Hat-trick by Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta scored the first hat-trick of the 1998 World Cup today within 11 minutes late in the second half as Argentina beat 10-man Jamaica 5-0. Argentina's win meant they reached the second round along with Croatia from Group `H'.Germans draw
Oliver Bierhoff headed a goal in the 80th minute as Germany came back from a two-goal deficit today to steal a 2-2 draw against Yugoslavia.
Graf's last hurrah
The temptation of history which beckons the great players when they walk on to the centre court of the All England Club on a balmy June afternoon, will have its strongest implications on two of the greatest players tennis has ever seen.
Lankans win
Sri Lanka made 201 for three to beat New Zealand by seven wickets with 10 overs to spare in the second match of the three-nation Independence Cup cricket tournament today.
England lose
South Africa surged to a 10-wicket victory in the second Test after seizing six England wickets for 11 runs on the fourth day at Lord's today.
Holland win
It was a Dutch treat at the World Cup, with all the Netherlands players pitching in for a 5-0 win over South Korea.
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