‘Sports’ Archives
Business as usual for suspended Confederation of African Football pair
Business as usual is the unofficial Fifa motto amid widespread accusations of corruption but the Confederation of African Football has taken the maxim a step further. The CAF officials Slim Aloulou and Amadou Diakité were suspended from all football activities by Fifa's ethics committee last November for their part in the discredited 2018 and [...]
Al Sadd, Rayyan rivalry caps opening week
Al Gharafa had a seamless transition from one Brazilian coach to another last season. Caio Junior, after taking charge from compatriot Marcos Paqueta, made an instant impact, leading his side to the league title, their fifth overall. But with rivals Al Sadd and Al Rayyan both adding more force this season, the 2010/11 Qatar Stars League [...]
All-time win record within Villwock’s grasp
He shies away from talk about shattering records. Instead, 1972 South Kitsap High School graduate Dave Villwock prefers to view the record-setting racers of the Unlimited Hydroplane circuit along the lines of the presidential faces carved into Mount Rushmore. Each has their own legacy. The 56-year-old Villwock said during Tuesday’s [...]
Lolo Jones successfully defended her title in the 60-meter hurdles by setting a world indoor championships record Saturday in Doha
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lolo Jones successfully defended her title in the 60-meter hurdles by setting a world indoor championships record Saturday in Doha, Qatar. Enlarge This Image Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters Lolo Jones celebrating her victory in the 60-meter hurdles in Qatar. She flirted with elimination in the semifinals when she hit a [...]
