PARIS – Novak Djokovic hit out at Roland Garros officials after his epic five-set defeat to Rafael Nadal on Friday, claiming that his demands for the Court Philippe Chatrier surface to be improved were ignored. The world No 1 twice battled from a set and a break down to lead 4-2 in the fifth set…
PARIS – Defending champion Rafael Nadal moved closer to an historic eighth French Open title Friday when he defeated world No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 9-7 in a titanic semifinal. In Sunday’s title match, the third seed will face fourth-seeded compatriot David Ferrer who ended French hopes of a first champion…
HARARE – Kaizer Chiefs forward Matthew Rusike has called on the nation to embrace the new generation of Warriors, saying the side presents a fresh new dawn for the game in Zimbabwe. With 2014 World Cup qualification out of reach, the Warriors will emerge out of the National Sports Stadium tunnel for their World…
HARARE – Has anybody noticed how in Zimbabwe we like to bask in the reflected glory of our sports ambassadors, for whom little is done to deliver that success? This self-serving, disturbing trend has hit our ever dedicated and fiercely patriotic rugby players the hardest. It brought tears to my eyes yesterday when Rocky…
HARARE – Zimbabwe got a morale booster going into Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Egypt after climbing three places on the latest Fifa rankings. The Warriors are now ranked 102 in the world and 27 in Africa after accumulating 350 points. With the loss suffered in the international friendly against Zambia and a draw against…
HARARE – Egypt jetted into the country mid-morning yesterday ahead of their World Cup qualifier with the Warriors on Sunday. Led by American coach Bob Bradley and his assistance of Diaa El-Sayed and Zaki Abdel-Fattah, the Egyptians are bidding for their first ticket to the prestigious tournament since 1990. The Pharaohs are firm favourites to…
PRETORIA – Benni McCarthy has called time on his professional soccer career. Bafana Bafana’s record goalscorer, currently on the books of Orlando Pirates, announced the decision through his agency, saying: “I have been so blessed to have enjoyed a remarkable career that took me from the township fields of Nyanga Stadium, to winner’s medals in…
HARARE – The oldest schoolboy rugby derby in Zimbabwe is upon us again. The century old rivalry between St George’s College and Prince Edward explodes at Saints Saturday in a battle of two undefeated teams. St George’s head into this tie oozing confidence having beaten the Tigers twice in 2012. The Saints are currently having…
HARARE – Pacesetters n the Zifa Northern Region division one league, Commando Bullets, are confident they will continue with their winning ways when they take on Starbill at Gwanzura Stadium tomorrow. The army side top the log standing with 18 points from nine games while Starbill are seven points behind Commando. Commando Bullets coach Wilson…
MASVINGO – The Regency Flamboyant Twenty20 cricket tournament is now in its third week running, with the first round of matches having been played at the scenic Triangle Country Club. The crowd was entertained by some great exhibition of batting by former Zimbabwe A player Tendai Chisoro and young Bob Mudzingwa and the find of…
