Birech: The toast of Kenya’s DL charge
BRUSSELS, September 7- In his past five wins on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, Jairus Birech has looked almost unbeatable. In Brussels, he was pushed all the way by European record-holder Mahiedine...
View ArticleNeymar strikes as Brazil down Colombia
MIAMI, September 7- Neymar scored on a second half free kick as Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 Friday in their first game since their humiliating exit from their home World Cup in July. A record 73,429...
View ArticleReal pressured Di Maria not to play in W Cup final
BUENOS AIRES, September 7- British football’s record signing Angel di Maria says he tore up a letter sent on the morning of the World Cup final by his then club Real Madrid telling him not to play for...
View ArticleAlbania stun Portugal, Germany win
lbaniaPARIS, September 8 – Albania pulled off a major shock by downing Portugal as world champions Germany denied battling Scotland and minnows Gibraltar were demolished by Poland in the opening salvos...
View ArticleFalcao admits knee concerns
LONDON, September 8-Manchester United newcomer Radamel Falcao has conceded he still has some nerves regarding how his injured knee will cope when he makes his debut for the club. The Colombian returned...
View ArticleRemy: I couldn’t refuse Chelsea
New Chelsea signing Loic Remy says he could not turn down the chance to join the Blues despite being happy to stay at QPR. The 27-year-old joined the west London outfit in the final days of the recent...
View ArticleRetired Ribery faces UEFA suspension
– UEFA president Michel Platini has threatened compatriot and now-retired former France playmaker Franck Ribery with a suspension, according to Sunday’s version of Bild newspaper. Bayern Munich winger...
View ArticleUnited: Falcao is 28, not 30!
LONDON, September 8- Manchester United have dismissed speculation over Radamel Falcao’s age after a newspaper revived rumours that he is two years older than he has claimed. Falcao’s stated age is 28,...
View ArticleWelbeck will be a Gunners’ hit
LONDON, September 8-Rio Ferdinand believes former Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck can go on to shine for Premier League rivals Arsenal. United youth product Welbeck joined the Gunners on...
View ArticleFormer skipper Simiyu eyes Shujaa return
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 8 – Former Kenya 7s skipper, Innocent Simiyu, has set his sights at regaining his place in the squad after returning from a three-year injury lay-off. ‘Namcos’ as he is fondly...
View ArticleBlatter wants to continue as FIFA boss
MANCHESTER, September 8- FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Monday that he will be a candidate for a fifth term in charge of world football in an election next year. “Yes I will be ready. I will be a...
View ArticleSanogo: Goals will come
LONDON, September 8-Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is confident that he’ll soon start finding the back of the net, despite going 17 games for the Gunners without a goal. The 21-year-old joined the north...
View ArticleMercedes reject Monza conspiracy
MONZA, September 8- Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has rejected all post-race conspiracy talk surrounding Formula One’s leading team in the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Sunday’s Italian...
View ArticleWelbeck double lifts England, Spain win
PARIS, September 8 – A double by Danny Welbeck and Sergio Busquets’ first goal in 70 appearances helped England and Spain begin their respective Euro 2016 qualifying campaigns on a winning note and...
View ArticleCilic routs Nishikori for Open glory
NEW YORK, September 9- Marin Cilic clinched his first Grand Slam title Monday, shattering Kei Nishikori’s bid to become the first Asian man to win a major with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the US Open...
View Article‘Shakes’ wants Bafana to rattle Nigeria
JOHANNESBURG, September 9- South Africa are confident of ending a depressing record against Nigeria when they clash Wednesday in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Cape Town showdown is a...
View ArticlePodolski: Welbeck ahead of me
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski admits new signing Danny Welbeck will be ahead of him in the pecking order at the Emirates. The former Manchester United striker joined the Gunners in a £16 million move...
View ArticleFabregas: Forever a Gunner
LONDON, England, September 9-Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he will always feel a connection to former club Arsenal, but that he is committed to the Blues. The Spaniard joined the west...
View ArticleMayweather accused of tormenting Ex
LONDON, September 9 – Floyd Mayweather is alleged to have subjected his ex-fiancee to years of torment through physical and emotional abuse, court papers have revealed. The undefeated five-divison...
View ArticleVan Gaal has ‘world at his feet’
LONDON, September 9- Bobby Charlton believes new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has “the world at his feet”, insisting the club have got “nothing to worry about” despite a shaky start to the...
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