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WHO'S HOT
Oscar de la Hoya: The 10-time world champion stayed on course for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather jnr. with a 12-round unanimous decision against Steve Forbes in Los Angeles. It also marked the beginning of de la Hoya’s farewell tour. The celebrated superstar is due to retire from the ring at the end of the year.
Anthony Kim: The American became the youngest winner on the PGA Tour in more than six years when he emerged champion by an emphatic five strokes at the Wachovia Championship. Kim recorded a tournament record low score and the largest margin of victory in the event’s history.
Sohail Tanvir: The Pakistan bowler came up with a fiery display to skittle out Chennai Super Kings for a paltry 109 in their Indian Premier League match. It was primarily Tanvir’s haul of 6-14 that helped the unheralded Rajasthan Royals turn the tables on their more accomplished opponents led by Indian ODI skipper M.S. Dhoni.
WHO'S NOT
Eliezer Alfonzo: The San Francisco Giants catcher has been slapped with a 50-match ban for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The team came out with a statement supporting the MLB drug prevention programme, adding to Alfonzo’s woes.
Sven-Goran Eriksson: The former England manager is unlikely to stay at Manchester City next season. He had a rousing start, with City temporarily topping the league table. But the team have since won just seven of their 26 matches, virtually ensuring his exit.
Ronaldo: A public figure like him ought to have shown better discretion even in his private life. The transvestites issue not only hurt him financially, with one sponsor scrapping the deal with the Brazil star, but also took a toll on his love life with girlfriend Bia Anthony walking out on him.
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