Jansher Khan, Pakistan’s former squash world champion, is coming out of retirement to play in a Professional Squash Association tournament in October. The 38-year-old retired in 2002 due to a nagging knee problem after winning 99 professional titles, including the British Open six times.

Yelena Isinbayeva, the pole vault queen, has her heart set on beating her world record of 5.01 metres -- but says she needs a little help from her rivals.
"I need stronger competition in order the break the world record," the Russian former gymnast told reporters after winning the world championships gold.