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  August 8, 2003 | 22:55 IST


£18m Eto'o is next

Chelsea are poised to land striker Samuel Eto'o in an £18million raid on Real Mallorca.
[thesun.co.uk]



It's goody two boots

David Beckham stayed sober and was first to bed as his Real Madrid teammates enjoyed a booze-filled night in Hong Kong.
[mirror.co.uk]



We've got Becks' book

Now in an explosive world exclusive The Sun and the News Of The World are bringing you Beckham: The Autobiography.
[thesun.co.uk]



I want to see Beckham

The orphan who lost both arms in the Iraq war landed in Britain last night after saying: "I want to see David Beckham."
[thesun.co.uk]



NBA player's sex-crime case is new test for privacy issues

In the opinion of many victims and advocates, to be raped or molested and then written about is to be violated twice.
[wilmingtonstar.com]



McEnroe mulls move to politics

Three-time men's Wimbledon champion John McEnroe, famed for his temper tantrums and rows with umpires, said he is considering becoming a politician in an interview published today.
[foxsports.news.com.au]



Athens tickets go on sale

With one year to go until the start of the Athens Olympics, Australian fans can now apply for tickets for all sports.
[foxsports.news.com.au]



Pressure won't get to new boy Cole

Joe Cole insists it will be a long wait for the doubters who believe he will crack under the pressure of expectation at mega-rich Chelsea.
[soccernet.espn.go.com]



Carry on spending

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has signalled that there is no end in sight for his big spending policy.
[megastar.co.uk]



Confusion over Canadian GP

The organiser of the Canadian Grand Prix has said the race has been dropped from next year's calendar - only for Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to deny it.
[bbc.co.uk]



Is cloning a threat to horse racing?

News that Italian scientists have created the world's first cloned horse has led to fears that the sport of horse racing could be changed forever.
[bbc.co.uk]


Pocket dynamo

Surely, on silent Sunday after-noons, Baichung Bhutia, 26, must be wondering about the way his life has turned out. It is a fantasy come true.
[the-week.com]



Vieri a step too far for Chelsea

Chelsea coach Claudio Ranieri fears that he will miss out on the biggest name on his own wishlist, Italian World Cup striker Christian Vieri.
[itv.com]



Becks and the 'ladies'

Soccer star David Beckham showed off his famed feminine side during an evening out in Hong Kong - by twice wandering into the ladies' toilet at a nightclub.
[news24.com]



Becks, Coke and a blonde

David Beckham was targeted by a sexy blonde as he enjoyed a coke-fuelled night out.
[thesun.co.uk]



Veron sees chance of a life less ordinary

Verón's place in the starting XI is not in doubt because the Argentina international has been purchased for £12.5 million as the centre-point of a dramatically revamped team.
[timesonline.co.uk]



Di Canio's revenge

The sale of Juan Sebastian Veron may see Sir Alex Ferguson rid of his most expensive misfit but pressure is beginning to bear down on Manchester United plc and chief executive Peter Kenyon.
[soccernet.espn.go.com]



McClaren's big-match tactics

I think Sunday's Community Shield revolves around Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy and how each defence copes with the two threats.
[bbc.co.uk]



Court TV asks for coverage of Bryant's next hearing

Court TV has asked a judge to allow a news camera in the courtroom when prosecutors present evidence in the sexual assault case against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
[sportsillustrated.cnn.com]



Bristol City fan in charity bike ride to all of his team's games

A Bristol City fan hopes to cycle to all of his team's games in the new season to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign.
[ananova.com]



Time for fireworks at the Palace

The Norwich Union London Grand Prix on Friday is one of the final chances for athletes to come good before the World Championships.
[bbc.co.uk]

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