The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, August 25 1997

Indian display hits the pits

Invited to savour victory, the Indian side settled for defeat once again. Losing the rescheduled third and final one day here by just nine runs, they allowed Sri Lanka to make a clean sweep of the series and capped off a disastrous tour with an eminently forgettable innings.

Pistol Pete guns for hat-trick

Defending champion Pete Sampras will be aiming to win the US Open for the fifth time when the last Grand Slam tournament of the year begins today at Flushing Meadow.

Dignified exit best option for Taylor

Australia finished the series as they started it -- in disarray. For their part England also concluded as they began -- on a high. Two vastly different emotions however, they could produce the same decision from the two captains.

Ronaldo cries foul

Germany tops, India last

Croatian teenager's exploits wows experts

Nepalese club hope to salvage pride

Global Sport -- Popov on a gold binge

Short corner -- Amarnath to lead veterans

MRF rout Airlines

Sriram steals the show

Keen contest on cards

Marked for death, but emerge as National heroes

Hazi, Saira keep Ideal in the hunt

Novina guides Mumbai in final