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April 28, 2008 Monday Rabi-us-Sani 21, 1429 Tribunal to formally start proceedings from today: Shoaib Akhtar hearing LAHORE, April 27: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Appellate Tribunal (AT) proceedings to review fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s appeal against the five-year ban imposed on him for breaching the Code of Conduct... Indian administrators feel let down by Harbhajan MUMBAI, April 27: India’s cricket board felt “let down” by Harbhajan Singh after a slapping incident involving compatriot Shanthakumaran Sreesanth.... IPL becomes huge hit with gamblers MUMBAI, April 27: The lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) is only into its second week but has already become a big hit with gamblers, leaving betting on other major events far behind.... Nadal tames Federer to create history at Monte Carlo MONTE CARLO (Monaco), April 27: Rafael Nadal won an historic fourth successive Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday as he defeated world No 1 Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 in the latest thrilling instalment of their epic rivalry.... Villa keep UEFA Cup pot boiling with Everton draw LONDON, April 27: Aston Villa twice came from behind to earn a pulsating 2-2 draw at Everton on Sunday and prolong the battle for fifth place and its UEFA Cup slot.... Junior hockey team wraps up SA tour with win KARACHI, April 27: The Pakistan junior hockey team ended their tour to South Africa with an emphatic 5-3 win in the fifth and final Test against the hosts’ under-21 team in Durban on Saturday.... England could lose hosting World T20 LONDON, April 27: England could be stripped of the lucrative World Twenty20 Championship if Zimbabwe Cricket Union chairman Peter Chingoka is denied a visa for the event, International Cricket Council (ICC) president-elect David Morgan warned on Sunday.... Russia, Spain storm into Fed Cup final LONDON, April 27: Holders Russia will play Spain in the Fed Cup final after both teams made light work of their semi-final opponents on Sunday.... Watson stars as Rajasthan Royals win BANGALORE, April 27: Shane Watson re-emphasised his utility to the Rajasthan Royals team as he scored a pugnacious 61 not out and was instrumental in the Jaipur team beating Bangalore Royal Challengers by seven wickets on Saturday.... Players banned from hitting sixes LONDON, April 27: An English cricket club has banned its players from hitting sixes to avoid complaints from the neighbours, The Sunday Telegraph reported.... Mumbai Indians regret incident MUMBAI, April 27: The Mumbai Indians on Sunday regretted the controversy surrounding their suspended stand-in captain Harbhajan Singh and said they are optimistic that the row would be resolved amicably after Monday’s hearing in the case.... High hopes for Chinese medal avalanche in Beijing BEIJING, April 27: China can emerge from the Beijing Olympics as the dominant world sporting power, although it is unlikely to make waves in blue riband events such as athletics and swimming.... Raikkonen extends F1 lead with Spanish win BARCELONA, April 27: Ferrari’s world champion Kimi Raikkonen stretched his Formula One lead to nine points with a dominant win from pole position in the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.... Torch faces protests in South Korea SEOUL, April 27: Protests and scuffles greeted the Olympic flame as it began a two-day journey on the divided Korean peninsula on Sunday along a route guarded by thousands of riot policemen wielding shields and truncheons.... Family celebrates grand success of Claim To Fame KARACHI, April 27: The combination of father-son-grandson ruled with a three-in-a-row, as public fancy three-year-old bay filly Claim To Fame justified her claim by landing The HFK Group Of Company Cup... Unruly scenes mar KRC meet KARACHI, April 27: Ugly scenes were witnessed when the fourth race of the day’s programme at the Karachi Race Club was cancelled after it was run and cleared by the administration.... Tuba First emerges best performer at LRC LAHORE, April 27: Three-year-old bay filly Tuba First underlined her sprinting prowess when she blazed her way to win the feature event run over the 1,200 metres distance, marking the end... US women qualify for Olympic hockey LONDON, April 27: The United States beat Belgium 3-1 in the final of an Olympic women’s hockey qualifier on Sunday to book their place at the Beijing Games.... Wajid, Sara lift singles titles: National Badminton Championships ISLAMABAD, April 27: Wapda’s Wajid Ali clinched the men’s singles title 2-0 when he defeated the top-ranked national player Umer Zeeshan in the final of 51st National Badminton Championship being played here at the Rodham Hall on Sunday.... Wapda claim women’s karate title LAHORE, April 27: Wapda with 120 points won the 4th National women’s karate championship at the Wapda Sports Complex here on Sunday.... Beckham tastes first derby win CARSON (California), April 27: David Beckham was delighted to taste derby victory for the first time since moving to Major League Soccer after his Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA 5-2 on Saturday.... Tariq claims golf crown RAWALPINDI, April 27: Tariq Mehmood of Navy won the President of Pakistan golf championship at the Rawalpindi Golf Club on Sunday.... Clarke heals scars with Asian Open triumph SHANGHAI, April 27: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland banished a few demons on the 18th hole here on Sunday, sinking a 30-foot birdie putt to beat Dutchman Robert-Jan Derksen by a stroke and clinch the Asian Open.... U-19 trials today LAHORE, April 27: Trials to select boys for Lahore region under-19 cricket academy will be held at the LCCA Ground on Monday at 8.30am.... Australia win PERTH, April 27: Reigning Olympic champions Australia defeated South Korea 4-3 on Sunday to claim the first of two four-nation field hockey tournaments scheduled ahead of the Beijing Games.... Amir stuns Lodhi to gain slim lead KARACHI, April 27: In what may be best described as a prelude to the final result, Amir Karim stunned International Master Mehmood Ahmed Lodhi in round six of the 26th National...

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