The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, July 7 1997

England staring at the face of huge defeat

Australia are left with only the mopping up to do at Old Trafford after Steve Waugh produced his second epic innings in a match dominated by the bowlers.

West Bengal win a one-sided affair

Whenever two of Calcutta's Big Three clash, an exciting game of football is always on the cards. The pre-match prophecies of the East Bengal-Mohammedan Sporting quarter-final of the KBL Federation Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium , although putting East Bengal as favourites, cautiously predicted a needle contest. It turned out be something else.

GM Miguel Najdorf makes his last move

Every year in April, when he had his birthday, he organised a big tournament. He spent nearly $ 1,00,000 on each of them. Miguel Najdorf, who is a thing of the past now after having lived for 87 years, was a living legend till his death.

Sampras tramples Pioline for fourth title

England continue to lead Test ratings

Ramesh wins doubles title

Rahul Shetty clinches Rapid title

In brief -- Anand shares lead with three others

Ministerial obliges

Global sport -- Steve Cram, two other Britons,admit taking money

Mansher wins, but Anwar impresses

Another tragedy for Pete Sampras