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NEW YORK. — Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an arm injury scare and long-time rival Rafael Nadal shone in 33-degree heat as the US Open tennis tournament showcased its $650 million upgrade on Monday. World number one Djokovic, also the 2011 winner in New York and chasing his third major of the year, defeated Jerzy Janowicz […]
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Tedious Manyepo : Sports Reporter ZPC KARIBA coach Sunday “Mhofu” Chidzambwa has downplayed his team’s chances of landing the league title, but wants his men to win all their remaining games to finish the race on a high note. The Kariba side are in fourth place with 34 points, nine behind leaders FC Platinum, but can cut […]
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Robson Sharuko : Senior Sports Editor CALLISTO Pasuwa’s Nations Cup adventure, which began in comical fashion with his players refusing to board the plane amid a rebellion against a hapless ZIFA leadership, will end in a blaze of glory — and the possibility of the coach setting another benchmark of excellence — on the shores of […]
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Grace Chingoma : Senior Sports Reporter TENDAI NDORO wants to make up for lost time and is ready to grab the opportunity to become one of the regulars in Callisto Pasuwa’s squad ahead of next year’s African Cup of Nations finals in Gabon. The Orlando Pirates striker returned into the national team fold in the last Warriors […]
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Petros Kausiyo : Deputy Sports Editor LIKE wine that matures with age, Edward Sadomba’s years of experience appears to be coming in handy for Sudanese giants Al Hilal with the Zimbabwean international’s goals helping them to stretch their lead over bitter rivals El Merreikh in the championship race. Sadomba struck his seventh goal in nine league matches […]
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Ellina Mhlanga : Sports Reporter CHARLES Manyuchi’s promoters Oriental Quarries Boxing Promoters were yesterday expected to meet the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board as they step up preparations for his title defence next month. The World Boxing Council welterweight silver champion is currently training in Zambia for his voluntary defence fight scheduled for September 30 […]
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Ellina Mhlanga : Sports Reporter THE Government has honoured World Boxing Council welterweight silver champion, Charles Manyuchi, for his achievements by giving him a diplomatic passport. Manyuchi was handed the diplomatic passport yesterday by Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko at ceremony held at Rainbow Towers for Team Zimbabwe which will compete at the Paralympic Games.
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Andy Hodges : Special Correspondent MY last instalment in The Herald, asking CAPS United fans to come out in full force and support the team, provoked an interesting debate with some readers asking why the team doesn’t use Gwanzura as its home ground. I was part of the CAPS leadership, as club chairman, who moved the club […]
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Tedious Manyepo : Sports Reporter TOP Zimbabwean wrestler Herbert Mururi is unfazed by the Herculean task which lies ahead of him in the bi-annual World Belt Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan from September 2 to 9. The fighter, who is the only Zimbabwean to contest in the premier world championships, left for Johannesburg yesterday where he was scheduled […]
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WENTWORTH. — Europe’s Ryder Cup golf team captain Darren Clarke announced England’s Lee Westwood, Germany’s Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters of Belgium as his three wildcards yesterday. With rookies taking up five of the nine automatic qualifying places, Clarke had been expected to turn to experienced Ryder Cup campaigners Westwood and Kaymer.
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LOS ANGELES. — Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is joining the “Dancing With the Stars” cast, ABC television announced yesterday, as the gold medalist said he thought reaction to his tale about being held up at a Rio de Janeiro gas station had been blown out of proportion. Lochte (32) was dropped by four of his […]
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MANCHESTER. — Raheem Sterling has paid tribute to Pep Guardiola for his rejuvenation this season. Sterling also insists he didn’t head into the season determined to make his critics eat their words. The Manchester City winger was at a low ebb in the summer following a disappointing first season at the Etihad Stadium and criticism for […]
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MILAN. — England goalkeeper Joe Hart arrived in Turin yesterday ahead of undergoing a medical that was expected to see him signing a season-long loan deal with the unfashionable Italian Serie A soccer club. Hart (29) has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City following the signing of Claudio Bravo from Barcelona and […]
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Robson Sharuko : Senior Sports Editor FOR a domestic Premiership which has been crying out for magicians to woo fans back to stadiums, it’s ironic that one of the finest pieces of individual brilliance this season could be lost in a haze of confusion and sheer incompetence on the part of blundering match officials. In a tight, […]
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MANCHESTER. — Sergio Aguero could escape a retrospective ban and feature in the upcoming Manchester derby after a new video emerged that appears to show he made no contact with Winston Reid. Video replays from Sunday’s game at the Etihad appeared to suggest the Manchester City striker elbowed his West Ham opponent.