Sports News for July 4, 2008

Basketball Without Borders to train Asian basketball players in Delhi
The National Basketball Academy (NBA) players and coaches will train Asian youths in New Delhi as part of the Basketball Without Borders programme held for the first time in India. ANI

Net free and wireless during Olympic Games
The Beijing Olympic Games will have a wireless network program in place, enabling residents and visitors to access the Internet. ANI

`Im not a party animal, says F-1 racing ace Hamilton
Formula One ace racer Lewis Hamilton has said that he is fed up with people saying hes lost his focus, and refuted suggestions that he enjoys being a party animal. ANI

Lahore high court lifts ban on Shoaib Akhtar
The Lahore High Court today lifted an 18-month ban on Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for indiscipline. ANI

China bans scantily attired bar maids before Olympics
China has decided to ban the entry of scantily attired bar maids at this years Olympics in Beijing. ANI

Rafael Nadals coach backs Andy Murray for top five slot
World Number Two and Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadals coach and uncle, Toni Nadal, believes that Britains Andy Murray has the potential to be among the worlds top five players in the next few weeks. ANI

Unmanned drones to ensure security during Beijing Olympics
Chinas security forces would use unmanned drones to patrol the skies over the Olympics venue Qingdao City, to watch for suspicious activities and transmit photos and videos back to command stations. ANI

Williams sisters pre-decide who between them will play tennis finals: Dementieva
Russian tennis player Elena Dementieva is convinced that the Williams family have agreements over who would win when Serena and Venus play each other. ANI

Jane McGrath preferred death to mastectomy
Aussie cricketer Glenn McGraths wife Jane was so distraught at the prospect of losing her left breast after being diagnosed with cancer in 1997, that she initially preferred death to mastectomy, according to the sportsmans new biography. ANI

Ronaldo will continue with Man U, claims his sister
Portuguese football hero Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly revealed to his family and friends that he had no plans to join Real Madrid, which is ready to break the bank to sign him, and would continue in Manchester United. ANI