Sports News for June 16, 2008

Defending champs Sri Lanka expect Asia cup to be challenging
Defending champions Sri Lanka expect forthcoming Asia cup to be challenging as skipper Mahela Jayawerdene said that the journey in Pakistan would be exciting. ANI

Wayne Rooney vowed to change his nationality to Welsh!
Rock singer Kelly Jones made Wayne Rooney promise that the footballer would change his nationality to Welsh before singing at his wedding reception. ANI

Wayne and Coleen head for honeymoon, dismiss unholy wedding row
English footballer Wayne Rooney and his newly wed wife Coleen are heading off to a secret location for their honeymoon despite claims by the priest that their wedding had been conducted on ground not authorised for religious services. ANI

Now, buggies with sat-nav for golfers lacking direction
A golf club in the Forest of Arden, near Solihull, UK, has introduced golf buggies with satellite navigation systems programmed with the clubs map, to tell players how far they have hit a drive, and what distance remains to the hole. ANI

Ferguson will quit ManU if Ronaldo is sold without consent
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confided to close friends that he would walk out of the club if Cristiano Ronaldo is sold without his consent. ANI

Knight Riders refuse to give up hope despite ban on Shoaib
Following PCBs decision to reduce Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtars five-year ban to 18 months, the speedsters IPL club Knight Riders has expressed hopes that things might change till next year and he might be allowed to play once again in the League like in April-May when he was allowed to play during the first edition of the IPL. ANI