adminTrapped Snowden has more secrets
MOSCOW. — US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden yesterday marked three weeks stuck in a Moscow airport transit lounge, as a supporter warned the fugitive possessed even more secrets that could damage the United States government.
Congolese flee to Uganda
BUNDIBUGYO. — More than 55 000 refugees from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have arrived in Uganda after fleeing a rebel attack, Red Cross officials said yesterday, although the rate of new arrivals has begun to slow down.
Tyson Gay tests positive
LONDON. — Tyson Gay, the fastest man in the world this year, has tested positive for a banned substance and has pulled out of the World Athletics Championships on Moscow next month.Man City slip in friendly
JOHANNESBURG. — Manuel Pellegrini’s spell in charge of Manchester City started with a defeat to South African side Supersport in the first match of the English Premier League soccer side’s pre-season campaign yesterday.James Dasaolu shines
LONDON. — Watch out Usain Bolt. Britain now has its own global sprint star in the making. His name is James Dasaolu and on Saturday he not only breached the 10-second barrier that is the benchmark of world-class 100 metres running but smashed it to bits, clocking a time of 9.91sec at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium to become the secondTiger Woods faces Rory Mcllroy
BEIJING. — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will go head-to-head in a two-man golf exhibition for the second time in China following last year’s outlandish Duel at Jinsha Lake, organisers said on Saturday.Gunners give Gonzalo Higuain ultimatum
LONDON. — English Premiership soccer side Arsenal have told Gonzalo Higuain they want a quick decision on whether he still intends to join them this summer or they will turn their attention to other targets.
Man United to spend
LONDON. — David Moyes has been told he can spend as much as he likes.The new Manchester United boss has targeted both Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo — even though they would cost over £75 million each.
Cook hails Anderson
NOTTINGHAM. — England captain Alastair Cook praised the “outstanding” James Anderson after the fast-medium bowler guided the hosts to a nerve-wracking 14-run win over Australia in the first Ashes Test cricket at Trent Bridge yesterday.England draw first blood
NOTTINGHAM. — James Anderson secured victory for England by 14 runs in the first Investec Ashes Test cricket in a gripping encounter against Australia at Trent Bridge yesterday.Tireless Anderson (five for 73) bowled 13 successive overs on an agonising final morning, his burst of three wickets for six runs helping to give him 10 in the match.