No Rio for Sharapova

LONDON. — Maria Sharapova will miss next month’s Rio Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday decided to defer its decision on the Russian multiple grand slam…

WADA wants quick action

LONDON. — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) urged the Kenyan government to act “quickly in the interest of protecting clean sport” after the athletics powerhouse found itself caught in the…

Young Sables shine

Percival Sizara in DURBAN, South Africa WINGER Peter Davis delivered the proverbial sucker punch as his try spurred the Old Mutual Zimbabwe Under-18 rugby side to a thrilling 16-9 victory…

Wenger likes Sissoko

PARIS. — Self-confessed Arsenal loving Moussa Sissoko has been described as “remarkable” by Arsene Wenger following his exploits at Euro 2016. Sissoko, who last month claimed Arsenal were the “club…

Mlauzi happy

Sports Reporter WITH less than a month to go before the Olympic Games begin in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Mighty Warriors coach Shadreck Mlauzi says the team is shaping up…

Bhunu upbeat

Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE are fancying their chances of remaining in the Europe/Africa Group II when they take on Georgia in the Davis Cup Europe/Africa Group II relegation play-off tie this…

Fatal blow for healing France

PARIS. — The open-top bus for the victory parade was ready and President Francois Hollande said France’s success at Euro 2016 was helping the country to heal from the Paris…

Pogba might stay

LONDON. — Manchester United’s summer transfer plans could suffer a major blow after Paul Pogba’s agent suggested that his client could sign a new deal at Juventus.

DeMbare rookie gets Caf ban

Sports Reporter DYNAMOS rookie Peace Makaha has been handed a four-match ban by the Confederation of African Football. Makaha was convicted by the CAF Disciplinary Board for insulting the match…

86 suspected vandals granted bail

Thandeka Moyo Bulawayo Bureau EIGHTY-SIX people were yesterday granted bail pending their trial for allegedly engaging in violent demonstrations and looting in Bulawayo last Wednesday.