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July 01, 2007 Sunday Jamadi-us-Sani 15, 1428 Sharapova, Mauresmo reach last 16 LONDON, June 30: Maria Sharapova squeezed in a victory between downpours at Wimbledon on Saturday, beating Ai Sugiyama of Japan 6-3, 6-3 to book her place in the fourth round.... Pakistan overcome India to take 2-1 lead PESHAWAR, June 30: In an inspiring comeback Pakistan outgunned India 3-1 in the third Test match to take a 2-1 lead in the inaugural bilateral series at the Qayyum Sports Complex on Saturday.... POA lashes out at Qamar Mansoor LAHORE, June 30: Sindh Sports Minister Qamar Mansoor faced tough time in the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) general council meeting, held here on Saturday, as many members criticised the poor arrangements... South Africa set to field full-strength side BELFAST, June 30: South Africa captain Jacques Kallis is confident of having his strongest side out for Sunday''s One-day International series climax against India here at Stormont.... Mind your language please, Hawkeye is watching! LONDON, June 30: Hawkeye is watching at Wimbledon so there''s no need to swear. The introduction of hi-tech cameras to judge disputed line calls on Wimbledon''s show courts has helped to... Shah inspires England to level Twenty20 series LONDON, June 30: Owais Shah blazed 55 from 35 balls as England beat West Indies in the second Twenty20 International at The Oval on Friday to level the two-match series 1-1 (also partially reported in Saturday’s edition).... Rain threatens to ruin Pakistan tour GLASGOW, June 30: Rain is threatening to ruin Pakistan cricket team’s short tour of Scotland. Pakistan play the home team at Edinburgh, Scotland’s second major city situated about 60 miles north... Security intensified after discovery of bombs LONDON, June 30: Wimbledon intensified security on Saturday with extra police ringing the tournament grounds and vehicle checks stepped up after the discovery of two car bombs in central London.... Ramdin censured for dissent LONDON, June 30: Denesh Ramdin, the West Indies’ wicket-keeper, has been officially reprimanded for breaching the ICC''s Code of Conduct during the second Twenty20 International against England at The Oval on Friday.... West Indies face England in first ODI today LONDON, June 30: After the mayhem of two Twenty20 matches, the 50-over format is going to feel sedate for England and West Indies when they open the three-match One-day International series at Lord''s on Sunday.... Copa America overshadowed by problems PUERTO LA CRUZ (Venezuela), June 30: The Copa America took a breather on Friday after an opening three days which produced shock results, attacking football and the impressive tally of 24 goals in 6 games.... Record-setting Tendulkar bats away criticism BELFAST, June 30: Sachin Tendulkar, after becoming the first batsman to score 15,000 One-day International runs, could be forgiven for wanting to scream ‘Who says I''m finished?’ just as an angry... Punjab government delays shifting of PSB offices LAHORE, June 30: A delay in approval by the Punjab government is not allowing the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to shift its offices.... Aussie cricket legend Waugh to address Socceroos SYDNEY, June 30: Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh will address the Socceroos before their final Asian Cup warm-up game in Singapore on Saturday.... Locker room thieves target tennis stars LONDON, June 30: Locker rooms thieves are targeting the world''s top tennis players and Wimbledon is the latest victim. Players and coaches on the international circuit have suffered at least 15... Roddick makes heavy weather of cards with Connors LONDON, June 30: As the rain threatened to wash away most of Saturday''s play at Wimbledon, Andy Roddick had more reason than most to pray for better weather.... Double-amputee to take on world champion DURBAN, June 30: Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius is set to take on world and Olympic 400 metres champion Jeremy Wariner at an IAAF meeting in Sheffield, England, on July 15.... India ‘A’ to tour Zimbabwe HARARE, June 30: India will send an ‘A’ team to tour Zimbabwe next month, replacing the West Indies who cancelled their trip on safety grounds earlier this week.... Massa puts Ferrari on pole at French GP MAGNY-COURS (France), June 30: Brazilian Felipe Massa put Ferrari on pole position for the French Grand Prix on Saturday, with McLaren''s championship leader Lewis Hamilton right alongside.... Noor looks set to sparkle at Lahore Racecourse today LAHORE, June 30: Four-year-old filly Noor seems set to win the feature event of the day/night Lahore Summer Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday. Noor had been beaten by gelding Zanjeer... Karachi races cancelled for second week running KARACHI, June 30: Heavy rains that reoccurred on Saturday once again compelled the Karachi Race Club (KRC) hierarchy to cancel the Gymkhana race meeting scheduled for Sunday.... Pacquiao, Barrera set for Oct rematch BANGKOK, June 30: A long-awaited rematch between super featherweights Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera will take place in October after rival promoters agreed to end a bitter feud.... Bowlers on top in Hyderabad region final KARACHI, June 30: Bowlers held sway over batsmen as 14 wickets fell on the opening day of the two-day Hyderabad region final of the PCB Inter-district Under-19 Cricket Championship at the Sindh University Ground in Jamshoro on Saturday.... Gay targets Powell’s 100m record RALEIGH (North Carolina), June 30: New American sprint king Tyson Gay said on Friday he hoped to lower Jamaican Asafa Powell''s 100 metres world record at next month''s Sheffield grand prix meeting....

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