Ali welcomed home
LOUISVILLE. — The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali accompanied his body back to his hometown Louisville, ahead of a public funeral procession and service expected to draw huge crowds…
Saintfiet salutes Warriors
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports Editor BELGIAN coach Tom Saintfiet has heaped praise on the Warriors following their qualification for the 2017 African Cup of Nations finals, revealing that he had always…
Face of real Islam
LOUISVILLE. — At a time when Muslims in America are facing scorn and bigotry, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali should be remembered as the true, peaceful face of Islam,…
Plunging dollar, Nigeria sabotage push oil prices
LONDON. — Brent crude oil prices rose yesterday, lifted by a plunge in the dollar that could spur demand just as attacks on Nigerian oil infrastructure tighten supplies, but signs…
Yadah Stars hold Buffaloes
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter BUFFALOES and Yadah Stars shared the spoils in a ZIFA Eastern Region Division One League top-of-the-table clash at the weekend. The Mutare army side are on 17…
US employment report casts doubts on Fed rate
WASHINGTON. — The US economy created the fewest number of jobs in more than five years in May, hurt by a strike by Verizon workers and a fall in goods…
Djokovic optimistic
PARIS. — Novak Djokovic insists the enticing prospect of becoming only the third man to sweep a calendar Grand Slam and the first since Rod Laver in 1969 is “achievable”.
Carrick gets new deal
LONDON. — Michael Carrick has agreed a new contract at Manchester United, according to Perth Glory CEO Peter Filopoulos. The veteran midfielder’s current contract expires in the summer and he…



