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WHO'S HOT
Yuvraj Singh: The stylish India left-hander (pictured) proved his worth in Test cricket in no uncertain terms with a swashbuckling 169 in the first innings of the third Test against Pakistan in Bangalore. He has never been a regular in India’s Test team, but he has proved his mettle with whatever little opportunity he has got in the longer version of the game.
William Gallas: The former Chelsea defender struck for Arsenal to hand the Gunners a crucial 1-0 win against the Blues. The win saw Arsene Wenger’s boys maintain their one-point lead over Manchester United in England’s Premier League. Gallas’ goal helped Arsenal beat Chelsea for the first time in three years.
Annika Sorenstam: The Swede truly saved her best until last at the Dubai Ladies’ Masters. Winning by two shots from Denmark’s Iben Tinning, Sorenstam clinched her first title triumph this year. On the final hole, Tinning’s approach found water, while Sorenstam putted for par to claim a two-stroke win.
WHO'S NOT
Andy Pettitte: The New York Yankees pitcher cut a sorry figure with his admission that he used human growth hormone twice in 2002. With several baseball stars having already been accused of drug abuse in a shocking expose, Pettitte’s revelations will only further sully the sport.
Lionel Messi: The Argentina footballer has been ruled out of Barcelona’s crunch game against Real Madrid with an foot injury he suffered during the 3-0 win over Valencia. Messi, the club’s top scorer with eight goals will miss Sunday’s ‘El Clasico’ clash at Camp Nou.
Michael Vick: Fifteen acres of disgrace. That’s perhaps one way of looking at it. The NFL star’s dogfighting headquarters failed to sell at an auction last week. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback (pictured) is serving a 23-month sentence for his involvement.
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