Sports News for May 27, 2008

135-year-old cricket club facing ban over too noisy practice sessions!
The only noise one can associate with cricket is that of cohesive yells at a six or a wicket. But a cricket club being banned from putting up nets for practice, due to noise considerations is something indigestible for any cricket enthusiast. ANI

Miandad terms Pakistan version of IPL as detrimental to cricket
Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has termed the Pakistan version of Indian Premier League, as detrimental to cricket in his country. ANI

Bopanna-Aisam face first round draw in French Open Tennis Championships
After winning four Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger titles together last year, top Indo-Pak tennis pair Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has been handed a tough first round draw in the French Open Tennis Championships. ANI

Manchester United to spend 50 million pounds on transfers in 14 days
Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has told the football clubs board that he wants to conclude his 50 million pound summer transfer spending within the next fortnight. ANI

Dannii Minogue in three-way race for F1 star Lewis Hamilton
Dannii Minogue is battling it out with Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and Miss World contestant Vivian Burkhardt in the race to win the love of F1 star Lewis Hamilton. ANI

Akram dubs India as hot favourites for Asia Cup
For ex-Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram, India are the hot favourites in the Asia Cup to be played in Pakistan from June 25 to July 6. ANI

Becks 40 min call on hold makes injured BMX riders day
Footie ace David Beckham was put on hold for 40 minutes when he called a paralysed BMX rider to wish him well. ANI

Gazza in denial about his mental health
Troubled former England football star Paul Gazza Gascoigne is in denial about his mental health problems and is trying to fix other rehab patients problems. ANI

Avram Grant tipped to be Manchester Citys next boss
Israeli football coach Avram Grant, who was unceremoniously sacked by the management of the Chelsea Football Club last week after the teams loss in the final of the European Champions League in Moscow, is leading the race to be the next manager of Manchester City. ANI

Cricket bowls over Toronto city
Cricket has become a booming passion in Canadas Toronto District. ANI