Philipp Kohlschreiber stunned Nikolay Davydenko as Germany held Russia to 1-1, while Thomas Johansson upstaged James Black as Sweden too drew parity with the US in the semifinal of the Davis Cup.
Chinese capital Beijing is pumped up an year before as it hosts the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The Olympic torch that signifies peace and fraternity has perhaps become a symbol of controversy. Taiwan has disallowed the Olympic torch on its island as both have been at odds over the torch’s route. Taiwan officials sense it as China’s linking of the island to Hong Kong, an attempt to promote its view that China and Taiwan are united.
The 2006 edition of Tour de France enabled Landis in capping one of the most remarkable comebacks in cycling history but for now he cannot boast it for long, as he has been stripped off the title after a panel upheld a two-year ban on the cyclist and rejected his appeal against it.
Italians must have been thinking of surpassing the 83-0 score they recorded against Portugal last year, but ironically the tournament newcomer looked a determined and well-organized side to prove that they were not going to be easily rolled over by anyone. It was a similar passion and grit they showed in their honorable defeats by Scotland and New Zealand.
He’s back! The man became a legend by clinching the first Rugby World Cup for England with that famous last minute drop goal in Sydney. Regarded by many as the best ever Englishman to play the sport., Jonny Wilkinson, is back to full fitness and is out to save England from the brink of World Cup elimination.
Last three seasons with the Chicago Bears, Johnson won’t be available until the second half of the season because of an eight-game NFL suspension for violating probation on a gun charge. Cowboys sign the defensive tackle for a two-year contract with an intention of providing a late-season depth on a defensive line that lost starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson for the year. The team also released cornerback Nate Jones to create room for Johnson’s entry.
Earlier, South Africa whitewashing defending champions England 36-0 at the Rugby Worlds and now it was the turn of the Scots to rout Romania 42-0 in a one sided game. Joining All Blacks in points tally to top its group stage the recent run places the Scots in soaring spirits for their match against the title favorites. However it won’t be an effortless go for the Scotland team to upset All Blacks, who are on to inescapable winning streak.
Inevitable doping scandals tarnishing cycling as a sport have, of late, provoked cycling’s governing body to impose severe sanctions, leading to a life ban on riders found guilty.
The world of motorsport is mourning the unfortunate death of one its greatest heroes. Former World Rally Champion Colin McRae has passed away in a tragic helicopter crash on September 15, 1 mile north of Lanark, Scotland, close to the McRae family home. The 39-year old Scot is survived by his wife Alison, and daughter, Hollie.
Tiger Woods at his best is unmatchable. Even when Woods appears to be slightly slack, others still find it hard to keep pace with him. That was demonstrated at East Lake when the American ace golfer scored his lowest career score at the Tour Championship yet won the competition by an overwhelming eight strokes.
