Hall’s 67 leads in Dubai; Injured Wie shoots 72
DUBAI: Lydia Hall of Wales shot a 5-under 67 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Anna Nordqvist of Sweden in the second round of the Dubai Ladies Masters. Michelle…
Gates take 2nd-round lead in the Australian PGA
COOLUM: Bobby Gates shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Australian PGA, while fellow American John Daly had an 83 to miss the cut…
Henin-Clijsters considering 2012 Olympic doubles
ANTWERP: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin are considering playing doubles together at the 2012 London Olympics. The Belgian stars said at a joint press conference on Thursday they are open…
ITF offers Sampras replica for Davis Cup wins
LONDON/ LOS ANGELES: The president of the International Tennis Federation has offered Pete Sampras a replica trophy from his two Davis Cup wins following the theft of much of his…
FIFA gives Ghana deadline to end govt interference
ACCRA: FIFA gave Ghana three days to end government interference in soccer or its national federation will be referred to its emergency committee and possibly banned from international competition. FIFA…
Capello tips Allardyce and Redknapp for England
LONDON: Fabio Capello reckons Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp are the current leading two candidates to replace him when he steps down as England manager in 2012. The Football Association…
Arsenal won’t fear anyone, says Wenger
LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger vowed his team had nothing to fear after they advanced to the knockout phase of the Champions League and a likely showdown with one of…
The state of African refugees in Egypt
By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Latika, a 50-year-old Ethiopian woman, stated her life in Egypt is like “living in a cage.” Latika, who once struggled with security troops in her home…
Barakat out of Ittihad trip, trio back
CAIRO: Ahly will be without influential midfielder Mohamed Barakat when they face Ittihad in Alexandria on Friday, while three key players are fit again after injury. Manager Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Shafi ‘Zizo’…
Bani Obeid players promised extraordinary bonus
CAIRO: Bani Obeid players have been promised multiplied bonuses if they beat Zamalek in the Egyptian Cup round of 32 tie on Friday. The second-tier side visit the Premier League…
