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Now, a mobile urinal for golfers

GolfNew York, November 13: Golfers may not find any interruptions during the play due to the call of nature, for a New York-born urologist has come up with a mobile urinal that can be fitted into a golf bag.

"I wanted people to feel a level of comfort. Worry where the pin is, not where''s the next bathroom," the New York Daily News quoted Dr. Floyd Seskin, inventor of the UroClub, as saying.

He revealed that he contemplated undertaking this project when a patient, who had undergone a prostate procedure, came back months later to rave about his improved condition.

UK’s Andy Murray says he will KO Fed

London, Nov. 13: Britain’s Andy Murray has said that he aims to dump Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai tomorrow to get his hands on a one million pound paycheck.

The Brit faces the Swiss star in the final group game with a semi-final spot already in the bag.

Federer will be out if he loses and Murray has admitted: “I’d like to knock him out of the competition.”

Murray, 21, was quoted by The Sun as saying: “I’ll try and beat Federer. Ideally I’d like to knock him out. I’d rather not have to play him twice in one week. Any time you play Federer, probably the greatest player of all time, it is disrespectful if you don’t try to win.”

Injury to Shoaib Akhtar hits Pakistan plans

Injury to Shoaib Akhtar hits Pakistan plansAbu Dhabi, Nov 13 : Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar missed the first one-day match against the West Indies here after pulling his left calf muscle during a practice session.

Team manager Yawar Saeed said that the latest setback in the 34-year-old bowler’s injury-prone career was not serious.

“We are not treating it as an injury, it’s just a calf muscle pull and we will reassess his injury on Wednesday and then on Thursday before deciding when he can take the field,” said Saeed.

Black Caps zero in on Ponting

Black Caps zero in on PontingSydney, Nov. 13 : The New Zealand cricket team see captain Ricky Ponting as the key to their chances of beating Australia in the two-Test series that gets underway from tomorrow.

New Zealand paceman Chris Martin, who will lead a likely four-pronged pace attack on the hard and fast Brisbane surface, said Ponting''s wicket remained the key for the tourists.

Tasmanian Parliament debates, lauds Ponting''s performance in India

Tasmanian Parliament debates, lauds Ponting's performance in IndiaHobart (Tasmania), Nov. 13 : The Tasmanian Parliament is debating Ricky Ponting''s captaincy of the Australian cricket team.

Sports Minister Michelle O''Byrne has put a notice of motion to the house regarding the leadership qualities of the Apple Isle''s favourite son, who is under fire for his handling of the losing Test series in India.

Gazza set for shock football comeback

Gazza set for shock football comebackLondon, Nov. 13 : Believe it or not, former England football star Paul Gascoigne is set for a shock comeback, playing in next season’s FA Cup.

Gazza, 41, is being lined up to appear in a team made up entirely of former Cup winners. He will join a host of former aces in a non-league side that will be entered for the game’s most coveted trophy.

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