HOCKEY:Ulster's Mark Gleghorne hit four goals for Ireland as they went on to beat hosts Chile 6-0 in the second of their matches in the Four Nations tournament in Santiago, reports Johnny Watterson.
Ireland had earlier drawn with South Africa 1-1.
Coach Dave Passmore's side led 3-0 at half-time as they cruised towards victory.
Although Gleghorne's first goal only arrived on the 29th minute, he still managed his hat-trick before half-time in a six-minute blitz. From there on it was all one way with David Hobbs and Michael Watt adding a goal apiece in the rout.
Immelman sidelined
GOLF:World number 19 Trevor Immelman faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after having surgery to remove a growth on his diaphragm. The growth was about the size of a golf ball, the Sunshine Tour said on its web site (www.sunshinetour.com).
The 28-year-old South African, who won the Sun City Challenge earlier this month, is expected to be out of action for between four and eight weeks.
Twice former South African Open champion Immelman pulled out of last week's Target Challenge tournament after two rounds because of severe pain and discomfort across his ribcage area.
Hatton's rival offers incentive
BOXING:Ricky Hatton's long-time nemesis Junior Witter has offered the Manchester "Hit Man" a major financial incentive to make a fight between the two English rivals next summer. Hatton is hunting for a suitable opponent for a projected homecoming in the city in May as he attempts to kick-start his 140lb career after his unsuccessful attempt to dethrone Floyd Mayweather.
As WBC light-welterweight champion champion, Witter would normally expect the biggest cut, but yesterday his promoter Mick Hennessy has indicated he would be happy for the more popular Hatton to receive the "lion's share".
Samaranch in hospital
OLYMPICS:Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch was taken to hospital yesterday after collapsing at a promotional event in Madrid. Medical staff said the 87-year-old had responded well to treatment at the Clinico hospital and would be able to leave hospital soon.
"He suffered a rise in his arterial blood pressure and then fainted, which is a frequent occurrence when this happens," Dr Pedro Tarquis said.
Samaranch was head of the IOC between 1980 and 2001 and is an honorary life president of the organisation.
