adminAkpom rescues Arsenal in tour
TOKYO. — A late winner from 17-year-old substitute Chuba Akpom rescued Arsenal yesterday as the Gunners completed their Asian tour with a 2-1 win over Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds. At…
Bale wants out of Tottenham
LONDON. — Gareth Bale has rocked Tottenham by telling chairman Daniel Levy he wants to join Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid. According to Spanish paper Marca, Bale has accused Levy…
Fabregas not going anywhere
LONDON. — New Barcelona boss Tata Martino has told Manchester United: We will not sell you Cesc Fabregas. Martino has immediately told David Moyes that Fabregas is not for sale…
I was made to inspire people, says Bolt
LONDON — Triple London 2012 Olympic champion Usain Bolt said on Thursday he was “made to inspire” and that his world-beating exploits on the track were down to natural talent…
Warriors ready for Mauritius
Ishemunyoro Chingwere in Quatre Bornes, Mauritius NEWLY-APPOINTED Warriors’ coach, Ian “Dibango” Gorowa, has praised the enthusiasm being displayed by the band of home-based Warriors who are here for a CHAN…
I won’t worship a homophobic God: Archbishop Tutu
Johannesburg — Retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he will never worship a “homophobic God” and will rather go to hell. The retired archbishop was speaking at the launch of a…
Bamako meets elections conditions
BAMAKO. — Conditions have been met for a credible presidential election in Mali, the head of the European Union observation mission said yesterday, 48 hours ahead of the first round.…
Tunisia names opposition assassin
TUNIS/BENGHAZI. — Tunisian Interior Minister Lotfi Ben Jeddou revealed yesterday the identity of the killer of Mohamed Brahmi, a prominent opposition figure who was shot dead on Thursday by unidentified…
US still to determine Morsi ouster
WASHINGTON. — The Obama administration will not make a formal determination as to whether the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi by the military was a coup, a senior administration…
Cuba celebrates 60th anniversary
HAVANA. — Cuba yesterday commemorated the 60th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Barracks, which is considered the beginning of the revolution led by Fidel Castro. President Raul Castro…