Sports

Paris Saint-Germain unveils Makelele
July 23, 2008
Claude Makelele was officially unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player after leaving Chelsea on a free transfer. PSG have signed Claude Makelele on a one-year deal. Makelele started his career in France, playing for Nantes, and moved onto Marseille before joining Celta Vigo in Spain. The defensive midfielder then headed to Real Madrid, helping the Spanish giants to two Primera Liga and one Champions League title. He then moved to Chelsea, where he played a major part in two successful Premier League campaigns.
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Gasquet prevails over Llodra
July 23, 2008
Frenchman Richard Gasquet began his bid to reach his second Rogers Cup final in three years when he defeated compatriot Michael Llodra 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the ATP Tour's Masters Series event. The 10th seed saw Llodra level the match at one-set-all before breaking Llodra twice in the decider to reach the second round. Gasquet was runner-up to Roger Federer in 2006. Elsewhere, ninth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland beat Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-4, 7-6
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Federer focused on Olympic gold
July 23, 2008
Roger Federer launches his Olympic preparations and his North American hard-court campaign this week at the Toronto Masters. Federer is targeting Beijing gold medal as his top priority for the remainder of the year. The 26 year old feels representing his country at The Games is a matter of great honour The World number one finished 4th at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Federer lost the 2008 French Open & Wimbledon final Rafael Nadal.
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Stoner takes pole in Laguna Seca
July 20, 2008
Casey Stoner took the pole position in the US Grand Prix qualifying session at Laguna Seca. The Australian, who won the US Grand Prix from pole last year, bettered his own lap record before setting a time of one minute, 20.700 seconds. It was a significant 1.5secs faster than the previous best. Valentino Rossi, who is confirmed to be staying with Yamaha for at least two more seasons, came second while American Nicky Hayden will complete the front row.
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Wallabies open with a win
July 20, 2008
Hosts Australia began their 2008 Tri-Nations campaign with a hard fought 16-9 victory over World Champions South Africa in Perth. Tries by Lote Tuqiri and Stirling Mortlock either side of half-time and a late drop goal by Berrick Barnes helped secure the Wallabies a seven-point win. All three teams now have one win under their belt as Australia host New Zealand in Sydney in seven days time while South Africa return home after completing their three away games
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Freire takes stage 14 of Tour de France
July 20, 2008
Spaniard Oscar Freire of team Rabobank won the 14th stage of the Tour de France in a time of 4 hrs 13 mins 8 secs. Colombian Leonardo Duque of team Cofidis finished second while German Erik Zabel came third for Milram in the 194.5-kilometre ride from Nimes to Digne Les Bains. Australian Cadel Evans of team Silence-Lotto retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.
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France prevail over Iran
July 20, 2008
France prevailed over Iran after a penalty shoot-out victory, following a six-all draw in the 2008 FIFA beach soccer World Cup. Goalkeeper Jean-Marie Aubry saved Mehdi Davoudi's spot-kick to ensure a 2-1 triumph. Earlier Iran managed an unlikely comeback from 5-1 down to five-all in normal time. Eric Cantona's side are now level with Senegal and behind quarter-finalists Uruguay whom they face in their final Group A match.
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Chandhok claims first win of the season
July 20, 2008
Karun Chandhok earned his first GP2 series win of the season after claiming victory in the sprint race at Hockenheim. Chandhok took the chequered flag in a time of 38 minutes 27.955 seconds and 0.702 seconds ahead of Andi Zuber. His isport teammate Bruno Senna came third while Kamui Kobayashi who finished tenth brought up the best lap time of 1 min 24.253 seconds. Chandhok started the race on pole but had to battle hard for his season’s first victory.
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Wozniak and Bartoli in title clash
July 20, 2008
Serena Williams saw her bid for the season’s fourth title collapse after she was forced to retire with a knee injury at the Bank of the West Classic. The Wimbledon runner-up trailed 2-6, 1-3 in her semi-final match against Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak. Wozniak next plays Marion Bartoli in the final. Bartoli proved too strong for Japanese veteran Ai Sugiyama, winning the second semi-final 6-3, 6-3.
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Wie disqualified from State Farm Classic
July 20, 2008
Michelle Wie has been disqualified for failing to sign her scorecard despite finishing the third round of the State Farm Classic in second place on Friday. Wie was within one shot of leader Yani Tseng but she left the tent where players sign their scorecards mmediately after bogeying her final hole. Volunteers chased Wie to remind her that she had not signed but Wie had already walked out by then.