BERLIN: That Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi are now a couple was proved by pictures of the two kissing in public, including one on the popular daily Bild's front page. ``They smile, shine, and kiss each other -- and not just on the cheek,'' the mass-circulation German daily gushed yesterday. Bild ran pictures of the two locked in a kiss, while a second shows them sitting side-by-side with broad smiles. Now they are showing the whole world: yes, we are together!'' Bild added.

Geena makes mark on archery foes

SYDNEY: Gold-medal archery favourites took a backseat to a striking redhead, Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis, who is here to participate as a wildcard entry in this week's Sydney International Golden Arrow competition -- an Olympic dress rehearsal -- which started on Tuesday. Davis faced a daunting task in her women's 1st round knockout match against World Championship silver medalist Alison Williamson (Britain). She lost 160-120in the 18-arrow alternate shot contest held in windy conditions.

Power-less Canada bow out

CAIRO: Canada could not sustain their challenge for the World Team Championship without their injured No 1 and former World champion, Jonathon Power. Moving up the playing order to take his place, Graham Ryding made a supreme effort in Canada's quarter-final against Wales, but lost after leading Alex Gough 2-0 and Canada's cause was lost. In the semifinals yesterday, Wales, promoted from division two, play England, who trounced France 3-0, while Australia meet Egypt.

Owens award for Nelson Mandela

JOHANNESBURG: South African former President Nelson Mandela received an international award here today for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation through sport. The Jesse Owens Global Award honours individuals ``who had made a significant and lasting contribution of enduring quality to society from a background of sports,'' according to the citation. Mandela, 81, received the award -- a largegold and silver globe depicting athletes from ancient Greek sculptures from members of the International Amateur Athletic Association (IAAA) at his Johannesburg home, at a ceremony attended by US ambassador James Joseph.

Previous recipients include International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch, Time Warner boss Ted Turner, and UN secretary general Kofi Annan.