Sports News for July 14, 2008

Pakistans Mohammad Asif fails IPL dope test
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced that Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif tested positive for a banned substance during random testing at the Indian Premier League. ANI

England cricket board unhappy with India tour itinerary
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) representatives have reportedly expressed disappointment over Mumbais Brabourne Stadium being used to host their first Test match against India in November and December. ANI

In ManU fans eyes, Ronaldo has gone from hero to zero
In the eyes of Manchester United supporters, Portuguese striker Ronaldo has gone from hero to zero. ANI

Ian Thorpe is keeping his ladyloves identity under wraps!
Former Olympian swimmer Ian Thorpe is ready to admit that hes fallen in love. However, hes not ready to tell the world who the woman of his dreams is. ANI

In ManU fans eyes, Ronaldo has gone from hero to zero
In the eyes of Manchester United supporters, Portuguese striker Ronaldo has gone from hero to zero. ANI

Dishevelled Lampard drops food all over himself!
It seems that soccer ace Frank Lampard needs to be taught again how to eat with a knife and fork. ANI

Non-payment of Rs 70 lakh fine may lead to Shoaibs ouster from Pak team
PCB is expected to decide today whether fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar would be included in the list of 30 probables for the ICC Champions Trophy, as he has so far failed to deposit the Rs 70 lakh fine, imposed by the PCB Appellate Tribunal while reducing the five-year ban slapped on him by the PCB disciplinary committee to 18 months. ANI

Panasonic making 700-pound hybrid electric bike, to go on market on Aug.20
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is making a 700-pound hybrid electric bicycle which will store power from freewheeling downhill in order to recharge a battery to help push the bike up again. ANI

China determined to tame Tibet with help of Maoist-era policies
Internal Communist party documents have revealed that China is planning a programme of harsh political repression in Tibet despite a public show of moderation to win over world opinion before next months Olympic Games. ANI

PCB not to permit players to play in IPL if it clashes with Oz series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it wont allow its players to participate in the next years edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) if it clashed with the rescheduled home series against Australia which was postponed early this year after the Aussies refused to play in the country citing security reasons. ANI

Oz yet to decide on players who refuse to tour Pak for Champs Trophy
Cricket Australia (CA) has said that it was currently focussed on understanding the security issues ahead of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, and concerns about whether the tournament will go ahead. And, thereafter, it would consider the position of players who refuse to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. ANI

Bhogle voted as best commentator and Ravi Shastri the second favourite
Cricket host and commentator Harsha Bhogle has been voted as the best commentator in a poll among the users of cricinfo.com during May-June. ANI

Brazils Pele says Ronaldo must honour his ManU contract
Former Brazilian football great Pele has said that Portuguese striker Ronaldo should and must honour his contract with Manchester United, and not think of shifting to the Spanish club, Real Madrid, no matter how high the price. ANI

UK Premier League transfer fee fever may cross 500 m pound mark
An incredible 150 million pounds has already been forked out in the form of Premier League transfer fees, and sources within the British football fraternity, expect last years record 500 million pound spending barrier to fall by the wayside. ANI

Former Oz swimmer Thorpes new lover is not an Australian
Former Australian swimming champion Ian Thorpe has revealed that he is in love, but has refused to divulge the identity of his partner. ANI