Jay Leno had this update from Beijing the other night: "That stadium they called the Bird's Nest? It was converted into a giant coalburning lead toy factory." . Are major league managers, such as Colorado's Clint Hurdle, supposed to be this frank? "I just hate the Dodgers.I agree that they have a bigger need at tackle, and at CB, and several other positions. However the value of Spiller can not be understated at 13. He would fill a huge position of need for the 49ers.

Bvute concluded: "Our concern has and always will be the welfare of the game. Our final decision and vote will be guided by what is in the best interest of cricket in this country." Except that Mr Bvute manages to contradict himself in a single bound, because "the welfare of the game" and "the best interests of cricket in this country" are not the same, even if they may on occasion be parallel. It would be in the best interests of Zimbabwe cricket to play India eve