``We'll surprise everyone this time''
Thirty-year-old N Mukesh Kumar is in the twilight of his international career. With two Asian Games, two World Cups and two Olympics, the speedy right-winger is one of the senior members of the Indian hockey team.



PCB official rules out meeting on Sahara
Pakistan Cricket Board treasurer Mohammad Nayeem has ruled out any meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after India decided to pull out of the jinxed Sahara Cup on Thursday.



Olympic organisers defend inflated food prices
Sydney 2000 Olympics organisers have defended inflated food prices at Games venues despite criticism that the cost of some items was double the recommended retail price.



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