1. Aston Villa ruined Bournemouth's first taste of the Premier League as Benin striker Rudy Gestede marked his debut with the late goal that sealed a 1-0 win at Dean Court on Saturday.
2. The Sports Ministry on Friday confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it clear that the final decision rests with only the Awards Committee.
3. His love affair with the 64 squares started some 40 years ago. Country's third Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay is always in awe of V Anand's chess accomplishments.
4. Eager to see how Virat Kohli shapes up as a leader, former Sri Lankan batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana said India's new firebrand cricket captain looks hungry for wins but has to deal with a mountain of expectations as well.
