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Churchill held by East Bengal
Churchill Brothers' efforts to regain the second spot in the I-League got a jolt as East Bengal came from behind to hold them to a 2-2 draw in Margao. Churchill, who led 1-0 at halftime, scored through Odafe Okolie (37th) and Felix Chimaokwu (56th), while East Bengal fought back in the second half and scored through Mehtab Hossain (58th) and Sanju Pradhan (68th). The hosts remain in third place with 39 points, one behind Pune FC.
Chowrasia ends tied 34th
SSP Chowrasia shot an even par last round to end the BMW PGA Golf Championship at the Wentworth Club in England tied 34th. Despite an eagle and a birdie over the first four holes, Chowrasia's three bogeys ensured that he only managed a 71 and take his aggregate score to three-over 287. Earlier, He had shot a five-over 76 on the third day to slip down.
HI elections soon, says Batra
The Delhi High Court's verdict to set aside the government and IOA's order to derecognise IHF is not a revival of the KPS Gill-led body and Hockey India will hold elections in June or early July, HI secretary general Narendra Batra said. "Hockey India now has 30 state/UT and four institutional/boards as members. These members consist of both men and women units in their respective states. All this is being done to have free, fair and transparent elections in June or early July, he said.
Bolt wins 200 in 19.76 sec
Jamaica's Usain Bolt snatched victory in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai on Sunday with a time of 19.76 seconds, his second win in as many races this season. He was never tested, finishing out in relaxed style ahead of Americans Angelo Taylor, who finished in 20.34 seconds, and Ryan Bailey with a time of 20.43 seconds. "It was a good run. The feeling was good but it was not easy," Bolt said. "I am not in the best of shape, but I enjoyed it."
Bayern extend Ribery contract
Bayern Munich announced Sunday that it had signed winger Franck Ribery to a new five-year contract. The German club said in a statement posted on their website that the extension will keep the France international at the club until 2015. The contract was signed on Saturday ahead of the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Madrid. Ribery missed the final because of suspension.
Lorenzo beats Rossi
Spain's Jorge Lorenzo won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday to extend his world championship lead over Yamaha team mate Valentino Rossi to nine points. Lorenzo finished 5.67 seconds ahead of Italy's world champion Rossi, who had started on pole position, with Italian Andrea Dovizioso grabbing third place for Honda on the last lap. It was Lorenzo's second win in a row and completed a Yamaha hat-trick with Rossi winning the season-opener in Qatar in April.
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