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One in four football fans is now a woman, a survey revealed yesterday. Kidnappers target Nalbandian's parents Tennis star David Nalbandian is the latest sports personality from Argentina to fall victim to potential rackets, with police keeping a close watch on his family in case of an attempted kidnap. Olympic hero dies in car crash Herb Brooks, the legendary US Olympic ice hockey coach who orchestrated the "Miracle on Ice" triumph in 1980 over the Soviet Union, was killed today in a single-car accident. Lauda tips Montoya for title Austrian Formula One great Niki Lauda believes this season's Grand Prix driver's title is destined to go to Juan Pablo Montoya. Kiwi released from hospital New Zealander Anton Julian, who was injured in a pit-lane accident on Sunday, has been released from hospital. Historic NBL TV deal The NBL is assured a significant television presence for at least the next five years after signing the biggest broadcast-rights deal in the competition's 25-year history. Becks is Best says Real coach David Beckham's Real Madrid coach has defended the England captain against claims that he is a one-dimesional footballer. Foul cry over Beckham's boots The clean-cut image of David Beckham could be in for a battering amid claims that his football boots are endangering the survival of the kangaroo. Zola: 'I could have stayed' Gianfranco Zola has revealed he would still be a Chelsea player had the Blues improved their contract offer just 48 hours earlier. The new Zola? Chelsea's move for Parma striker Adrian Mutu is unlikely to be the club's last major signing, but it could prove the key to their hopes of challenging for honours this season. Race on to save our F1 Canadian Grand Prix chief to lobby team bosses, car manufacturers in an attempt to get next year's race at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve back on the Formula One schedule. Montoya 'will dethrone Schumi' Ferrari and Michael Schumacher will lose their Formula One titles to Juan Pablo Montoya and Williams this season, according to Grand Prix legend Niki Lauda. British medal hopes fading fast With the start of the World Championships less than a fortnight away, all is far from rosy in the British camp. Ten to follow at Athens 2004 With a year to go, Duncan Mackay looks at potential 2004 medal prospects. Real Madrid will rule in USA The Spanish champions are planning to cash in on Beckham-mania with a money-spinning tour of the US next summer. Veron: Fergie is two-faced Juan Sebastian Veron has accused Alex Ferguson of being two faced over his departure from Manchester United. United secure £5m signing of Kleberson The Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was last night on the verge of signing the Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson and the Portuguese prodigy Cristiano Ronaldo for a total of £12m. Roman scoops another £500m The Chelsea owner, who already had a £3.4bn fortune, is set to pocket a staggering £500 million windfall. Arsenal ignore red for danger Arsene Wenger is allegedly a passionate preacher of the gospel of discipline - so it takes a giant leap to imagine how bad Arsenal's record would be if their manager went soft on soccer crime. Also: The World of Cricket | |||
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