adminGunners score a double
LONDON. — Arsene Wenger and Aaron Ramsey have won the Barclays English Premier League soccer manager and player of the month awards for September in recognition of Arsenal’s flying start…
American shutdown continues
WASHINGTON. – The “unthinkable” threat of a US default weighed on Washington Monday, as a standoff over raising the government debt ceiling drowned out angst over a week-long government shutdown.…
Bieber, Ariana photo is fake
LOS ANGELES. —A photo has emerged that shows Justin Bieber (19) holding what looks like a long joint next to a woman who very much resembles rumoured love interest Ariana…
Bale’s tough test
LONDON. — Harry Redknapp says he always thought Gareth Bale was a special player, but he believes the Welshman now faces a big challenge to emerge from Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow…
Pietersen awarded damages over advert
LONDON. — England cricketer Kevin Pietersen was yesterday awarded undisclosed libel damages over an advertisement that suggested he had tampered with his bat during this year’s Ashes series against Australia.…
Players care about England: Gerrard
LONDON. — England captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed as “nonsense” the notion that his international soccer teammates are not motivated by the prospect of playing for their country. The 33-year-old…
Djokovic relaxed
SHANGHAI. — Novak Djokovic said yesterday he is relaxed about the possibility of Rafael Nadal opening up a huge lead at the top of the world men’s tennis rankings and…
DJ Premier, Nas to do album together
DJ Premier says that he and Nas will do an album together once Nas’ contract with Def Jam runs out. DJ Premier says that he and Nas will be working…
Clashes break out in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO. — Clashes have broken out in Rio de Janeiro as striking teachers and their supporters took to the streets to protest against salary levels and a police…
Mugabe spot on on Syria, UN
Dr Mose Gejo THERE is no doubt that President Mugabe is Africa’s political grandmaster, a great visionary and fearless defender of principles that would make the world fair, just and…