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VOL.31 :: NO.29 :: Jul. 19, 2008
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The era of Kevin PietersenSo long as his powers continue, Kevin Pietersen is, on his day, a force of nature, unstoppable, prowling the range for fodder like a Bengal tiger on the loose and the biggest batsman match-winner of his day, writes Ted Corbett.
A question of priorities If Mahendra Singh Dhoni is going to be around for a long time he must take care not to burn himself out. Otherwise he will be prematurely lost to the game, writes Peter Roebuck.
Fatigue syndrome Apart from the physical fitness, a fresh and willing mind is equally important for a cricketer to perform at his best.
... And the Games continues to grow The Olympic Games, no doubt, has had its share of controversies. But ever since its revival in Athens in 1896, the quadrennial event has gone from strength to strength. S. R. Suryanarayan on how the Games began. THE LEGENDS He's the real king Very few athletes ‘walk the talk’. In boxing, there was Muhammad Ali, who called himself ‘The Greatest’, and he was! In aquatics, someone who came pretty close to Ali was the dashing Californian Mark Spitz, swimmer ... THE LEGENDS Redefining excellence When Jesse Owens, considered one of the best ever athletes in the world, won a record four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, it became a part of sports folklore. Owens, aged 22 then, shattered Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy by ... THE LEGENDS Bouncing Czech “It’s at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys.” This famous quote from the famous runner Emil Zatopek may well put his greatness in Olympics history in proper perspective. THE LEGENDS First Lady of the Olympics In the autumn of her life, Dawn Lorraine Fraser penned her autobiography, ‘Dawn — One Hell of a Life’. How apt the title was! The Aussie was the original prima donna of Olympic swimming. With a career spanning three Games, she ... THE LEGENDS Packing a punch In the context of today’s world, Teofilo Stevenson, the Cuban Olympic boxing legend, would have been termed ‘crazy’ or a loser. But to the Cubans at large and their former president Fidel Castro, he remains a hero. THE LEGENDS The first perfect 10 At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Nadia Comaneci, all of four feet and 11 inches and weighing 86 pounds, stunned everyone, including the judges to score a perfect 10 on the uneven bars. The petite Romanian vaulted into Olympics folklore for the ... GREAT CONTESTS - 1 The fights that mattered The Olympic Games have witnessed some fascinating duels over the years. Here’s the first of a two-part series on the great clashes as A. Vinod picks his best. Stars who didn’t shine bright A few sportspersons who were world-beaters couldn’t corner glory in the Olympics. Stan Rayan lists some of them. FOCUS 
Tyson Gay has the speed and experienceThe American sprinter has remained surprisingly modest despite the hype and fame, a far cry from boisterous 2000 gold medallist Maurice Greene. He once named himself “just a country boy from Lexington” and only rarely basks in the spotlight. By John Bagratuni. FOCUS 
Laure looks to recover from a nightmareIn Beijing, Laure Manaudou will not be competing in the 200m freestyle, for which she still holds the world record. She will race in the 400m freestyle and the 100m and 200m backstroke, as well as the 4x100m medley relay. If things go well, she will return to France as just an ordinary champion. By Siegfried Mortkowitz.
Euro reflectionsJust as at the last World Cup, we had the spectacle, with all its irony, of teams in the European Championships' latter stages lining up to endorse the campaign to `Kick Out Racism', with the relevant captains mouthing their dedication to an undoubtedly worthy cause, writes Brian Glanville.
Baffling politics Playing the 2010 World Cup in South Africa would almost literally be dicing with death and even Sepp Blatter seems to see that now.
‘I know what I want’ Cristiano Ronaldo defines his stand in an interview to Portuguese television as he pushes for Madrid move. By Daniel Taylor.
Rehan on boardIndia’s No. 1 swimmer has finally made it, qualifying for the 200m butterfly event at the Beijing Olympics in his last attempt at the Telstra Australian Grand Prix in Sydney. Advt Links: • Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich • Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • blog tools
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