The Indian Express -- Sports

Friday, July 11 1997

Maradona's comeback wins rare reviews

Diego Maradona awoke to rave reviews after scoring one of Boca Juniors' goals in a 2-0 friendly win against Newell's Old Boys on his fourth comeback to Argentine soccer on Wednesday.

No sympathy for biter Tyson

Mike Tyson is getting precious little sympathy. From former heavyweight champions to 12-year-old athletes, even Tyson's own former manager cheered the Nevada State Athletic Commission after it stripped Tyson of his boxing licence.

Paes thrashes Simian to enter quarters

Indian Davis Cupper Leander Paes stormed into the quarter-finals of the Hall of Fame grass-court tennis championships breezing past Frenchman Stephane Simian 6-2, 6-3.

Anand held to a draw by Polgar

Lankan coach to miss Asia Cup

Malleswari wins first gold for India

Gopichand invited for World Cup

Deepesh rides Angelic to victory

Mokal shocked

Gupta, Kanetkar in quarterfinals

Desai denies having a dispute in selection

Pierce doubtful for Fed Cup

Poojary powers BoI past WR

India file -- IOA likely to sponsor trips

Warne explains his `salute'

Sparkling fancied for feature

Women's team for Kenya,Cup qualifiers cleared