| All too easy as Rocket cruises to third world crown
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN claimed he had not been at his best as he wrapped up his third 888.com World Championship last night. O'Sullivan, having been outstanding throughout the tournament, secured his third title by completing an 18-8 success over Ali Carter at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
O'Sullivan said: "I'm just happy to have won, it was tough. When you get ahead, you are always thinking at the back of your mind, if you lose it from here, it is going to be a killer.
"Sometimes it is better when it is closer, sometimes when trying to protect a lead it is hard.
"I wasn't playing fantastic every session, but you don't need to be to win this. It is about doing it in some sessions.
"Ali and I are disappointed not to put on a better performance but we love the pressure and excitement at The Crucible."
O'Sullivan now hopes to win more titles, but admits he might still consider taking "a break".
Green Hawaii: The garden isle of Kauai
If you want to see the Hawaii of your dreams, set your compass for Kauai. The most northern of the eight major islands, and the oldest geologically, Kauai is Hawaii without the high-rises. It also has some of the world's most spectacular scenery, even though it's only 25 miles long and 33 miles wide. Since Kauai is more than 100 miles from Honolulu, the overdevelopment that has encroached on much of the state hasn't made much of a dent on it. And because its rainforests are rimmed by almost impenetrable mountains, the island's interior has defied "civilization." Kauai is called the "Garden Island" precisely because 97% of its land is composed of undeveloped mountain ranges and rainforests. It also has 43 miles of beaches, the most per coastal mile of any of the island chain.
Sail away on a fancy family cruise
For many travelers with kids, planning a deluxe family cruise is simply a matter of booking the ship's most expensive cabin or suite. They're missing out on a great opportunity to bring their families on unique cruises that offer more than just buffets and bingo. Veteran cruisers with kids are finding that among the top upscale and smaller niche lines, there's a great variety of family-friendly trips. “Parents and families looking for a truly luxury vacation experience will be amazed by what is offered by many of today's cruise lines," says Terry Dale, president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association. "But the secret to finding just the right cruise is knowing what to expect from each company. On some lines, extensive programs designed for children will keep them entertained, educated and provide a network to create new friends.
Kenyan Koech cruises to win in Broad St. Run
The diminutive Philiph Koech was running all by himself when he crossed the finish line yesterday at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. In his first try, the 21-year-old native of Kenya handily won the men's division at the 29th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. On a cool morning that was ideal for running, more than 19,000 competitors finished the race down Broad Street, which is the second-largest 10-miler in the country. Now a resident of West Chester, the 5-foot-4, 110-pound Koech took the lead during the second mile of the 10-mile race. He captured first place in 46 minutes, 22 seconds by running an average of 4:38 per mile. Koech's friend, Patrick Cheriuyot, set a Broad Street Run record last spring by finishing in 45:14. Cheriuyot did not run in the race this year.
Kings XI cruises home
Bangalore: Punjabi interludes wafted in the breeze at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday night as Kings XI Punjab notched up its fifth successive victory in the DLF-Indian Premier League. In a fire-and-ice performance, mirrored by S. Sreesanth's twin-strikes in the match's first over and Shaun Marsh's valuable 39 (34b, 4x4, 1x6), Kings XI defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets. Chasing the home side's meagre 126, Kings XI stumbled initially as opener James Hopes found a diving Cameron White in the second over. Ramnaresh Sarwan ambled in and threaded boundaries through a packed off-side. Sarwan's cameo (31, 30b, 5x4, 1x6), which fizzled out in Praveen Kumar's wicket-maiden, ensured that the visitor was ahead of the required run-rate.
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