Overconfidence, infighting could be Brazil's undoing
Brazilian soccer fans believe that a fifth world title is little more than a formality for a team that boasts players such as Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Romario. But Brazil's opponents can take heart from the fact that the defending champions have learned little from the mistakes made in the past.
Carlsson sends Courier out
Qualifier Marcio Carlsson of Brazil upset a tired Jim Courier 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round of the $ 315,000 AT&T Challenge men's claycourt tennis tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, Pete Sampras looked below his best but managed to overcome fellow American Alex O'Brien 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in their first round match.
Jansher will play in Mumbai
Eight-time world squash champion Jansher Khan yesterday said he would play in the World Open in Mumbai. Khan said he had only cancelled his visit to Mumbai, scheduled for May, because of surgery and not the World Open due to be held in the city in December this year.
Three spinners in Kiwi squad
New Zealand's cricket selectors on Tuesday named three spinners in a 15-man team to tour Sri Lanka next month. Off spinner Paul Wiseman joins left-armers Daniel Vettori and Mark Priest. Opener Craig Spearman replaced the injured One-day specialist Llorne Howell.
Nirupama loses tamely
World number 183 Nirupama Vaidyanathan crashed out in straight sets to No 71 Amelie Mauresmo in the first round of the $107,000 Croatian Ladies Championship at Bol, Croatia. Nirupama lost 1-6, 5-7 after leading by 5 games to 3 in the second set.
Seven Indians at Macau Open
Gaurav Ghei and Vivek Bhandari will spearhead the seven member Indian challenge in the US $200,000 Macau Open golf starting here from tomorrow. The other Indians in the fray are, Arjun Atwal, Amit Chopra, Jyoti Randhawa, Amritinder Singh and Arjun Singh.
