Nadal beats Federer
INDIAN WELLS — Lured by the anticipation of another duel between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, tennis fans packed the main stadium at the BNP Paribas Open on a sultry evening in the desert.Champion Vettel sets Red Bull pace
MELBOURNE – World Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel set an ominous pace in his Red Bull on the first day of practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix yesterday.England put Kiwis on the ropes
WELLINGTON – England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test cricket in Wellington yesterday.
Mbare’s super rugby academy
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterTHEY do not have a training ground of their own, they don’t have a team bus, they don’t have the facilities for good training such as scrum machines or even a gym.
But they have passion, love and discipline.
Cheetahs squad named
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterTWO changes have been made to the Cheetahs side that will take part at the Hong Kong leg of the International Rugby Board World Sevens Series from the side that played at the Spar Zimbabwe Sevens last week.
Nyamutsamba lauds Pekani
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterCHEETAHS coach and former Sables winger, Gilbert “Gidza” Nyamutsamba, believes Zimbabwe rugby will develop better and produce more quality players if administrators emulate the work being done at Mbare Academy.
United won’t falter
LONDON — Manchester United winger Ashley Young has warned title rivals Manchester City there is no chance his team of serial winners will falter with the English Premier League soccer crown within touching distance.Arsene to stay
LONDON — Arsene Wenger insists that he intends to fulfil his contract with English Premiership soccer side Arsenal, which currently runs until 2014.The French manager’s position has come under increasing scrutiny in recent times, with some Arsenal fans growing frustrated with their lack of success in recent years.
Bayern Munich face resurgent Juventus
NYON — Four-times winners Bayern Munich will face resurgent Juventus in the pick of the Champions League soccer quarter-finals following the draw made in Nyon yesterday, with favourites Barcelona paired with Paris St Germain.Barca target Real record
MADRID — Back on track in Europe, Barcelona will return to chasing history in the Spanish soccer league with Real Madrid’s point record still in reach.Barcelona are well on their way to dethroning Madrid for the league title with a 13-point lead with 11 games to go, but the Catalan club will need a near perfect run-in to surpass

