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July 24, 2006 Monday Jumadi-ul-Sani 27, 1427 Witthaus late strike helps Germans draw: Two goals by Sohail in vain TERRASSA, July 23: A late goal let Germany off the hook to draw 3-3 with Pakistan in the Champions Trophy hocket tournament on Sunday after the combative Asians surged back from a 2-0 deficit.... Strauss retains captaincy for rest of series LONDON, July 23: Andrew Strauss will remain captain for the remainder of England''s Test series against Pakistan as Andrew Flintoff prepares to undergo ankle surgery this week.... Woods remains in front as Garcia shoots 65 HOYLAKE (England), July 23: A grinding Tiger Woods shrugged off a cold putter to retain his one-stroke lead and repel the challenges of Sergio Garcia, Chris DiMarco and Ernie Els in the British Open third round on Saturday.... ‘Working with Pakistan has been wonderful’ LONDON, July 23: Under guidance of coach Bob Woolmer Pakistan have become second-best cricket Test side in the world.... England set-up questioned after latest setback LONDON, July 23: Former England captain Michael Atherton fears history is in danger of repeating itself after Andrew Flintoff was ruled out for 12 weeks on Saturday with a recurring ankle problem.... Second phase of trials today KARACHI, July 23: The second phase of trials to select KCCA zonal teams for the PCB Inter-district senior cricket tournament will be held on Monday at Customs Cricket Academy ground.... Nel rips through Sri Lanka ‘A’ in tour opener COLOMBO, July 23: South African paceman Andre Nel bagged four wickets to help bowl out a Sri Lankan second string side for 162 in a three-day practice game on Sunday.... Indians face tough task in tri-series NEW DELHI, July 23: India have a tough task in the One-day International cricket tri-series in Sri Lanka if past records are taken into account.... ‘I am little bitter but conscience is clear’ ROME, July 23: Marco Materazzi, suspended for provoking Zinedine Zidane''s headbutt in the World Cup final, has said he is a little bitter but has a clear conscience in his first comments''s since FIFA''s ban.... Nail-biting victory for Punjab Whites KARACHI, July 23: Pre tournament favourites Wapda opened their title defence campaign when they notched up 30-13 points victory over Sindh Blues in the opening match of the National Women Basketball Championship at the NSTCC on Sunday.... ‘Renovations on stadium proceeding smoothly’ BRIDGETOWN, July 23: Major renovations to Kensington Oval were proceeding smoothly and the venue will be ready to host World Cup matches when the sports biggest event kicks off next year, the prime minister said on Saturday.... Match-rigging allegations ISTANBUL, July 23: The Turkish Football Federation on Sunday announced an investigation into allegations lagging first division club Denizlispor rigged a match to avoid relegation.... Sea Wave land feature event in smart time KARACHI, July 23: Five-year-old bay horse Sea Wave came from behind to register a facile eight lengths victory over filly Butter Fly and claim feature event in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.... Zvonareva puts an end to Williams’ comeback CINCINNATI, July 23: Serena Williams''s impressive return from injury ended when she lost 6-2, 6-3 to Russian Vera Zvonareva in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals on Saturday.... Baldomir knocks out Gatti to retain title ATLANTIC CITY, July 23: Argentina''s Carlos Manuel Baldomir stopped Arturo Gatti in the ninth round here Saturday to retain his World Boxing Council welterweight title.... World Team Squash: Pakistan make winning start KARACHI, July 23: Defending champions Pakistan got off to a confident start in the World Junior Team squash championship with a straight games victory over South Africa at Palmerston North in New Zealand on Sunday.... Easy sailing for seeded players KARACHI, July 23: Top seeds eased into the men’s singles next round by chalking up straight victories over their respective opponents on the opening day of Arif Habib Tennis Championship at the Karachi Club on Sunday.... Thieves steal Rooney’s jersey LIVERPOOL, July 23: Police were searching on Sunday for thieves who broke into the house of the parents of England star Wayne Rooney and stole soccer items including a 2006 World Cup shirt.... Irish winger joins Newcastle LONDON, July 23: Ireland winger Damien Duff is moving from English champions Chelsea to Newcastle United.... Manzoor shines for SCB KARACHI, July 23: Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) went down by five wickets to Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in the 5th AKU Sports and Rehabilitation centre cricket tournament on Saturday.... Police detonate package for golf legend Nelson ROANOKE, July 23: A package sent to the home of golf legend Byron Nelson was detonated by a bomb squad after his wife and police believed the parcel looked suspicious.... Punjab women football trials LAHORE, July 23: Trials to select Punjab women team to take part in next month''s National football championship will be held at the Punjab Stadium on Tuesday at 4pm.... AFC appoints Sarhan LAHORE, July 23: The Asian Football Confederation has appointed Toufik Sarhan of Syria as match commissioner for Pakistan-Oman clash in the 14th Asian Cup qualifier to be held at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad on Aug 16.... Races postponed LAHORE, July 23: The day and night Lahore Summer Meeting races were postponed on Sunday due to heavy rains. The races will now be held on Tuesday....

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