Globalsport

A source with the Australian federal police said the man, born in the Philippines, conned about 200 Chinese people by running a fake SOCOG office from his Bangkok hotel room with fake identity card and letterheads.

Hakkinen wins

spielbergAustria: Reigning Formula One champion Mika Hakkinen grabbed pole position for tomorrow8217;s Austrian Grand Prix today. David Coulthard made it a double on the front row for McLaren-Mercedes, the Scot timing 1 minute 11.153 to his Finnish team-mate8217;s 1:10.954 during official qualifying.The second row was made up of Ulsterman Eddie Irvine in his Ferrari 1:11.973 with German Heinz-Harald Frentzen, in a Jordan-Mugen Honda, alongside him 1:12.266.

Wembley towers

London: Wembley Stadium8217;s famous Twin Towers are set to play no part in the new-look arena when it is rebuilt after the 2000 FA Cup final. Details of the revamped 90,000-seat stadium, the home of English football, are due to be unveiled next week and it appears the trademark structure will not be accommodated in the plans.

8212; Agencies