SHAKE IT OFF

IT’S the ultimate sign of respect before matches — but throughout history, the pre-match handshake hasn’t always gone smoothly. Just last night, eagle-eyed fans managed to spot what looked like…

Wimbledon disappointed as players plan protest

LONDON. — Wimbledon organisers say they are ‘surprised and disappointed’ that leading players are planning to continue their prize money protest at this year’s grasscourt major. This month the All…

Dapurahunzva eyes national crown

Liberty Dube Entertainment Correspondent DAPURAHUNZVA Arts Ensemble’s resounding victory at the Chibuku Neshamwari Manicaland provincial finals last Saturday has ignited a bold new chapter for the traditional dance troupe. With…

Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms: Hearn

ANTHONY Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their all-British heavyweight fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn – and any attempt to move it to the United…

TUCH COURAGE

WHEN Jude Bellingham appeared frustrated during England’s drab World Cup draw with Ghana, manager Thomas Tuchel grabbed his face and gave the star midfielder an encouraging smile. Later in the…

ENZ OF THE ROAD?

REAL MADRID star Marc Cucurella has urged old Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez to join him at the Bernabeu. Cucurella, 27, has signed a six-year deal with Jose Mourinho‘s men after…

Cholera is back, a call for vigilance

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters JUST when many of us thought cholera was behind us, the disease has once again made an unwelcome return to Manicaland. Health authorities have reported…

Brazil advance, history for Bafana

BRAZIL punished Scotland’s defensive frailties to advance to the FIFA World Cup’s last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina completed a historic hat-trick by progressing to the…

PASSING THE BUCK

MANCHESTER UNITED players will report for pre-season training in two weeks and there is every chance a new arrival will not be among them. That is hardly cause for panic.…

$48 000 vanishes, Zambia escape ends in jail

Lovemore Kadzura Weekender Reporter A FORMER cashier at N Richards Wholesale in Rusape, who last year embezzled US$48 000 meant for banking after a public holiday, fled to Zambia under…