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Tuesday 2 November 2004 (19 Ramadan 1425)

Pakistan Level Series With Nervous Win

KARACHI, 2 November 2004 — Pakistan leveled the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a fighting last-day victory yesterday, thanks to a 10-wicket haul to leg spinner Danish Kaneria and a timely... Full Story


Chelsea and Italian Trio Poised for Progress: Champions League

LONDON, 2 November 2004 — Chelsea, Juventus and fellow Italians AC and Inter Milan seek to secure their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League with two games to spare this week as all... Full Story


Ittihad to Face Shaab Eb of Yemen: Arab Champions League

JEDDAH, 2 November 2004 — Local favorites Al-Ittihad will face Shaab Eb of Yemen in the first round of the Arab Champions League today. The match will be held at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium here.... Full Story




Bryant-O’Neal Rivalry Focus of New Season

NEW YORK, 2 November 2004 — The headline-grabbing rivalry between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant is likely to dominate the opening weeks of the NBA season that begins today. Despite winning... Full Story


Brazil Face Greece in 2005 Confederations Cup

FRANKFURT, 2 November 2004 — World champions Brazil will face European champions Greece in the group stage of the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup while hosts Germany meet Argentina in the eight-team tournament... Full Story


Rogge Confident of Beijing’s Games Preparations

BEIJING, 2 November 2004 — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said yesterday he had “no concerns whatsoever” about Beijing’s planning of the 2008 Games and was confident... Full Story


QNB Invests in Gulf Cup, Says Mohammad Marzouq

DOHA, 2 November 2004 — Renewing its association with QSi, QNB on Sunday night reaffirmed its commitment to sporting development by investing in the all-new, 17th Arabian Gulf Cup. QNB becomes an event... Full Story


Arab Countries Team Up for Red Bull Giants of Rio Contest

JEDDAH, 2 November 2004 — A team representing the Arab world will fly to Rio de Janeiro on Dec. 5 to participate in the “Red Bull Giants of Rio” team relay event. The competition will witness... Full Story


Pittsburgh Snap Patriots’ Winning Streak

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, 2 November 2004 — The Patriots finally found out what it is like to lose again as the baseball Boston Red Sox seemed to have used up all of New England’s positive karma with... Full Story


Miami and Florida State Tumble in Top 25

WASHINGTON, 2 November 2004 — Miami and Florida State tumbled in the Associated Press poll on Sunday, falling out of the top 10 after being upset on the road. The Hurricanes’ first loss of the... Full Story


French Superkid Monfils Lifts Paris Gloom

PARIS, 2 November 2004 — French superkid Gael Monfils spectacularly lifted the gloom at the 2.45-million-euro Paris Masters yesterday by battling back to defeat former champion Thomas Enqvist 1-6,... Full Story


Fiji’s Singh Wins to Pass $10M in Season Earnings

PALM HARBOR, Florida, 2 November 2004 — Fiji’s Vijay Singh became the first player in PGA Tour history to earn more than $10 million in a single season by winning the Chrysler Championship on Sunday. Singh... Full Story


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