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VOL.30 :: NO.37 :: Sep. 15, 2007
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Peerless PowellAsafa Powell's performance is all the more astonishing because not only did it come during the heats, it was also at the end of a season in which he never once threatened to produce such a time, writes Michael Phillips.
Quite the most astonishing aspect of Roger Federer’s widely celebrated and ineluctable ascent of the lofty peaks of men’s tennis has to do with its serene predictability. The Swiss genius has resolutely and unerringly stuck to the popular script that foresees his awe-inspiring conquest of the game’s Everest, writes Nirmal Shekar.
England has the last laughEngland’s brand of cricket was much better than India’s and the host team thoroughly deserved to win the NatWest series. Over to S. Dinakar. THE OVAL ONE-DAYER Uthappa explosive This was Uthappa’s day. In the afternoon, he had scored a direct hit from mid-wicket to run out Luke Wright. It was the first such effort by an Indian resulting in a dismissal in the series. Then, Uthappa walked into the cauldron and displayed admirable temperament as a batsman. He also played intelligent cricket, writes S. Dinakar. TOUR DIARY 
A great cricketer, he isAndrew Flintoff, with his ankle injury, is the topic of intense debate. Some even wonder if he should simply carve out his career as a batsman. But the player insists that he wants to remain a fast bowler, notes S. Dinakar. INTERVIEW 
On being SreesanthThe 24-year-old fast bowler has a facility for drama. It’s this inclination that has allowed him to express himself on the big stage; yet, its most extreme manifestation has landed him in trouble. He, however, insists that he has learnt not to cross the limit. “I’ve learnt that the hard way. I’ll make sure I won’t cross the line,” Sreesanth says in a chat with S. Ram Mahesh.
Justine Henin, like most players, is prone to the occasional mental lapse, yet is also able to calm herself, assert her game, swallow the fear and wear courage, writes Rohit Brijnath.
Perfect 10 at Mainz“Every year I come to the event and think maybe this year it won’t go so well. But in the end I understand that my worries are all irrational,” says Viswanathan Anand in a chat with Rakesh Rao.
England’s shaky ’keepersNo one has ever questioned the big Portsmouth goalkeeper David James’ bravery, his talent, his agility; it is simply that his various fiascos across the years have earned him the nickname of Calamity James.
A happy HammerNolberto Solano was offered a one-year extension by Newcastle’s new boss Sam Allardyce, but he turned it down. The exciting midfielder instead chose to sign for West Ham, closing the deal only a few hours before the transfer deadline. By Andy Hampson.
Alonso completes a perfect weekendFernando Alonso’s first victory at Monza narrowed the lead of his team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, at the top of the World Championship to three points with four races left to run. By Alan Henry. Hamilton's fears Lewis Hamilton revealed his fear that the ongoing political row surrounding McLaren could ruin his debut Formula One season and even leave him out of a job before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on September 16.
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