Celebration in the time of chaos
For six long years after the Games were awarded to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has been wanting to be `In the eyes of the World.' So when the song, a Malay version of the original sung by the now defunct group, `Bread', was rendered by the rock queen Ella, it struck a right chord for the formal opening of the 16th Commonwealth Games this evening.Sampras in semis
Pete Sampras stands on the cusp of history in the U S Open. Patrick Rafter, the defending champion, stands in his way. In what promises to be the showcase match of a tame tournament that so far has provided few surprises or dramatic battles, Sampras and Rafter meet in a men's semifinal that will have the feel of a final.
Jones shines
Marion Jones overcame a sluggish start and a slight headwind to set the third fastest women's 200 metres time in history today.
Indo-Pak `Battle'
The mighty Niagara Falls is just a couple of hours drive from Toronto, but anyone who has seen India and Pakistan clash in the first two editions of the Sahara Cup will tell you that a picnic is farthest from anyone's mind.
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