Yi still cagey about his age
Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee's top draft pick, declined to answer whether he was 19 or 22 years old, again dodging a question that's hounded him since announcing he was coming to the NBA. Yi's birth certificate lists him as being born on October 27, 1987, but he's long been rumoured to be older. He received a red-carpet welcome from fans of his new NBA team. On the road trip to Chicago, Yi saw a billboard featuring his likeness. 'He seemed impressed,' a Bucks spokesman said. He worked out with his new team on Thursday, and looked sluggish. AP
Trainer fired over sumo death
Japan's sumo association fired the trainer of a teenage novice who died after an alleged beating by fellow wrestlers. Police questioned stable master Tokitsukaze, 57, and the other trainees after 17-year-old Tokitaizan died. An autopsy showed his body had numerous bruises and wounds that did not appear consistent with those sustained in normal sumo training. AP
Near miss spurs Lam on
Talented 14-year-old Steven Lam will have the perfect motivation to do well when the UBS Hong Kong Open qualifying tournament tees off on Monday. The Hong Kong amateur is keen to make up for his disappointment last year when he missed a birdie putt on the last hole that would have got him into a play-off for the final qualifying place. 'I came very close 12 months ago and I'm hoping to do even better this time,' said Lam, a student at St Joseph's College in Mid Levels. He will be the youngest of 39 competitors vying for five Hong Kong Open slots when the qualifying tournament is held on the Old Course at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. Staff Reporter