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VOL.31 :: NO.38 :: Sep. 20, 2008
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The Emperor strikes backWhen the man who magically lifted tennis lovers from the mundane to the exalted suddenly seemed set to fall victim to time’s arrow, the responses were all too predictable, writes Nirmal Shekar.
His future in the balanceSourav Ganguly is not in the Rest of India team for the Irani Trophy. Does that mean it’s the end of the road for the former India captain? In cricket you can never tell. The tale of the Bengal Tiger might not be over yet, writes S. Dinakar. INTERVIEW/MARCUS TRESCOTHICK At peace with himself Marcus Trescothick, whose international career was cut short by depression, now looks a contented man. “I’m the happiest that I can be,” he says in a chat with David Hopps.
A grand double for Advani With Pankaj Advani on the rampage, it was difficult for the others to have a say in the World billiards championship. Avinash Nair reports.
Tamil Nadu emerges championThe best of performances in the meet came in the under-18 age group where nine National records and four meet marks were established. S. Sabanayakan reports.
Only 17, but really gifted If players who are very young are good enough, then surely they are old enough to be picked for their teams.
Michel Salgado is renowned for his tough, never-say-die attitude and seldom puts less than 100 per cent into his performances. He remained strong in defence throughout some difficult times for Real during the four-year gap without a title and is now determined to see out his career with the club, writes Andy Hampson. WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Theo’s treble The 19-year-old had become the contemporary version of Michael Owen, ending the seven-year vigil for a hat-trick by an England player in a competitive match, writes Kevin McCarra. FEATURE 'I'm pleased for Theo' Having witnessed Theo Walcott's display against Croatia, the former captain, David Beckham, recognises events in the World Cup qualifier as a changing of the guard. By Dominic Fifield. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 
Gulf in classAfter the wonderfully choreographed moment when Robinho announced his arrival in English football by clipping a free-kick past Petr Cech, Manchester City learned the hard way that the Big Four might not want anyone else at the top table. Chelsea's comeback was swift, composed and mercilessly executed, comprising three goals and the type of rapid, one-touch football, writes Daniel Taylor. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP United's concerns What Liverpool had really underlined was the difficulty United could have in taking the title for a third season in succession, writes Kevin McCarra. Strong performer Gabriel Agbonlahor came through the youth ranks of his boyhood club, Aston Villa, and was elevated to the reserve side in 2004-2005 on the back of a prolific scoring record for the academy team, writes Andy Hampson.
Sebastian Vettel’s stunner in Monza The unfancied German youngster with a liking for British comedy planned his race perfectly to win his maiden Grand Prix title, writes Alan Henry. Advt Links: • Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich • Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • blog tools
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