Yet another racial assault

There was yet another racial assault on one of the players. This time, its not between Bhajji and Symonds but in an entirely different game. F! sensation Lewis Hamilton was subjected to racist taunts by the small section of crowd that was present during the training session held at the Catalunya circuit. F1 governing board said that they would take strict steps on this issue and if proved, would ban this circuit from the list of races every year. This could prove as a setback to the other Spanish fans.

Styris retires from Test cricket

Scott Styris, the stylish middle order batsman from New Zealand has announced his retirement from Test cricket to concentrate more on ODI's and T20 formats. This comes as a real blow to the team after Astle, Vincent and now Fleming who have announced retirement from this format of the game. Though not a versatile batsman, he can produce some match winning knocks in the middle order. He averages 36 from his 29 test appearances. Without Shane Bond, NZ have become a very depleted side and with England tour on the cards, its very difficult to see how they perform well.

Djokovic wins Australian Open

Serb Novak Djokovic atlast realized his dream fo winning a Grand Slam by defeating the unseeded Jo William Tsonga in the final in a thriller. He won the match 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 with fight coming from the opponent only in the final set. It was a thorough professional display by the Serb who had earlier defeated No:1 Roger Federer in the semi-final. Djokovic jumped in joy after winning the Grand Slam. Tsonga said that he was not at all disappointed with his effor and said that this match would inspire him a lot in the future.

Sharapova wins Australian Open

Russian Maria Sharapova won her third Grand slam title after she defeated Ana Ivanovic in the final of Australian Open 2008 7-5 6-3. The match was almost an one-sided affair with Sharapova dominating right from the start. After defeating Henin in the semi finals, many thought that Sharapova would easily cruise in the finals and the same happened. She played some good volleys and back hands, her potent weapon with ease to demolish her opponent. She also fired very few errors. Lets wish her all the best in her future tournaments.

Knighthood to Sachin??????????

Cricketing greats from the Commonwealth nations such as Sachin Tendulkar should be considered for traditional British honours like the knighthood, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.

Noting that cricket is one of the great things that binds the Commonwealth together, he said there was a time when top cricketers from the countries in the grouping would be recognised by the British people through its honoured system.

"But I believe it was a good tradition to celebrate the achievements of the great Commonwealth cricketers -- it shows we are good sports and I would like to see some of the great players of the modern era -- like Sachin Tendulkar -- proposed for honorary awards -- so the British nation can salute their achievements in one of our national sports," Brown said.

Brown also congratulated India on what he described as its "famous victory" over Australia "so away from home" in the Perth Test match.