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Kovalainen's sights set on Turkey
MOTOR SPORT: McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen said yesterday he could remember nothing about his accident in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after being cleared to leave hospital in Barcelona.
"I have a slight headache and a stiff neck, but apart from that I am feeling well and in good spirits," the 26-year-old Finnish driver said.
"My focus is on getting better as soon as possible so I can pass the FIA medical inspection required to allow me to race in Turkey. I dont remember anything from the accident or what happened afterwards."
The Turkish Grand Prix, the fifth round of the season, is in Istanbul on May 11th and Kovalainen will have to satisfy the International Automobile Federation (FIA) he is fit to compete.
McLaren said the Finn, who was leading the race after both Ferraris and his team-mate Lewis Hamilton had pitted, suffered a wheel-rim failure and tyre deflation while travelling at around 240kph.
Umpire Hair on the way back
CRICKET: The controversial Australian Darrell Hair will return as a test umpire next month in the second match during the New Zealand tour of England.
Hair will stand with his compatriot Simon Taufel in the second test at Old Trafford from May 23rd-27th, his first since he was restored to the elite panel, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.
Hair will also stand in the third and final test on June 5th.
Wales hit by Henson injury blow
RUGBY: Gavin Henson is likely to miss Wales's forthcoming two-match tour of South Africa after failing to respond to treatment for an ankle-ligament injury.
Henson will undergo keyhole surgery this week and faces a "best-case scenario" of four to six weeks out or even around 12 weeks should a full operation be required.
The 26-year-old sustained the injury during the European Cup quarter-final defeat by Saracens earlier this month, and after seeing an ankle specialist he will have surgery tomorrow.
A six-week lay-off would mean Henson missing the June 7th clash in Bloemfontein and June 14th one in Pretoria, while he is certainly out of the Ospreys' three remaining Magners League fixtures.
Henson missed the World Cup last year after struggling with an Achilles problem that wrecked his preparation for France.
Harbhajan given long ban for slap
CRICKET: Harbhajan Singh's boorish behaviour again blighted the India spinner's career when he was banned yesterday from a domestic Twenty20 league for slapping a rival player.
India's third-highest test wicket-taker was suspended from the remainder of the league after being found guilty of hitting paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth at the end of a match on Friday.
The incident occurred after the Mumbai team captained by Harbhajan lost to Sreesanths Mohali.
Harbhajan's ban comes three months after he was involved in a row on the controversial tour of Australia. He was initially banned for three tests after being found guilty of making racist remarks against the Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds in the Sydney test.
O'Sullivan's 147 sees off Williams's challenge
SNOOKER: Ronnie O'Sullivan yesterday revealed he had packed his bags ready for a quick Crucible exit before firing a brilliant 147 maximum break in the World Championship in Sheffield.
O'Sullivan punched the air in delight after completing the stunning clearance to seal a 13-7 victory over Mark Williams.
It was only the seventh maximum at the venue - O'Sullivan has now made three of them and a record nine in competition - and earned the 32-year-old a bonus of €187,132 as well as €12,730 for the highest break of the tournament.
"It feels great," said O'Sullivan, who resumed with a 9-7 lead and won four frames in a row with breaks of 71, 60, 100 and 147 to advance to the last eight in incredible style.
"A 147 always feels great and to do one in Sheffield is fantastic. Once the first red went in I made my mind up I wanted to do something. I've had three this season, which is great. They are a real adrenalin buzz, great for the fans and TV."
