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Somdev Devvarman didn't have much trouble against sixth seed Xavier Malisse at the South African Open in Johannesburg on Tuesday,defeating the Belgian in straight sets.

Somdev beats Malisse

Somdev Devvarman didn’t have much trouble against sixth seed Xavier Malisse at the South African Open in Johannesburg on Tuesday,defeating the Belgian in straight sets. The world No.106,who had earlier retired from their previous meeting in 2008 at a Challenger event in the US,lost 6-4 6-2 in the first round. Up next,Somdev will play the winner of the match between Oleksandr Dolgopolov Jr of Ukraine and Brazils Thiago Alves.

Bolt to run 100m in New York

Usain Bolt will run the 100m this summer in New York City. Organisers announced on Tuesday that the three-time Olympic gold medallist will compete in the Adidas Grand Prix on June 12 on Randall’s Island.

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This will be Bolt’s first competition in the United States since the Beijing Olympics. He set his first world record at this meet in 2008. The Jamaican calls the track lightning fast and says he looks forward to returning to the Big Apple.

Italy impose fine for doping

Any Italian athlete caught doping at the Vancouver Olympics will be fined euro100,000. The Italian Olympic Committee said that all of its 109 athletes heading to Canada will have to sign a statement agreeing to pay the sum if they test positive. CONI president Giovanni Petrucci said,Weve added this monetary deterrent as an extra element to show how serious Italian sport is in the fight against doping. Whoever doesnt sign wont go to Vancouver.

Mumbai FC to face Viva Kerala

Hosts Mumbai FC would look to collect three valuable points and extend their 10-match unbeaten run when they face visitors Viva Kerala in the I-League on Wednesday. The home team,who played out a 0-0 draw against title contenders Mahindra United in their previous match,are currently lying sixth in the table. Mumbai FC have so far accumulated 18 points from 12 matches.

Chinese FA to take action

Chinese footballs new boss pledged on Tuesday to attack corruption and lift the Asian sporting powers lowly international ranking. The widely disparaged Chinese Football Association faces numerous difficult hurdles, starting with restoring its public image,Wei Di said at his first news conference since taking up the job. We must crack down on cheating and bribery and improve management,and also look to our problems as a chance to start anew, Wei said. A sweeping probe of match fixing and bribery allegations has netted more than a dozen players and officials.