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LONDON. — Mesut Ozil has warned Arsenal he will only stay if Arsene Wenger signs a new contract. The German international, who has 18 months remaining on his contract, attacked…
Reds, United eye Cup final showdown
LONDON. — Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has pledged to bring out the heavy artillery for tonight’s League Cup semi-final first leg at home to English Premier League basement club…
Mahrez eyes Afcon title
LIBREVILLE. — A new-look Ivory Coast will defend their African Cup of Nations soccer title while the hosts’ lightning-quick striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the cast of superstar names as the…
Victims speak out on mbanje cakes
From Walter Nyamukondiwa in KADOMA— Eating marijuana-laced muffins that trigger bouts of hallucinations and paranoia is hardly the best way to celebrate the New Year, as several Kadoma youths found…
Another cricket star leaves SA
JOHANNESBURG. — Sussex have confirmed the signing of South Africa allrounder David Wiese on a three-year Kolpak deal as he becomes the latest player to end his international career.
Africa poised for sustainable growth, but . . .
Alan Hirsch Correspondent— As we know, growth accelerations are pretty commonplace among developing countries. Economist Ricardo Haussman and his colleagues identified 83 growth accelerations of eight consecutive years at 2 percent…
Thomas wins
LOS ANGELES. — American golfer Justin Thomas held off red-hot Hideki Matsuyama to win his third USPGA Tour title on Sunday with a final-round 69 at the Tournament of Champions…
Bekele eyes London Marathon
LONDON. — Triple Olympic track champion Kenenisa Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner in history, will make another attempt at claiming the world record over the classic 26,2 mile distance when…
Fishing can wait for Nadal
SYDNEY. — Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal says he would be at home fishing if he felt he could no longer challenge the top names, with his passion undimmed despite…
Taibu a man on a mission
LONDON. — Tatenda Taibu has a lot on his plate — but then he seems to like it that way. Captain of his country at 20, Taibu retired before he…