Archive for September, 2008

South Africa trounce Malawi

Bafana had a great win over Malawi beating them 3-0. Bernard Parker got a brace, his first goal was in the 34th minute off a Simphiwe Tshabalala's cross and the other one was scored in the 80th minute. Daine Klate managed to get his name on the score sheet making it in the 90th minute.
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Bafana’s Pienaar faces assault charge

Everton star picked up by UK cops after woman is beaten Borrie La Grange, Werner Swart and Sapa-AFP
BAFANA star Steven Pienaar is in hot water after he allegedly assaulted a woman at his Liverpool, UK, home.
The 26-year-old Pienaar, a midfielder for English Premier League side Everton, handed himself over to local police on Sunday [...]

Woods faces long road back

AFP WASHINGTON - Tiger Woods expects it will take another 18 months before he fully recovers from the left knee surgery that he underwent in June even though he will be back competing sometime next year.
The 32-year-old Woods elected to have the cruciate ligament surgery after he won the US Open at Torrey Pines, California [...]

Ponting determined to succeed

AFP Australia captain Ricky Ponting vowed today to make amends for his past failures in the upcoming Test series in India.
Ponting, one of the seven batsmen to have completed 10,000 Tests runs, has averaged a dismal 12.28 in eight matches in India since his maiden visit with Mark Taylor's side in 1996.
“I'll work really hard [...]

WP still in with a chance

They need to win by at least 19 points, with a bonus point and deny Lions one — that’s all
Craig Ray Western Province failed to gain a crucial bonus point in their contentious Currie Cup fixture against neighbours Boland at the weekend, but thanks to the Sharks, they still have something to play for [...]

Donald offers to help Proteas

Sapa Cricket legend Allan Donald has offered his help to the Proteas in their quest to beat World Champions Australia later this year.
Donald, who is returning to the country after a stint as bowling coach at Warwickshire, said he was keen to chat to coach Mickey Arthur about helping the side.
The former fast bowler [...]

Loud praise for Singapore GP

First Formula 1 night race will be a hard act to follow Martin Parry, Sapa-AFP
Singapore is revelling in ringing praise from key figures in Formula 1 after successfully hosting the sport’s first night race.
Commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone went as far as calling it the new jewel in the sport’s crown, while team owners [...]

Four SA golfers in top 10

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Four South African golfers finished in the top 10 in international events at the weekend.
Ernie Els led the charge with a fifth place in the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta. Trevor Immelman finished two shots back. In Europe, Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen played inspired golf in the British Masters.
Schwartzel at one stage held [...]

Jankovic eyes number one spot

AFP BEIJING — Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, fresh off her win at the China Open, says she is determined to finish the year as the WTA's top player and is eyeing Grand Slam glory next season.
The world number two, now just 21 points behind Serena Williams at the top of the rankings, beat Svetlana Kuznetsova [...]

Garcia fights off Cup loss

SPAIN’S Sergio Garcia, trying to bounce back from a disappointing Ryder Cup performance, seized the lead in the US PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta.