Kenya Lionesses land tricky pool
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 3 – Kenya Lionesses have been drawn in tricky Pool B for the International Rugby Board Women’s 7s World Series 2014-15 qualifiers scheduled for next weekend in Hong Kong. With...
View ArticleDanny ‘envisaged’ playing for Arsenal
LONDON, September 3- England forward Danny Welbeck risked antagonising supporters of his former club Manchester United on Wednesday after admitting that he “envisaged” playing for Arsenal even before...
View ArticleKayange undergoes ankle surgery
NAIROBI, September 3- Kenyan rugby star Humphrey Kayange will miss the opening three rounds of this season’s IRB World Sevens series after undergoing ankle surgery in South Africa. The former Kenyan...
View ArticleOrigi ready to earn Liverpool slot
LONDON, September 4-On-loan Lille striker Divock Origi says he is determined to work hard and earn a place in Liverpool’s line-up when he returns to Anfield. The Reds signed the World Cup starlet for...
View ArticlePodolski: No offers to leave
LONDON, August 4-Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski insists there were no offers for him to leave the Emirates during the transfer window. The Germany international had been expected to depart the Gunners,...
View ArticleNigeria, Congo fans face Ebola screening
ABUJA, September 4- Fans attending Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo on Saturday will have to undergo Ebola screening, the sports commissioner in the southeastern state of...
View ArticleSuarez ready for scrutiny after latest ban
MADRID, September 4- Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has said he needs to be more aware of his actions on the field after being handed a four-month ban for biting an opponent for the third time. Suarez...
View ArticleChamp Jeptoo, Bekele spark Chicago fields
CHICAGO, September 4- World record-holder Kenenisa Bekele and defending champion Rita Jeptoo were among the elite runners named Thursday in the field for next month’s Chicago Marathon. Kenya’s Dennis...
View ArticleUnited new recruit Rojo receives visa
LONDON, September 4- Manchester United’s new signing Marcos Rojo has been given the green light to play for the club after they announced on Thursday he had been granted a visa. The 24-year-old...
View ArticleRemy strike sinks Spain
PARIS, September 4- France got the better of a new-look Spain team on Thursday, a superb strike from substitute Loic Remy in the second half giving the hosts a 1-0 friendly victory. Remy fired...
View ArticleFederer makes semis in great escape
NEW YORK, September 5- Roger Federer saved two match points to defeat Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 and reach his ninth US Open semi-final Thursday, keeping alive his dream of a sixth title. The...
View Article‘@#$%&!’ Hodgson lets rip at England critics
LONDON, September 4- England manager Roy Hodgson lost his temper and swore during a briefing with journalists after being questioned about his side’s lacklustre friendly victory over Norway. A penalty...
View ArticleNew look Italy beats Netherlands
BARI, September 5- Two goals in the first 10 minutes were enough to see Italy to a 2-0 friendly victory over World Cup semi-finalists the Netherlands and launch their new era under coach Antonio Conte...
View ArticleK’Ogalo players behind Nuttal
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 5 – Gor Mahia captain Jerim Onyango says the arrival of Frank Nuttall with only nine Kenyan Premier League (KPL) matches to go, will not affect their consistency in the title...
View ArticleReal Madrid announce record income
MADRID, September 5- Spanish giants Real Madrid’s have announced a record 603.9 million-euro income ($790 milllion £480.8 million) for the 2013-14 season. thanks in large part to winning the Champions...
View ArticleKavungwe handed debut in Kenya 7s Lionesses
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 5 – National Women 7s head coach Kevin Wambua has handed Sheila Kavugwe her international debut as the Lioness squad for the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers set for...
View ArticleNovak stunner Nishikori almost missed Open
NEW YORK, September 7- Kei Nishikori nearly missed the US Open after struggling to recover from surgery to remove a cyst from a toe, the history-making finalist revealed on Saturday. The 24-year-old...
View ArticleHamilton ends pole wait at Rosberg expense
MONZA, September 7- Britain’s 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton showed little emotion when on Saturday he finally ended championship leader and Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg’s supremacy in...
View ArticleCongo stun African champions Nigeria
JOHANNESBURG, September 7- Defending champions Nigeria suffered a stunning 3-2 home loss to Congo Brazzaville Saturday on matchday 1 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition. It was the...
View ArticleFour arrested over Tevez’s father kidnapping
BUENOS AIRES, September 7 – Argentine police have arrested three men and a woman over the kidnapping in July of the father of star footballer Carlos Tevez, judicial sources said on Saturday. Segundo...
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