November 10, 2009 Tuesday
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STOCKHOLM - SWIMMING legend Michael Phelps failed to make it past the 100 metres freestyle heats when he returned to action in the Stockholm leg of the short-course World Cup on Tuesday.

The American, competing for the first time since the Rome World Championships in July, clocked 47.77 seconds, the 16th fastest time and 1.84secs slower than the best time set by Sweden's Stefan Nystrand (45.93 secs).

 
Zaheer back for India

MUMBAI - PACE spearhead Zaheer Khan was on Tuesday included in India's squad for the first two Tests against Sri Lanka after being sidelined for five months with a shoulder injury.

The selectors also recalled temperamental fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth in a 15-man squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series, which opens in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Give the money back: Safin

PARIS - MARAT Safin has come up with an instant remedy to help Andre Agassi clear his conscience after his admission that he lied about using drugs - hand back the millions of dollars he made in prize money.

Buemi to stay with Toro Rosso

LONDON - SWITZERLAND'S Sebastien Buemi will stay with Toro Rosso next season, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.

   
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