11.   The winner of the match will have a good chance of advancing to the quarterfinals from a group that also includes former World Cup holder New Zealand and Ireland.

12.   Vincenzo Nardiello, a former holder of the title, pulled out of their original showdown with a calf muscle injury a week before the fight.

13.   Former Pakistan great Hanif Mohammad -- the former record holder for the highest first-class individual score until Lara came along -- has not overlooked the fact.

14.   Injury-plagued former Wimbledon holder Michael Stich has been told by his doctors to delay his return to tennis by a week.

15.   Manchester United took full advantage beating the former FA Cup holders Everton.

16.   On his way to victory he ousted former holders Michael Stich and Sampras.

17.   Sri Lanka describe Kenya as a good team but consider former World Cup holders Pakistan and South Africa as the real challengers.

18.   The former record holder will be on hand when Monk and the New York Jets play host to Detroit.