Sports News for July 24, 2008

Pakistan to host Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Dr Nasim Ashraf today said that Pakistan would host the Champions Trophy as planned and the International Cricket Council would appoint a commission to ensure security, putting an end to all speculation over the Champions Trophy venue. ANI

Ronaldos new gal reveals her deepest desires!
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is in for the treat of his life, as Italian model Letizia Filippi reveals her plans and desires. ANI

Ronaldos ex Gallardo cosies up to new man
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldos ex girlfriend Nereida Gallardo was spotted having a ball on the beach in Majorca with a new man. ANI

Team, not individual responsible for loss against Proteas: Flintoff
England all-rounder Andrew `Freddie Flintoff has said that the defeat against the South Africans in the second Test at Leeds should not be placed on one person, but rather on the whole team. ANI

ICC chief Haroon Lorgat to meet the media in Colombo
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat will hold a press conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at 7.30 p.m. (Colombo time). ANI

Cheshire council gives Flintoff permission to build four million pound mansion
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been given permission by authorities in Cheshire to build a four million pound mansion that will include two underground pools. ANI

Team England takes collective responsibility for Leeds Test defeat
Team England have decided to take collective responsibility for their defeat in the second Test against South Africa at Headingley, effectively burying controversy over the selection of Northampton fast bowler Darren Pattinson ANI

Asif trying to hire British sports medicine expert to defend him in dope case
After failing to hire well known British lawyer and anti-doping legal expert, Mark Gay who has represented high profile athletes in doping offences, Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who is also facing a doping charge, is said to be now making attempts to hire the services of renowned sports medicine expert from England, Dr Graham Durgan to plead his case against dope charges. ANI

Hoggard, Harmison still in team mix, says England coach Moores
England cricket coach Peter Moores has refused to rule out a Test return for bowling pair Matthew Hoggard and Steve Harmison despite their latest selection setback. ANI

Aging Chelsea is too old to win, says Manchester Uniteds Fergie
Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson h has reiterated that the aging superstars of the Chelsea football club are too old to win the Premiership next season.I dont see outstanding progress coming from a team in their 30s, The Sun quoted the 66-year-old Scottish firebrand, as saying. ANI

Cristiano Ronaldo turning into George Michael clone!
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could easily pass for ex Wham! member George Michael, as revealed by a fan. ANI

Ex-England goalie Shilton says Beckham should quit before 2010 World Cup
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has said that David Beckham should quit before he is told to go. ANI

Melbournes Telstra Dome offers to host day-night Tests
Authorities at Melbournes Telstra Dome have reportedly offered to host night Test matches to woo international cricket away from the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground. ANI

China creates three protest spots for Games
Authorities in Beijing have earmarked three areas for public protests during next months Olympic Games. ANI