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June 4, 2002 Tuesday Rabi-ul-Awwal 22,1423 Boxing coach critical of facilities KARACHI, June 3: A group of five boxers continue to train under the watchful eyes of Cuban coach although officials say preparations for the Commonwealth Games have been hit hard after... India clinch one-day series PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad), June 3: Sachin Tendulkar cracked his 56th one-day half-century and captured the key wicket of Brian Lara as India beat West Indies by 56 runs to clinch the series... Three key players missing from camp LAHORE, June 3: The second phase of the national hockey training camp started Monday with three key players — Mohammad Sarwar, Waseem Ahmad and Sohail Abbas — missing.... Cronje broke neck JOHANNESBURG, June 3: The flight voice recorder from a plane crash that killed former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje was recovered Monday from the wreckage, a spokesman said.... Woolmer offers S. Africa help LONDON, June 3: Former South Africa coach Bob Woolmer has said he is prepared to return to the post on a short-term basis after the sacking of Graham Ford.... Gebrselassie injured HENGELO (Netherlands), June 3: Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie had to abandon a tilt at the world one-hour record at an international meeting Sunday because of a calf injury.... Agassi wins battle of ages PARIS, June 3: The future of men’s tennis and its glittering past collided on Monday on a Roland Garros battle ground. After three hours and one minute, experience triumphed by a... Asia kicks off campaign today YOKOHAMA (Japan), June 3: Asia experiences its biggest day in World Cup history on Tuesday when co-hosts Japan and South Korea kick off their campaigns and China make their debut in... Belgium suffer body blow SAITAMA (Japan), June 3: Belgium suffered a double defensive blow on the eve of Tuesday’s World Cup opener against co-hosts Japan when Glen De Boeck and Nico Van Kerckhoven were ruled... Hard man Emerson hurting inside ULSAN (South Korea), June 3: Captain Emerson, considered the hard man of the Brazil team, was close to tears Monday and said he was “hurting inside” after being forced out of... Is age withering world champs? SEOUL, June 3: They would certainly hate to admit it but the world champions are getting old With a majority of their first choice players well over 30, France are in danger of losing .... Co-hosts take inspiration from history SAITAMA (Japan), June 3: Neither World Cup hosts Japan nor South Korea have won a single finals game between them in a total of six attempts but history suggests their luck... Midfielder flies home after family tragedy PUSAN (South Korea), June 3: South Africa midfielder Benni Mnguni has returned home from the World Cup after the death of his brother, a team spokesman said on Monday.... Chinese in hotel spat with FIFA KWANGJU (South Korea), June 3: Angry Chinese soccer officials complained to FIFA on Monday after organisers put journalists in the hotel where the media-wary team are staying for their first ever... England performance severely criticized LONDON, June 3: England’s performance in their disappointing 1-1 World Cup draw against Sweden on Sunday came in for heavy criticism in the nation’s newspapers on Monday after weeks of hype... Senegal player gets good-luck charm DAEGU (South Korea), June 3: A South Korean jewellery shop which accused Senegalese midfielder Khalilou Fadiga of stealing a necklace sent him a good-luck token to encourage him to do well... Dubious penalty earns Brazil full points ULSAN (South Korea), June 3: A late Rivaldo penalty and a goal by Ronaldo on his return to the World Cup stage gave Brazil a hugely controversial 2-1 win on Monday against Turkey, who had two players sent off in their opening World Cup match... Blanco inspires Mexico, Vieri’s double sinks debutant Ecuador NIIGATA (Japan), June 3: Cuauhtemoc Blanco inspired Mexico to a deserved 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia after Boris Zivkovic conceded a penalty and became the first man to be sent off in these finals in the group G opener Monday.... Blatter’s investigation to continue: prosecutor ZURICH, June 3: The investigation into charges of corruption levelled against FIFA president Sepp Blatters by 11 members of FIFA’s executive committee is still continuing, the prosecutor in charge of the... Prisoners escape from jail SAO PAULO, June 3: Seventeen prisoners escaped from a jail here Monday as football-mad Brazil ground to a halt to watch the nation’s opening World Cup match against Turkey on television.... Rivaldo admits faking injury ULSAN (South Korea), June 3: Barcelona’s Rivaldo said he faked the injury that saw Turkey’s Hakan Unsal sent off in their 2-1 win here Monday.... Bookies back Brazil, Italy LONDON, June 3: Brazil’s victory over Turkey has persuaded London bookmakers William Hill to install the four-times champions at 7-2 joint favourites alongside Italy to win the World Cup....

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