Archive for September, 2008
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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September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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 [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Sport News | No Comments
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.
September 28th, 2008 | Posted in Golf | No Comments