Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2011-08-03 10:39
A NUMBER of well-known football players made their presence felt at the football tournament in Okahandja that started last weekend.
The tournament, named after Okahandja Councillor Steve Biko Boois, is organised by Colo-Colo, one of the most supported teams in the Garden Town and saw a lot of players who have played both in the Namibia Premier League and for the Brave Warriors taking to the field. Read more about Football stars join tourney in Okahandja
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2011-08-03 10:32
THE European football season is about to go into full swing with the Scottish league already kicking off last weekend.
This weekend sees France’s top flight returning to action, with champions Lille, who surprised all and sundry by winning the league, face the daunting task of defending their title after they lost two of their best players in Yohan Cabaye and Gervinho to the English Premiership. Their task is made even more difficult when considering that their rivals in the league have bought reinforcements to their playing personnel. Read more about French League in fo cus
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2011-08-03 10:27
ALEJANDRO Sabella has been confirmed as coach of Argentina until the 2014 World Cup finals after Sergio Batista had his contract rescinded following a disappointing Copa America.
Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Julio Grondona told Fox Sports on Monday there would be no formal announcement since it had become common knowledge Sabella was being given the position.
Sabella, who was an assistant to Daniel Passarella at the 1998 World Cup, is expected to speak to the media at Argentina’s Ezeiza training camp on the outskirts of the capital. Read more about Sabella confirmed as Argentina coach
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 11:01
SERENA Williams sounded an ominous warning to her rivals that she will be a genuine contender at the US Open after winning the Stanford Classic on Sunday in her third tournament back from injury.
Williams overpowered third seed Marion Bartoli of France 7-5 6-1 in Sunday’s final and her opponent, who triumphed when they last met in the fourth round at Wimbledon this year, applauded the American’s performance. Read more about Serena lays down US Open marker
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:58
TIGER Woods has signed up to play at the Australian Open in Sydney in November, organisers said yesterday, making the former world number one a likely starter at the following week’s Presidents Cup.
The 14-times major winner will return to competition for the first time since May at this week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in the United States after missing the last two majors because of leg injuries.
Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt told a news conference at the Lakes Golf Club that Woods had signed up for the 10 to 13 November tournament in Sydney. Read more about Woods set for quick return
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:57
CHAMPIONSHIP leader Sebastian Vettel wants to get back to winning races so he can wrap up his second straight world title in style instead of cautiously picking up points when Formula One returns from a break in late August.
The German extended his lead to 85 points over Red Bull team mate Mark Webber thanks to his second place finish at Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix behind McLaren’s Jenson Button.
After a run of six victories in the first eight races, Vettel has not won for three grand prixs but it is not for the want of trying. Read more about Vettel focused on winning races
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:54
US swimming legend Michael Phelps knows he has a year of hard graft ahead after the world championships, while China can be quietly confident of making a big splash at the London Olympics. Read more about Hard work ahead for Phelps
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:52
TAIWAN’S president and media hailed golfer Yani Tseng yesterday after she came from behind to defend her title at the Women’s British Open at Carnoustie.
The 22-year-old secured her fifth major the youngest player to achieve the feat with a final round 69 to finish on 16 under par on Sunday, consolidating her position at the top of the world rankings.
In a congratulatory message, President Ma Ying-jeou hailed Tseng as the “glory of Taiwan,” saying that she “strived for global fame for the country and deserves praise”. Read more about Taiwan celebrates Tseng’s British Open win
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:50
TWO of the early favorites in the Under-20 World Cup came through as expected with Spain and Nigeria picking up victories on Sunday as the first round of group play wrapped up.
Spain defeated Costa Rica 4-1 in Group C, and Australia drew 1-1 with Ecuador. In Group D, Nigeria trounced Guatemala 5-0 and Saudi Arabia defeated Croatia 2-0.
Spain is the favourite for many - along with Argentina and Brazil - with its U-20 team playing the same kind of touch-touch-touch football that brought the senior team the World Cup last year in South Africa. Read more about Spain, Nigeria remain favouritesTIGHT
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2011-08-02 10:49
JOSE Mourinho was forced to discard his usual cool-man image yesterday as he broke out into a sprint to get away from hundreds of screaming fans pursuing him in a packed Chinese shopping mall.
The stylish Real Madrid boss is leading his side in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou for a pre-season friendly, and police and local security have kept close guard of the Spanish giants to keep away eager fans.
Real’s sizeable security escort had hoped to avoid Chinese supporters waiting outside the team’s plush hotel by smuggling Mourinho through an adjoining shopping centre. Read more about M ourinho makes Chinese mall dash
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