Why Japan can’t be underestimated in the last 16

DOHA. — Of all the unexpected lessons learned so far at this FIFA World Cup, perhaps the biggest one is that you write Japan off at your peril.  Their next…

Matriculation exam tips: Five unconventional ideas

It is exam season, and students are under pressure to do well academically in preparation for upcoming university applications. Alternative methods of study, such as changing the scene or using…

Cameroon shock Brazil, miss out

DOHA. — Ten-man Cameroon bowed out of the 2022 World Cup with their heads held high yesterday after stunning five-time winners Brazil 1-0 in their final Group G match at…

Pele in good spirits after hospital visit

SAO PAULO. –  Pele has thanked well-wishers for sending “good vibes” after confirming his hospital stay was a routine visit. Concerns were raised on Wednesday when ESPN Brasil reported Pele…

Chisora opens up on brawls, cigars and showdown with Fury

LONDON — Is Tyson Fury’s challenger for the world heavyweight boxing title Dereck or Derek Chisora? Does this devout follower of Jesus prefer his name with or without a C?…

‘She Said’: A new entry in pantheon of great newspaper movies

Ann Hornaday Youth Interactive Correspondent The broad factual contours of the story related in “She Said” are well known: In 2017, New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor published…

Changes African Football Must Make To Become Competitive At A World Cup

It’s certainly a case of some nations or continents typically faring better at World Cups than others. And, in some instances, you could suggest there’s room for improvement where nations from Africa are concerned. But what changes can African football, in general, make to ensure more competitive appearances from countries from the continent at the World Cups?

How Football Became the Most Popular Sport in Zimbabwe

The long history of sports in Zimbabwe is intertwined with the country’s development and its involvement with the international community. Many sports were imported by the country’s colonisers, and this has led to the emergence of Zimbabwean teams in many international sports in the modern day. Likewise, sports culture and sports betting in Zimbabwe have similarly evolved. An understanding of the country’s history in sports will provide insight into both.

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