India's best surrendered without a blow
In a battle, they say, if you go down, it must be with all guns blazing. A Test match is not war, but the theory still applies: don't surrender meekly.



France swings to Brazilian 'tricksters
The French soccer league was swinging to Brazilian samba-beat last evening as both St Etienne's Alex and Paris Saint Germain's Christian earned hat-tricks.



Coach Nambiar to target relay gold at Pusan Asiad
Om Nambiar has learnt a lesson the hard way. The former coach of PT Usha, often criticised by his detractors for making tall, unrealistic claims, has given up hopes of finding a successor for India'a greatest-ever sprint queen.



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France swings to Brazilian 'tricksters
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