The Indian Express -- Sports

Friday, July 4 1997

Boris Becker announces retirement

Boris Becker's quarter-final defeat to Pete Sampras yesterday was his farewell singles appearance at Wimbledon. He confirmed that he will not play any Grand Slam tournaments next year. However, he has not yet made up his mind about this year's US open.

Life ban would not be unfair: Holyfield

Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield said that a lifetime boxing ban for bad-boy biter Mike Tyson would not be an excessive punishment. He further added that he would not rule out a future fight against Tyson.

Waugh slams ton as Aussies recover

Steve Waugh held England at bay with a defiant, unbeaten 102 for Australia on the opening day of the third Test at Old Trafford yesterday. An impressive debut by paceman Dean Headley, who took three wickets, and five catches by wicketkeeper Alec Stewart reduced Australia to 160 for seven after they won the toss.

Atul Wassan seeks justice

Mansher comes back to win first trial

Hingis, Sampras run out easy winners

The bottom line has Wimbledon in a frenzy

Tyson bite was twice normal force: Magazine

Global Sport -- Marie Perec pulls out

Scud makes hit with heavenly Body

Short corner -- Gulf Oil sponsors WIFA football leagues

State Bank trounce Tipu Sultan

Maurice, no longer a Greenehorn

Hussain refutes Sharma's charges