's table with an intravenous tube running into her left arm, she hardly looked like someone on the verge of winning her first US Open. US OPEN NOTEBOOK This was my atmosphere — Jimmy Connors Jimmy Connors came back to the place where he most loved to compete — and where he most loved to perform.
He prayed with Andre Agassi. He took Pete Sampras fishing. He scrambled Ivan Lendl's mind. He shocked John McEnroe. This is the way Michael Chang will be remembered: for his impact on other players as well as for stretching himself.
Niceness getting in Clijsters' way?It's a bit absurd this question that is being asked of Kim Clijsters these days: is she too nice? As if being pleasant, and charming, and dignified, all of which she is, is some sort of sporting misdemeanour.
England's commendable fighting spiritENGLAND have a new hero and a fighting spirit. If they can find the right bowlers in the next nine months there is a chance, just a tiny chance, that their ultimate goal, the return of the Ashes will be realised. ENGLAND DIARY 
A cricket filmWondrous Oblivion is, for all the title suggests a sentimental story, a cricket film. It will cost four million pounds sterling by the time it hits the screens and, in the way of such films, it uses the game as a symbol for the racial tensions in Britain in the 1960s. MULTAN TEST 
Inzamam's brilliance saves Pakistan the blushesINZAMAM-UL-HAQ saved Pakistan from self-destruction after Bangladesh nearly pulled off its maiden victory in the third match of the three-Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. He proved his critics wrong IMRAN KHAN still believes that Inzamam-ul-Haq is a better player than Sachin Tendulkar. The reason — Imran thinks Inzamam plays more match-winning knocks and scores centuries when the team badly needs a big knock from the Sultan of ...
Competition should promote qualityIT is inevitable that as cricket enters more homes, and the lives of more varied people, the kind of information sought would begin acquiring different hues.
IT is STAR Wars with a vengeance — via Channel 9! To my left, Navjot Singh Sidhu. To my right, Tony Greig.
THE cricket season has just kicked off, and after a prolonged break players return to the middle.
THERE was no dearth of drama in the five-Test series between England and South Africa, what with fortunes see-sawing.
Diouf apologises for spittingLiverpool's El-Hadji Diouf has issued a public apology for the spitting incident, which earned him a 5,000-pound (8,000-dollar) fine. The Senegal international had pleaded guilty to assault, under provocation, by spitting on a Celtic fan ... 
Samaranch all praise for Athens organisersFormer IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, who three years ago warned Athens that it would lose the Games if it did not pick up the pace, said the 2004 Olympics would be the best for years to come. Six years to the day after awarding the ... 
Greg Chappell recommends 'veganism'When he played his trademark cover drives from the meat of his bat, it was an exquisite delight for cricket lovers all over the world. But for former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell, a batting icon, the `meat' is now confined only to ...
Consistency was his forteHE still had a lot of cricket left in him. And that shall remain Saeed Anwar's greatest regret — having to bow out when he was better than most around.
Manan Chandra regains confidenceWITH a spate of events offering unprecedented amounts of prize money erupting after the National championship held in January, the snooker fraternity has not had it so good for a long time.
Kelli White may lose both gold medals KELLI WHITE'S positive test for modafinil, a stimulant, was leaked to the French sports daily, L'Equipe, forcing the IAAF to issue an official clarification the next day. However, even after the IAAF Vice President, Prof. Arne ... WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The Drummond drama AMERICAN Jon Drummond provided rare drama by staging a sit-in, rather a lie-in, on the track after being disqualified from the men's 100m quarterfinals for a false start. He held up a heat for more than half an hour and eventually relented after ...
A leap into HISTORY"WE want a medal, we are not looking for just a place in the final,'' said Bobby George, three days before Anju was to attempt qualification into the World championships final. Anju Factfile Reactions "I am very happy with your effort. It is the result of your hard work and dedication. I am sure it would go a long way to spur those athletes who have been toiling hard to bring such laurels to our country." — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, ...
Younger talents produce top-class contestsThe ninth World athletics championships in Paris produced just two world bests, both in men's walk events, through Jefferson Perez of Ecuador and Robert Korzeniowski of Poland. ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW 
A few big stars will be missingONLY Qatar, among the Asian nations, won a gold at the World athletics championships in Paris. And that happened to be through its `import' from Kenya, Saif Saaeed Shaheen, in the 3000m steeplechase. Even as it reflected the continuing chasm ...
IT seems like yesterday. The tall, fair, bespectacled man from Vijayawada was talking about his daughter.
Railways unstoppable RAILWAYS rumbled as usual. It has become a routine at the women's National hockey championship for the last two decades.
A wine named after Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be launched in his native country shortly, his agent Guillermo Coppola told radio Mitre. Coppola said that the "Maradona" wine label would be available in different flavours. ... 
Jonty RhodesSouth African star Jonty Rhodes has confirmed that he will be retiring from first-class cricket at the end of the English county season. "I'm done, I've been playing for 14 years and I've enjoyed every day at the office, and have no regrets ...
Tarundeep Rai, Dola Banerjee emerge champions AFTER the stupendous show at the New York World championship in July, Indian archery geared up to break new ground in search of an Olympic medal.
ON and on it rolls, the story of David Beckham, his millions, his hopes, his troubles and his ineffable wife.
Michael SchumacherReigning Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been appointed an ambassador of San Marino, a statement on Ferrari's official website announced. The 34-year-old German driver, who has won five world titles, was offered the role by the ... 
Adam HollioakeAdam Hollioake announced plans for a 2,000-mile trip from Edinburgh to the northern Moroccan town of Tangiers to help raise money for the memorial fund set up following the death of his younger brother Ben. Adam Hollioake is currently the ... 
Mary PierceMary Pierce has spent a long time in tennis. Now the Canadian-born, American-based Frenchwoman, 28, feels she has a book in her. "I haven't thought about it so much," admitted the two-time Grand Slam winner, adding: "But I will. "I'm the ... |
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