‘Sports’ Archives
Germans deserve victory over Maradona’s Argentina
Like their South American counterparts and five-time champions Brazil, Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup by Germany, who put on a class act to reach the semi-finals. Diego Maradona and his side went into the quarterfinal match with an edge, but they came unstuck at the hands of a more committed and determined German squad whose 4-0 [...]
Maradona reflects on ‘toughest day’
Diego Maradona described Argentina's humiliation at the hands of Germany as the toughest day of his life. Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany went through to the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at the Green Point Stadium. It left Lionel Messi, the world's best player, sobbing in the dressing room and Maradona hinting it could be the [...]
‘Toughest day’ of Maradona’s life
He walked into the press conference with chin and nose in the air, but the dejection shrouding Diego Armando Maradona was palpable. After overseeing the routing of his beloved Argentina by four German goals to nil in the quarterfinals of the World Cup at Cape Town stadium on Saturday night, the stocky body which had sustained butcher-like cleaves [...]
Argentina shattered as Maradona mulls future
CAPE TOWN — Argentina head home on Sunday with their World Cup dream in tatters and coach Diego Maradona lamenting the toughest day of his life as he considers whether to quit. The South American giants didn't just lose to long-time rival Germany in the quarter-finals, they were humiliated 4-0 and it appears Maradona's reign could be over. A [...]
Fabian Cancellara hoping prologue win will end motorised doping claims
Fabian Cancellara is an anomaly among professional cyclists. For one thing he has the wholesome build of a rugby wing forward (he is 6ft 1in and 80kg) while the rest mostly resemble Welsh wingers from the 1970s. When he stands next to his milk-fed team-mates at presentation ceremonies it looks like he has brought his kids along in cute replica [...]
Tour de France 1st stage under way
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara is wearing the leader's yellow jersey as Tour de France riders set off for the first stage through Belgian and Dutch lowlands. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is the top-placed rider among expected title contenders in the 196-man peloton now zooming along the 138-mile ride from [...]
New Jersey Nets, president Rod Thorn wait for LeBron James to decide before making next move
Don't expect any fireworks on the Fourth from the Nets Sunday. With LeBron James expected to make a decision on where he will play next season as early as Monday, the Nets are satisfied with sitting back and waiting for the King to reveal his plans before they make their next move. Team president Rod Thorn said Friday that the Nets had no [...]
A Fourth just for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh
Happy Fourth of July, everybody! Most know this is the uniquely American national holiday when we celebrate Independence Day -- the day our founding forefathers, in 1776, had the foresight to declare our freedom in the hopes that someday LeBron James and Chris Bosh would be free to join Dwyane Wade in Miami. Thomas Jefferson, he would have wanted [...]
Cleveland fans greet, plead with LeBron James to stay as he meets with Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls
CLEVELAND - As the mob's numbers swelled outside a parking garage entry way Saturday morning, police officers attempted to curb all activity before LeBron James arrived. When a vintage convertible roadster rolled by and the driver revved his engine, he was pulled over. Fans who placed black placards with the word "HOME" on the concrete were told [...]
World Cup replica made of cocaine found in Colombia
A replica World Cup trophy seized by anti-drugs police in Colombia is made out of cocaine, lab tests have confirmed. The 36cm (14in) statue was found in a delivery crate at Bogota airport. The crate was in an airmail warehouse waiting to be sent to an address in Spain, airport anti-drug chief Jose Piedrahita said. In another development, a [...]