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December 25, 2001 Tuesday Shawwal 9, 1422 Gambling Princess fancied: Quaid-i-Azam Trials KARACHI, Dec 24: Fourteen well bred Pakistani horses will be trotting out to the starting gate to vie for the top honours in the Quaid-i-Azam Gold Cup Trials, to be held... ICC’s anti-graft body to monitor Jr World Cup KARACHI, Dec 25: The Anti-Corruption Unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to monitor next month’s Junior World Cup in New Zealand in an effort to curb match-fixing, reports... Hawks, Eleven Star in semifinals ISLAMABAD, Dec 24: Islamabad Hawks and Eleven Star qualified for the semifinals of the Chairman CDA cricket championship. Hawks defeated Diamond by four wickets while Eleven Star hammered Majid Memorial by... Hastings named match referee KARACHI, Dec 24: Controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) got a sigh of relief when the International Cricket Council (ICC) named New Zealand’s Brian Hastings as match... HDCA secretary sacked HYDERABAD, Dec 24: President Hyderabad District Cricket Association (HDCA), Mir Rafiq Ahmed Khan Talpur, Monday dissolved the existing body while levelling serious allegations against his secretary Mehboob Alam.... Mayor carries Olympic torch in New York NEW YORK, Dec 23: Family and friends of the victims of the September terrorist attacks took turns at carrying the Olympic torch Sunday after it arrived in New York.... Pakistani cueists enjoyed good year KARACHI, Dec 24: The year 2001 spelt a good year for Pakistan, when former world No.3 Saleh Mohammad, who missed the National Championship in Quetta stormed back in the Asian Snooker... Turkish trial ISTANBUL, Dec 24: Turkish fans accused of involvement in the killing of two Leeds United supporters last year have had their court case adjourned until February.... Avalanche tame Wild to regain top spot DENVER, Dec 24: The Colorado Avalanche returned to familiar territory Sunday by reaching the top of the Northwest Division after taming the Minnesota Wild 6-3.... Giants keep playoff hopes alive EAST RUTHERFORD (New Jersey), Dec 24: The New York Giants marched 96 yards to score the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds left to beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 Sunday and keep... Di Pasquale gets wildcard MELBOURNE, Dec 24: Sydney Olympics bronze medallist Arnaud Di Pasquale has been given a wildcard for next month’s Australian Open, organisers said Monday.... Bucks end Spurs’ winning streak SAN ANTONIO, Dec 24: The Milwaukee Bucks were without Ray Allen but still had enough firepower to shoot down the Spurs and end San Antonio’s 10-game winning streak by claiming a... Contingent for Games approved LAHORE, Dec 24: The Pakistan Olympic Association general council has discussed the national sports policy-2001 in detail in a meeting held Monday.... Seven-goal Ahmad on song LAHORE, Dec 24: Ahmad Khan scored seven goals, including a hat trick, as Remounts Whites crushed Olympia 11-3 in the inaugural match of the Marry Max Cup polo tournament at the... Pakistan likely to retain same team LAHORE, Dec 24: Pakistan hockey officials hinted Monday that the team which finished fourth in the Champions Trophy would be retained for next year’s World Cup to be played in Kuala... Lewis-Tyson bout still undecided LONDON, Dec 24: Negotiations for the heavyweight showdown between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson are making progress, both camps have said, but they are not yet close to an agreement.... Gillespie ruled out, Donald doubtful: Second Test MELBOURNE, Dec 24: Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie said he was shattered after he broke down with injury during training Monday and was ruled out of the second Test against South... Bangladesh set to omit Sharif WELLINGTON, Dec 24: Sixteen-year-old medium-pace bowler Mohammad Sharif is likely to be omitted in the only change to Bangladesh’s team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington starting Wednesday.... Pakistan, PCB XI teams for practice games LAHORE, Dec 24: Pakistan team will play first of two practice matches series against PCB Eleven at the Gaddafi Stadium Tuesday. The second match will be played at the same venue... Boys to benefit from Lloyd’s experience ISLAMABAD, Dec 24: Pakistan Juniors preparing for next month’s cricket World Cup in New Zealand would benefit greatly from the arrival of former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, team coach Haroon... Rest XI squads announced LAHORE, Dec 24: The Rest Elevens of all the four provinces were announced at the conclusion of the two-day  trials held Sunday and Monday in different cities.... Nash appeals against ban AUCKLAND, Dec 24: New Zealand all-rounder Dion Nash has appealed against his 13-day ban from domestic cricket for breaching the code of conduct by abusing an opposition player and an umpire... I’ll be back, vows Lara BRIDGETOWN, Dec 24: He said it in a very soft tone, but the serious look on the face of Brian Lara confirmed his intent.... Real Madrid fail to reclaim top spot MADRID, Dec 24: Real Madrid failed to reclaim top spot in the Spanish first division Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Mallorca....

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