Rooney hits back

LONDON. — Wayne Rooney has accused his critics of judging him too soon, though the Manchester United captain admits he was disappointing in last Friday’s victory at Aston Villa.

Alonso, Button penalised

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS. — McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start last in tomorrow’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after being hit with heavy grid penalties for changes to their…

Crocker in US Amateur quarter-finals

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter SEAN Crocker impressed as he advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Amateur to set up a date against Calif Austin James of Canada. The Zimbabwean golfer,…

Juve gun for fifth scudetto

MILAN. — Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta has warned the loss of key players won’t put the brakes on their bid for a record-equalling fifth consecutive scudetto, which begins tomorrow…

Felix lays out Olympics plans

BEIJING. — Allyson Felix will not decide whether to try a sprint double at next year’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics based on her performance at the Beijing world championships, she…

Rhinos declare war on opponents

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter BLACK Rhinos have declared war on their opponents Mushowani Stars when the two teams clash this afternoon at Commando in a Northern Region Division One Soccer…

Federer rolls into quarter-finals

CINCINNATI. — Swiss tennis star Roger Federer engineered a 6-1, 6-1 rout in less than an hour, outclassing the big-serving Kevin Anderson to join Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of…

Man hires two prostitutes

Fungai Lupande Court Reporter A Harare man who hired two prostitutes for a three-some and later dozed off, accused the women of stealing his $250. Tinashe Katengu (26) of number 1726…

Ugandan motocross riders Zim-bound

Collin Matiza Sports Editor PREPARATIONS for next weekend’s FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championship have gathered a healthy dose of momentum with the news that Uganda will send a…

Man destroys house in domestic dispute

Prosper Dembedza Court Reporter An Epworth man reportedly destroyed his house and toilet at the height of a domestic dispute with his wife, a Harare Civil Court magistrate heard yesterday.

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