Sportstar, August 9, 2008 Issue
At the Beijing Games, the focus will be on China’s superstar Liu Xiang, who will defend his Olympics 110m hurdles title. And equally important will be the performances of swimmer Michael Phelps and pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva. Will Phelps better Mark Spitz? And will Isinbayeva go for another world record? By K. P. Mohan. Also: Olympics Bumper. Poster: BEIJING OLYMPIC SCHEDULE.
Sportstar, August 2, 2008 Issue
Three men — two Jamaicans and an American — who own eight of the nine sub-9.80 timings on the all-time list are set to line up in the final in Beijing. Usain Bolt 9.72, Asafa Powell 9.74 and Tyson Gay 9.77. It will be a cracker of a 100-metre contest at the Olympic Games, writes K. P. Mohan. Also: Olympics Special; Cricket. Poster: MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN.
Sportstar, July 26, 2008 Issue
If Hamilton’s sensational performance in the British Grand Prix is a significant phase in his fledgling Formula One career then equally important are the events that unfolded in the weeks preceding the race, which help us appreciate the McLaren driver better, writes G. Raghunath. Also: Olympics Special; Cricket; Golf. Poster: USAIN BOLT.
Sportstar, July 19, 2008 Issue
So long as his powers continue, Kevin Pietersen is, on his day, a force of nature, unstoppable, prowling the range for fodder like a Bengal tiger on the loose and the biggest batsman match-winner of his day, writes Ted Corbett, in our cover story. Also: Olympics Special. Poster: LIU XIANG.
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