The Indian Express -- Sports

Thursday, August 14 1997

Greene, Boldon run for $18,000 per second

World sprint champions Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon have a chance to make more than $18,000 per second by smashing the 100 metres world record at the richest meeting in athletics.

Mixed fortunes for Paes, Bhupathi

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won their doubles in straight sets, however, success continued to elude the Indians in singles. After Paes' exit in the first round, it was Bhupathi's turn in the $915,000 Pilot Pen International tennis tournament.

Tendulkar lauds Azar

Skipper Sachin Tendulkar was fulsome in his praise for Mohammed Azharuddin for his match-saving century in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka yesterday.

We are praised only if we score, says Mukesh

Global Sport -- Fans firebomb Flamengo

Bankers check Air-India's flight

Now, a dubious distinction too

Azhar, Ganguly steer India to safety

Jyothilal stuns IM Ramesh

Wellknit leads the pack

Saritha emerges sole leader

Mysore results

Buchi Babu tourney today

SA eves champs, India fourth

Indian lads on course

Nawar keeps lead after seven rounds

Team chosen awaits IHF boss' nod