LONDON – Lewis Hamilton revived memories of his stunning Formula One debut season on Saturday with his first British Grand Prix pole position since 2007. The 2008 champion said his flying qualifying lap, almost half a second quicker than second placed Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, gave him an incredible feeling and had been “as close…
LONDON – Fifa president Sepp Blatter has already declared this year’s Confederations Cup, hors d’oeuvre for the World Cup in 12 months-time, the best ever. Yet he and 200 million Brazilians, 47 million Spaniards and countless fans across the globe hope the best is yet to come as holders Brazil and world champions Spain prepare…
HARARE – Determination, patience and endurance play a pivotal role in sport just the same way the same attributes work in everyday life. These three words best describe the life of Zimbabwe Road Cycling Association cyclist Bright Chipongo, who overcame injuries sustained from a deadly accident at the beginning of the year to win two…
HARARE – Zimbabwe junior footballer Taurayi Tugwete’s stock continued its upward trend after another solid performance at Hyundai five-aside soccer tournament on Friday. Tugwete turned the Hyundai tournament into a one man show as he caused havoc to defenders on his way to score a remarkable 20 goals for his school Hartman House. Last year,…
HARARE – Churchill Boys High are on course to win the 16 and Under Copa Coca Cola finals for an unprecedented fifth time after they beat Lord Malvern 5-4 on penalties here yesterday. That victory earned the Eastlea-based school the right to represent Harare province at the Copa Coca Cola finals that have been set…
HARARE – Dynamos midfielder Tawanda Muparati has revealed his burning desire to help his club extend its cup competition dominance by winning the BancABC Sup8r Cup, which is making a comeback on the domestic football calendar after a one-year absence. The Glamour Boys, who have won the tournament once in its five-year history, will begin…
LONDON – Novak Djokovic has been visiting a Buddhist Temple in an effort to escape the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a grand slam, the Serb said after bringing calm to Wimbledon with a comfortable straight sets win on Thursday. The world No 1 moved seamlessly into the third round by beating 30-year-old American qualifier Bobby Reynolds…
LONDON – Serena Williams was so shocked by the defeats of Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova and the injury carnage of black Wednesday at Wimbledon that she feared she would be next on the hit-list. Defending champion Williams saw title rival Sharapova, the third seed, beaten by Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito, just hours…
FORTALEZA – World and European champions Spain reached the Confederations Cup final with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Italy following a goalless draw in their semi-final on Thursday. Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci was the only player to miss when he skied the 13th penalty of the contest high over the bar before Jesus Navas…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo’s oldest township of Makokoba will this Sunday host a six-team football tournament to honour its prominent sons and daughters, both living and departed. A spokesperson for the organisers, Zenzo Moyo, said the initiative is part of their efforts to correct the stereotype that Makokoba is a place associated with crime and other…
