‘French Open win preferable’
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has said he would prefer to capture a fourth consecutive French Open title rather than a first Wimbledon crown. “Obviously I would like to win both,” he said. “But if I had to sign up for one now, I suppose I would say Roland Garros because I have won there before.”
He had said a Wimbledon win would be his greatest achievement.
O’Sullivan on course for title
Britain's Ronnie O'Sullivan was on course for his third World title after opening up an 11-5 lead over Ali Carter in the final of the World Championships on Sunday, reports Reuters from Sheffield.
Evans outclasses hapless Chitra
Top-seeded Reanne Evans of England outclassed India’s Chitra Magimairaj 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the World Ladies Snooker Championship at the Cambridge Snooker Centre on Monday.
Chitra, who finished second behind June Banks in Group B to advance to the last eight stage, was no match for the marauding Evans.
Bangla tri-series from June 8
A week after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League, India’s cricketers will embark on a short visit to Bangladesh for a triangular one-day series, reports PTI from Mumbai.
The tournament schedule: June 8: Bangladesh vs Pakistan. June 10: India vs Pakistan. June 12: India vs Bangladesh. June 14: Final. June 15: Reserve day.
Khushlani wins karting race
Hyderabad-based Akhil Khushlani won the Senior event in the second leg of the JK Tyre Rotax Mojo Asia Challenge karting event at the Kari Motorsport track on Sunday.
Results (Indians unless mentioned): Seniors (20 laps): Akhil Khushlani (17:03:812 min) 1; Mikko Nassi (Finland, 17:04:029) 2; Ooi Fei Hoong (Malaysia, 17:10:992) 3.
AFL to enter India in two years
Looking at the huge marketing potential that the country offers, the Australian Football League — a combination of soccer, basketball and rugby league — is set to enter India with an exhibition tie next February or in early 2010, reports PTI from Mumbai.
ICL’s Pak recruits give up legal fight
Stating that some efforts were being made to normalise relations between the PCB and the rebel ICL players, former Test opener Imran Frahat on Monday said they have given up their legal battle against the Pak authorities for banning them from domestic meets, reports UNI from Lahore.
Gascoigne taken to hospital
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was taken to hospital after an incident at a London hotel on Sunday, police sources said on Monday, reports Reuters from London.
Ambulance crews and police were called to the hotel on Sunday and Gascoigne voluntarily went to hospital. No offence was reported and no further action was taken, police said.
