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June 15, 2006 Thursday Jumadi-ul-Awwal 18, 1427 Rizwana delights home fans with fine double: Four new records in swimming HYDERABAD, June 14: Four new records in swimming and a double by Hyderabad’s Rizwana Waseem in athletics were the highlights of the second day of 10th Sindh Games on Wednesday.... Games draw criticism from athletes HYDERABAD, June 14: The participants of the ongoing 10th Sindh Games have lashed out at organisers for staging the event in a casual manner in addition to making their lodging and boarding uncomfortable.... Viva Villa as Spain thrash Ukraine LEIPZIG, June 14: Spain made their best start to a World Cup finals, demolishing 10-man Ukraine 4-0 on Wednesday on a scorching afternoon the debutants would rather forget... Tunisia escape defeat with late equalizer MUNICH, June 14: A stoppage time header from Radhi Jaidi earned Tunisia a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia after a thrilling finish to their World Cup Group H opener on Wednesday... Old mates brace for reunion as England meet Trinidad NUREMBURG, June 14: Manchester United''s former European Cup winners will meet on opposing sides when David Beckham''s England face Dwight Yorke''s Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup on Thursday.... Group B rivals fear being eliminated BERLIN, June 14: The World Cup will be less than a week old when Sweden play Paraguay on Thursday but both sides are already talking about packing their bags if they lose.... Kaka gives Brazil record straight win BERLIN, June 14: World champions Brazil became the first team in World Cup history to win eight successive matches in the finals when they opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Croatia at the Olympiastadion on Tuesday.... Brazilian media ridicule overweight Ronaldo BERLIN, June 14: Brazil striker Ronaldo was given dismal reviews by the Brazilian media on Wednesday after his lumbering display in the 1-0 win over Croatia.... High-flying Ecuador aiming for new heights HAMBURG, June 14: Ecuador aim to continue rewriting the script in Group A when they face Costa Rica in their second World Cup game on Thursday and kill off once and for all claims they can only play at high altitude.... Togo battling on two fronts FRANKFURT, June 14: A day after their defeat against South Korea, Togo were left to find not just a strategy to beat Switzerland but also a permanent solution to their long-running coaching farce.... Over 150 held before German 2nd round tie DORTMUND, June 14: Police detained around 170 German and Polish soccer fans following clashes ahead of their World Cup Group A match on Wednesday in the worst outbreak of trouble at the tournament so far.... Korean badly hurt after fall SYDNEY, June 14: A South Korean man was critically ill in an Australian hospital on Wednesday after falling off a road sign while celebrating his team''s World Cup win, police said as they warned fans against “foolhardy behaviour”.... Saudi striker rues draw MUNICH, June 14: Saudi Arabia''s record-breaking striker Sami Al Jaber struck what he thought was the winner before an injury-time Tunisian 2-2 equaliser on Wednesday but he insisted his team''s World Cup hopes were still on track.... Can South Africans match German efficiency in 2010? SOWETO (South Africa), June 14: Horns blare, fans sing and grind their hips and the aroma of grilled chicken feet wafts through the stadium. Soccer matches in South Africa are never dull.But... Czechs to face Ghana without Baros, Koller WESTERBURG, June 14: Czech Republic striker Milan Baros will miss Saturday''s Group E game against Ghana and there are fears he may not play at the World Cup, doctors said on Wednesday.... Seven hurt as fans clash in Bosnia SARAJEVO, June 14: One person was shot and six policemen were hurt when Bosnian Croat soccer fans clashed with Muslims and police in the southern city of Mostar late on Tuesday after a World Cup game, police said.... Cricket: Lara stands firm on final day GROS ISLET (St Lucia), June 14: Captain Brian Lara led from the front on Wednesday as West Indies fought to save the second Test against India.... Prisoners allowed to see night matches KARACHI, June 14: Authorities in one of Pakistan''s biggest jails are letting football-mad inmates, including hundreds of foreigners, stay up late to watch World Cup soccer matches.... ‘Pitch invaders will be punished’ BERLIN, June 14: Ruling body FIFA is discussing how it can stop people running on the pitch during World Cup matches and will ensure violators are punished.... Rana Naved in doubt for England tour LAHORE, June 14: Pakistan face another setback Rana Navedul Hasan arrived home with a groin injury, which could rule him out of forthcoming England tour.... Monks get green light to watch Cup ties BANGKOK, June 14: Thailand''s Buddhist monks must swear off many earthly pleasures, but the government has given them the green light to enjoy World Cup football, a religious affairs official said on Wednesday.... Disgruntled fans jam JFA switchboard BONN, June 14: Disgruntled fans jammed the Japan Football Association (JFA) telephone switchboard after they lost their World Cup opener, Japanese media reported on Wednesday.... Mirza enjoys success on grass of Birmingham BIRMINGHAM (England), June 14: Sania Mirza relived the best day of her career so far when she overcame Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the second round of the Birmingham Classic on Tuesday.... Mickelson eyes third major crown on trot: US Open golf starts today MAMARONECK (New York), June 14: Phil Mickelson can stretch his run of major successes to a remarkable three in a row at the US Open this week, if he can tame the imposing Winged Foot West, not to mention Tiger Woods.... ICC issues new directives on TV referrals MUMBAI, June 14: The International Cricket Council has issued new directions to umpires about consulting the third TV official over catches and run outs where there is doubt over a fielder infringing the boundary line.... Shalimar Open tennis from 25th ISLAMABAD, June 14: The Shalimar Club Open Tennis Championship is due to begin from June 25, organisers said on Wednesday.... 36 ties decided LAHORE, June 14: Thirty-six more matches were decided on the second day of Hot Weather table tennis tournament at Chroma T.T. Complex, Thokar Niaz Baig on Wednesday.... Sindh Cup KARACHI, June 14: The 32 seeded cueists who got first round bye makes their appearance in the second round of the first phase of Sindh Snooker Cup at the Aly’s parlour on Thursday.... Hamid-Zia winbridge crown KARACHI, June 14: The pair of Hamid Mohiuddin and Ziaullah Baig contesting from East-West Direction clinched the 18-team Midweek Pairs Bridge Championship with an impressive score of 64.88... Varsity football KARACHI, June 14: Ziauddin Medical University will take on the Aga Khan University in the opening match of Inter-University Football Championship at the latter’s ground on Thursday, organisers announced on Wednesday.—APP...

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