Moeller strikes down Nigeria
Germany might not have played like the European champions but an Andreas Moeller goal was enough to edge Olympic titlist Nigeria 1-0 on a night that saw two-thirds of the World Cup field in warmup action. Two of Germany's first-round opponents, Yugoslavia and the United States, both turned in impressive wins over fellow qualifiers, as did 1994 runner-up Italy.
Sampras revives old memories against Agassi
It was just the second round of the Monte Carlo Open but it still had some influence on the No 1 spot. Sampras received a big boost towards regaining No 1 after topping Agassi 6-4, 7-5 yesterday. Sampras was down 2-0 in the first and 3-0 in the second set but came on to win and briefly stop Agassi's surge.
Klusener helps SA crush Pakistan
Pakistan's tour of southern Africa ended in ignominy today when South Africa thrashed them by nine wickets with 22.2 overs to spare in the final of the Standard Bank Triangular limited overs series at Newlands.
Inzamam punished for dissent
Pakistan batting star Inzamam-Ul-Haq was handed a suspended sentence here today for showing dissent after his dismissal in the Standard Bank Triangular limited-overs series final at Newlands. Match referee John Reid said the suspended sentence of a 50 per cent match fee fine and one-match suspension would stand until the end of the year.
Prakash leads by seven strokes
Overnight leader Shiv Prakash came tantalisingly close to equalling the course record of eight-under, when he carded yet another superb round of six-under to take a seven stroke lead on the second day of the Rs 7 lakh SRF Open Golf tournament at the Delhi Golf Club.
Andhra in semis
Andhra Pradesh women subdued Tamil Nadu in their last match to finish on the top of the table in the Federation Cup Volleyball Championship's first leg here at the GSFC School ground on Thursday.
