For hosts, Tharanga , Thirmanneand Mathewsplayed well but were not able to post a big score. Seven other women came into the year’s final grand slam with a shot at taking the top ranking . Tennis chiefs explained the delay in making a decision on a possible suspension on having to wait for a tranlsation of the player’s brief remarks. Pacquiao dismissed funding concerns about hosting the multi-million dollar fight in the Philippines. The Asian Cup champions will be favoured to beat lowly Thailand in Melbourne in their last qualifier. Four years ago I was transferred in a last minute deal from Real Madrid to Arsenal – Arsène Wenger convinced me. Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova on focus on Arthur Ashe Stadium. All-time top scorer Ian Rush was also encouraged to see Woodburn, who has made only a handful of appearances for Liverpool’s first team, make an instant impact. ’Cuban boxers ruled the ring at the 19th World Championships, grabbing five gold and two silver medals to finish on top for the second successive time. “It will not push through there in Australia.