Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has celebrated Uganda’s success at the just concluded Commonwealth Games, saying, sportsmen have been able to flourish because of long time peace in the country. “For those who are saying that we (Government) are harvesting where we didn’t sow, …
Read More »Kipchoge, Cheruiyot celebrate Kenyan double at London Marathon
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Eliud Kipchoge stormed to his third London Marathon title on Sunday to complete an impressive Kenyan double after Vivian Cheruiyot dominated the women’s race in warm conditions. Kipchoge, 33, saw off the challenge of Ethiopia’s Tola Shura Kitata and home favourite Mo Farah to …
Read More »Iniesta says ’emotional’ final may be his last for Barca
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Andres Iniesta hinted he may have played his last final for Barcelona after they crushed Sevilla 5-0 to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday. Barcelona captain Iniesta said he would reveal his future plans “this week” as the 33-year-old weighs up an offer from …
Read More »Police use tear gas, stun grenades after Kaizer Chiefs lose
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Police fired tear gas and stun grenades in Durban Saturday to disperse angry Kaizer Chiefs fans after the club suffered a shock South African FA Cup semi-final defeat. Chiefs’ players had to sprint to the changeroom when furious supporters invaded the pitch following a …
Read More »Khan beats Lo Greco in 39 seconds on British return
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Amir Khan’s first bout in a British ring for five years saw him knock out Canada’s Phil Lo Greco in a mere 39 seconds on Saturday. The 31-year-old British boxer had not fought anywhere for two years since being beaten by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez …
Read More »Barca hammer Sevilla to win 30th Copa del Rey
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez inspired Barcelona to what will surely be the first part of a domestic double this season as they thrashed Sevilla 5-0 on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey. Messi had scored once and Suarez twice before even the half-time …
Read More »Sunderland relegated to third tier for first time in 30 years
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Sunderland were relegated to England’s third tier for the first time in 30 years on Saturday as the Championship’s bottom club lost 2-1 to fellow strugglers Burton. Chris Coleman’s side have crashed into League One only a year after being relegated from the Premier …
Read More »Bayern tune up for Real with victory at Hanover
Berlin, Germany | AFP | Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich warmed up for Real Madrid with a 3-0 win at Hanover 96 on Saturday as Thomas Mueller and Robert Lewandowski both scored after coming off the bench. Mueller struck 12 minutes after his half-time introduction before Lewandowski doubled the lead and …
Read More »Man Utd weather Spurs storm to reach 20th FA Cup final
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United weathered an early Tottenham storm to come from behind to win 2-1 and reach a 20th FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera cancelled out Dele Alli’s opener and ensured that Tottenham’s decade-long wait for …
Read More »Europa League trophy stolen and recovered in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico | AFP | The Europa League trophy was stolen after being displayed at a publicity event in Mexico, only to be recovered a few hours later, authorities in the state of Guanajuato said on Saturday. The trophy had been on display at the football stadium in the …
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