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Fighting Football Corruption with Interpol
In Cape Town, South Africa, the excitement is almost tangible, as the city gets ready for the 2010 football World Cup. Team draws took place on Friday, and the media reports showed that FIFA, the international governing body, are serious about combating the threat of corruption around sports betting for the World Cup. FIFA have [...]
F1: Germany’s Vettel wins Abu Dhabu Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel’s fans will be happy to see the German cruise to victory at the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.F1’s first twilight race was eventful to say the least as pole-winner Lewis Hamilton was forced to stop on lap 20 suffering with brake issues, after which Sebastian Vettel pounced into the lead.Vettel’s Reb Bull team-mate [...]
The Past Month in Boxing – Mayweather Pips Marquez; Klitscho Reigns Supreme
Floyd Mayweather returned from his boxing sabbatical in flamboyant style as he dismantled gritty Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez. In his first fight since ‘Undefeated’, where he knocked out Britain’s Ricky Hatton, Mayweather utilised his left jab and cat like agility to great affect. The weight difference was evident as Floyd consigned Marquez to the canvas [...]
Football: World Cup Qualifiers Latest News
The road to South Africa drew closer to an end over the weekend with intense qualifiers taking place across most of the continents. England’s 100 percent qualifying record under Fabio Capello was cut short after losing 1-0 to Ukraine. The 3 Lions endured a calamitous start after ManUtd defender Rio Ferdinand allowed Artem Milevskiya through [...]
Cricket: Australia retain ICC Champions Trophy
Australia continued their impressive One Day form by retaining the coveted ICC Champions Trophy, defeating arch rivals and dark horses New Zealand in the final. Coming off the back of a 7-1 ODI series thrashing of England, Australia hammered their commonwealth rivals in the semi-final by nine wickets. England, who had impressed themselves in the [...]
Real succumb to Sevilla, Drogba takes Chelsea to the summit
An intriguing weekend of football saw the Real Madrid transfer train finally derailed as they succumbed to a dangerous Sevilla side. Missing the impregnable Cristinao Ronaldo (who has bagged 9 goals in 7 games) with an ankle knock, goals from Jesus Navas and Renato ensured a 2-1 victory for Sevilla. Barcelona meanwhile kept up their [...]
Football: Premier League Club Portsmouth Taken over
Arab businessman SUlaimam Al Fahim has completed his takeover of Premier League club Portsmouth for a deal worth around £60 million.A spokesman said “Sulaiman Al Fahim welcomes this agreement and looks forward to helping the club build on its impressive history. The chairman of the club would like to extend his gratitude to the players, [...]
Football: 3-Time World Cup England Defender Signs for League 2 Side Notts County
Notts County have signed Sol Campbell on a five-year contract as part of their incredible plan to get into the Premier League.Campbell left Premier League side Portsmouth as a free agent last season, and has now joined Notts County, along with former England manager Sven Goran-Eriksson."This club have got great ambition and I want to [...]
Football: Man City Sign Sylvinho
Manchester City have signed veteran Brazilian Sylvinho on a one-year contract.The former Arsenal left-back was previously playing at Barcelona after being released from the Nou Camp this season.City Manager Mark Hughe’s said of the 35 year old: "Bringing him to the club as a free agent is excellent business for us. He won the European [...]
F1: Barrichello Wins European Grand Prix
Ruben Barrichello beat Lewis Hamilton to win the European Grand Prix after the world champion suffered pit-lane drama.Hamilton had been leading the race from the start, and the pair were both in a tight battle for the European Grand Prix in Valencia. However even after a last minute pit-stop, Brawn’s Barrichello still managed to see [...]