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Lessons our hockey chiefs should learn

August 30, 2003 16:20 IST
  August 30, 2003 | 16:20 IST


Lessons our hockey chiefs should learn

For India and Pakistan matches, at least 30 to 40 per cent of the paying public was of Indian origin, and more than 30 Indian media persons turned up to cover the event — including five TV channels. Surely this is something that the IHF can build on.
[business-standard.com]



David Beckham: My story

'It got so bad I was ready to quit football,' said the England captain.
[thesun.co.uk]



Becks' hopes for his folks

Soccer ace wishes his divorced parents were talking to each other.
[thesun.co.uk]



Britain's quartet in search of a long lost rhythm

There is a strong case to be made for claiming that the British 4x100 metres relay team will win the world title.
[guardian.co.uk]



Tyre rule puts skids under Ferrari rivals

Juan Pablo Montoya and Kimi Raikkonen have both been dealt severe blows in their attempts to wrest the world championship from Michael Schumacher.
[guardian.co.uk]



Beckham must prove his worth

World-beating superstar or reasonable midfielder with an exquisite right foot? When David Beckham takes the field tonight, we will begin to find out.
[guardian.co.uk]



'The best player in the world is wearing Arsenal's colours'

Thierry Henry is the best player in the world, says David Lacey.
[guardian.co.uk]



'United should win every year'

Southampton's chairman, Rupert Lowe thinks Manchester United should always win, well, most of the time.
[guardian.co.uk]



United face border skirmish

Manchester United and Rangers have been paired in the same Champions League group. Wouldn't it be great if they both got through? What? Oh.
[guardian.co.uk]



Chelsea can bank on Veron and Crespo

Big Ron, the man behind the controversial Atkinson Diet, can see Chelsea fighting for top spot with Lazio in Group G.
[guardian.co.uk]



First chink in Houllier's armour

The conception away from Merseyside is that Houllier is on borrowed time. The reality is different, says Dominic Fifield.
[guardian.co.uk]



IAAF powerless as Young denies drug admission

A new twist to the controversy surrounding the newly crowned world 400 metres champion, Jerome Young, means his alleged doping case may never be investigated.
[telegraph.co.uk]



Running the story

How our man in Paris (almost) grabbed glory for Great Britain.
[bbc.co.uk]



McManaman set for Man City

Former England midfielder Steve McManaman is poised to join Manchester City in a two-year deal, if he passes a medical on Saturday.
[bbc.co.uk]



Old broom fills the power vacuum

Of all the England hopefuls playing on the Mediterranean coast for a World Cup future, spare a thought for Paul Grayson, says Robert Kitson.
[guardian.co.uk]

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