A round-up of today's other stories in brief
FIA lift ban on 'team orders'
FORMULA ONE: Formula One has lifted a ban on the so-called "team orders" which caused a huge controversy at the German Grand Prix when Ferrari used them to allow Fernando Alonso to win.
The decision, announced by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) yesterday will dismay some fans while others will feel such tactics have always been part of the sport and should be recognised.
The FIA did warn, however, that blatant action early in the season could still be punished.
“Teams will be reminded that any actions liable to bring the sport into disrepute are dealt with under Article 151c of the International Sporting Code and any other relevant provisions.”
FIA also announced that Formula One will switch to greener 1.6 litre turbocharged engines from 2013, while in a major revamp of the technical and sporting rules drivers will also be allowed to use a moveable rear wing next season.
Navratilova hospitalised after climb
TENNIS: Martina Navratilova has been treated in hospital in Kenya with an accumulation of fluid in the lungs after attempting to climb Africa's highest peak.
The 54-year-old tennis great has been diagnosed with high-altitude pulmonary edema, said Dr David Silverstein, a consultant in cardiology and internal medicine at Nairobi Hospital.
“It is potentially dangerous when someone is at high altitude, but once brought down, recovery is quick,” he said. “Martina is doing well and will continue to do well.”
Navratilova had been assisted down Mount Kilimanjaro by porters and driven to the local medical centre for assessment after having to abandon her attempt to climb the mountain in aid of a charity.
Magee moves into quarter-finals
BADMINTON:Chloe Magee won through to the quarter-finals of the Yonex Irish International Badminton Championships in Dublin yesterday, the Donegal player beating English and Slovakian opponents to set up a meeting today with top seed Elizabeth Cann.
Fellow Irish Olympian Scott Evans, however, was beaten 21-19, 18-21, 14-21 in the second round by Swedish qualifier Gabriel Ulldah, having recorded a straight sets victory earlier in the day over Canadian David Snider in the opening round.
Australia turn to Beer to give bowling attack a boost
CRICKET:Australia have sprung a surprise by picking untried spinner Michael Beer in a revamped 12-man squad for the third Ashes test against England in Perth next week.
Beer, who has taken just 16 first-class wickets at an average nudging 40 since making his debut two months ago, replaces fellow left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty who is dropped after being flayed by England’s bats in the second Test in Adelaide. England lead the series 1-0.
Beer will join retained pacemen Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris in the attack, but Doug Bollinger has been dropped.
Mitchell Johnson and Ben Hilfenhaus will vie for the last vacant bowling spot.
All-rounder Steven Smith also replaces out-of-form number six Marcus North. Phillip Hughes has replaced injured opening batsman Simon Katich and will face a big psychological test at Perth after he was bullied out of the side by England’s quicks during Australia’s losing Ashes series last year.
