
Monday, August 16, 1999
Adams seals Kramnik's fate
Top seed, Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik was knocked out by Englishman Michael Adams who won by a convincing 3-1 margin. Adams will meet tough Armenian GM Vladimir Akopian in a four-game semifinal match starting today.

Torture most cruel
Iraqi international footballers were tortured on the orders of Saddam Hussein's son Uday for failing to win crucial matches, a former player told Britain's Sunday Times.

Weir challenge for Woods
Tiger woods is on the verge of winning his second major golf championship, but he will have to outduel Canadian Mike Weir for the second time in six weeks to make it happen.

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