Paes gives Indians in Australia a reason to cheer
India's World No 1 doubles player Leander Paes, who had to qualify for the singles main draw, cleared the first hurdle when he beat Australian wildcard Dejan Petrovic in the 1st round of the Australian Open on Monday.



SA to seek change in rain rules
South Africa, which failed to make the grade after all three of its league matches were washed out by rain, decided to appeal to the International Cricket Council to amend the rain rules.



Bagan check Dempo tempo
Title aspirants Mohun Bagan lived upto expectations by downing a spirited Dempo Sports Club 3-2 on Monday to remain in contention for the title in the fourth edition of the National Football League.



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