The exciting win by New Zealand over England, on the final ball, is set to be overshadowed by uproar. Grant Elliott was run out, after colliding with England quick bowler Ryan Sidebottom, and being knocked down. Ian Bell then threw the ball to Kevin Pietersen at the bowler’s end, and Elliott was dismissed. Although England … Continue reading Cricket: New Zealand Run Out Furore (2008)
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Olympics: Marathon Smog Fears
Champion marathon runner Robert de Castella has warned of a huge attrition rate at the Beijing Olympics marathon, because of the chronic air pollution. Current marathon world record-holder Haile Gebrselassie has already announced that he will not run the road race in Beijing because he fears for his health, an outcome that de Castella describes … Continue reading Olympics: Marathon Smog Fears
Hewitt Beats Montanes At Wimbledon (2008)
Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt has progressed to the third round at Wimbledon, after a commanding win over Spain’s Albert Montanes. Casey Dellacqua is the only other Australian to progress to the third round. Hewitt is the No.20 seed, and has been battling a hip injury. He recovered from a tough five-setter against Dutchman Robin Haase in … Continue reading Hewitt Beats Montanes At Wimbledon (2008)
Craig Hill 