Teen titan tees it up with the guys
At just 14, Michelle Wie will become the third woman in less than a year to play alongside the men in a PGA Tour event at this week's Hawaiian Open.

A whole nation hangs hopes on Hewitt's heart
SYDNEY: Whether as a cartoon superhero or a fist-pumping baseline battler, Lleyton Hewitt could never be accused of lacking the heart for a fight.

Aussie Open seeding has familiar pecking order
MELBOURNE: World No 1 Andy Roddick took his place yesterday at the top of the draw for next week's Australian Open and his female counterpart Justine Henin-Hardenne was named top seed in the women's field.

Rockets blast off in Boston
BOSTON: Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy had no need to bench centre Yao Ming against the Boston Celtics for a second time in four days.

Agassi wastes no time in finishing off Federer
MELBOURNE: Andre Agassi pummelled Wimbledon champion Roger Federer 6-2, 6-4 yesterday, installing himself as the pre-tournament favourite of the fans and pundits to retain his Australian Open crown.

Late Milan goal maintains mastery of Roma
ROME: An injury-time goal by midfielder Massimo Ambrosini gave AC Milan a 2-1 win over AS Roma in an Italian Cup quarter-final first leg match on Wednesday.

IN BRIEF (Page: 16, Date: 01/16/2004)