Huddersfield, United Kingdom | AFP | A Harry Kane masterclass ensured Tottenham cruised to a 4-0 victory against Huddersfield on Saturday. Tottenham beat Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia 3-0 courtesy of a brilliant Kane hat-trick on Tuesday and he was just as impressive in West Yorkshire, killing off Huddersfield inside the …
Read More »Tuchel in talks with Bayern – reports
Munich, Germany | AFP | Thomas Tuchel is the front-runner to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as coach of Bayern Munich amidst media reports on Saturday that contract negotiations are taking place. According to German daily Bild, the 44-year-old Tuchel is in Munich and in talks to take over at the Bavarian …
Read More »De Bruyne rocket sinks Chelsea, United rout Palace
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City underlined their title credentials as Kevin De Bruyne’s thunderbolt sealed an impressive 1-0 win at Chelsea, while Manchester United remain hot on their heels after a 4-0 rout of Crystal Palace on Saturday. Having lost the Premier League leadership to United earlier in …
Read More »Neymar sparkles as PSG thrash Bordeaux
Paris, France | AFP | Neymar scored twice, including a first-half penalty, and created another goal as Paris Saint-Germain hammered previously unbeaten Bordeaux 6-2 in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The Brazilian curled in a brilliant 30-yard free-kick after just five minutes at the Parc des Princes before sliding in Edinson …
Read More »Hamilton turns tables on Vettel in Malaysia
Sepang, Malaysia | AFP | World championship leader Lewis Hamilton hailed an amazing turnaround Saturday after taking pole for the Malaysian Grand Prix with title rival Sebastian Vettel condemned to the back of the grid. Hamilton had been off the pace all weekend in practice but his Mercedes stormed back in …
Read More »Germany drinks to Oktoberfest rugby boost, Uganda finishes 10th
Magnificent 7s – Germany drinks to Oktoberfest rugby boost Munich, Germany | AFP | Australia hammered Olympic champions Fiji 40-7 to win the inaugural ‘Oktoberfest 7s’ in Munich on Saturday as Germany finished fifth in hosting the country’s first major international rugby tournament. A young Australian side brushed past the …
Read More »Fellaini shines as United crush Palace
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Marouane Fellaini scored twice as Manchester United maintained their blistering start to the season with a 4-0 thrashing of lowly Crystal Palace on Saturday. Juan Mata, making his 200th Premier League appearance, gave United the lead after just three minutes, with Fellaini’s goals followed by …
Read More »Regional basketball giants here for Africa Zone 5 battle
Day 1 Africa Zone5 Champs 2017 APR 45 ?? KCCA 57 ?? Hawassa 43 Patriots 110 KPA 108 Gondar 35 UCU 108 Horseed 42 Equity 70 Don Bosco 48 City Oil 93 Savio 46 Power 87 ABC 55 Men GROUP A – City Oil – Uganda; Patriots – Rwanda; Savio – Tanzania; Hawassa …
Read More »Liverpool ready for Benitez reunion
Newcastle, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool are seeking to end a frustrating September on a positive note as they face a reunion with their former manager Rafa Benitez at Newcastle on Sunday. Benitez remains a popular figure at Anfield, having guided Liverpool to the Champions League title with a remarkable …
Read More »Forgotten star Wilshere fights for Arsenal future
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jack Wilshere has vowed to force his way back into Arsene Wenger’s plans after the Arsenal midfielder stepped up his return from exile. Wilshere has endured a miserable spell as he slipped down the pecking order with Arsenal and England before finding himself sent on …
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