Gunners rock Chelsea Dec 1, 2008
The result means Arsenal are in fourth place, seven points behind the leaders ahead of second-placed Liverpool's match at home to West Ham on Monday ... The striker, half a yard offside, blasted his shot past Cech to level the match 59 minutes in. (iAfrica.com)
Smith looks Down Under Nov 30, 2008
Smith said that although Bangladesh had been beaten with plenty to spare, South Africa had used the two matches to "work on a few things, talk about a few things and implement a few things. Our intensity this afternoon showed we were able to step it up a level when we wanted to." ... Captain Mohammad Ashraful said it had been one of the toughest series he had been involved in but he felt there had been some encouragement for Bangladesh in each of the matches they had played ... He also felt... (iAfrica.com)
Shock result: Wales win Wallaby thriller Nov 30, 2008
Williams made a break down midfield, and when tackled made a deft offload to man-of-the-match Byrne who passed to Roberts, the centre hauled down by Drew Mitchell five metres from the line ... After being voted man of the match, Byrne said: "It's been a long time coming, we've been unlucky the last few games. We've worked hard in the last few weeks ... we're that close to beating the top teams, and hopefully we can push on now." ... Man of the match: You can probably take you pick from the two... (iAfrica.com)
Diarise: The FNB Varsity Cup is back! Nov 30, 2008
45pm, before the Ikeys-Maties match at 4 ... Two other matches will take place on the first day in fact, all 31 matches in the 2009 FNB Varsity Cup will be played on Monday nights ... All four matches on Day One will be televised, live on SuperSport, with a total of 19 matches (including the play-offs) set to be televised in 2009. (iAfrica.com)
ABs wrap up Grand Slam Nov 30, 2008
A fiery and competitive match England ultimately just ran out of gas in the final 20 minutes and will certainly not have been helped by having to play almost half of the match with 14 men four players, Lee Mears, Toby Flood, James Haskell and Tom Rees all spending ten minutes on the sidelines ... Trailing 12-3 at the break England were still very much in the match but the All Blacks ability to fire in the second half is very well documented ... Simply too fit, strong and skilful the visitors... (iAfrica.com)
'Bucs' reach Telkom Final Nov 30, 2008
Sserunkuma had plenty to say to the match official and that could be the reason for his red card. But the sending off was a mystery and incensed Celtic so badly that assistant coach Toby de Nobrega was told to leave the bench after a heated discussion with the match officials ... Ebrahim was criticised during a league match earlier this season when Kaizer Chiefs striker Tshepo Bulu was viciously elbowed in the face by Maritzburg United defender Gary Goldstone and suffered a broken nose. (iAfrica.com)
Scolari warns his rivals Nov 30, 2008
A victory over Arsenal would be Scolari's first success in a truely significant match since taking charge. With Liverpool facing a winnable home game against West Ham on Monday, Chelsea cannot afford to drop points to their London rivals. (iAfrica.com)
England still undecided Nov 30, 2008
" Pietersen conceded there would be pressure on the players to return for the test matches. "I do think the BCCI will make every single effort to get us back here playing test match cricket in India. There are TV rights and financial considerations and they run world cricket don't they. (iAfrica.com)
Make or break for Gunners Nov 30, 2008
" Scolari and Wenger are old pals, having crossed paths in Japan in the 1990s, and the Portuguese is often a post-match dinner guest at the Frenchman's London home. The former Brazil manager said he and Wenger shared the same ideas about football, despite the personality differences between the explosive Scolari and the mild-mannered Gunners chief. "We are opponents only for 90 minutes," Scolari insisted. "Before the game, we'll talk and discuss the game ahead, this or that player ... Last... (iAfrica.com)
Alaska lion skull could fetch $45,000 Nov 29, 2008
Stretching 10 feet long, weighing 600 pounds, with 5-inch fangs and claws to match, the American lion possessed more muscle, brains and speed than its African cousins. Few Alaskans have heard of Panthera leo atrox ("horrible lion"), a contemporary of the mammoth and saber-toothed tiger. (Anchorage Daily News)
This will be his 64th game Nov 29, 2008
The Bulldogs have a chance match Tech s streak, the longest for either side, on Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Whitmire plans to be there at my age you never know and he hopes to witness history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No ODIs, but England will play Tests in India Nov 29, 2008
Hugh Morris, the ECB's managing director for England cricket, said: "The Test matches are in place and unless we get security advice to the contrary, we will be playing those Test matches. "Sadly we're in extraordinary times, and this won't be the normal build-up to a Test series. "But the Test matches stand and we will be prepared to play them." ... "I want to reiterate, we are changing the second Test match. It will take place in another city, but definitely not Mumbai.". (iAfrica.com)
'RWC not everything' Nov 29, 2008
We have to match that intensity or else it will be a long day. " Is the Rugby World Cup important? Leave a comment below! 365 Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica.com, a division of Primedia Online* - a Primedia company Reproduction without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.. (iAfrica.com)
All Blacks to walk it Nov 29, 2008
Starting with Graeme Simmons' post-match interview, Johnson has had to put up some stern defence around his inexperienced side but, come Saturday, he will be able to do no more than watch from the stands. It has been an odd weeks preparation for a high profile Test match more so in the media than anywhere else ... After Wales', now legendary stand-off in Cardiff last weekend, everyone has been keen to have their say on the pre-match ritual. (iAfrica.com)
India violence means more time in Oz Nov 29, 2008
Extra match for Proteas ... South Africa will play an extra warm-up match in Australia following the postponement of the inaugural Twenty20 Champions League in India which was due to start next week. (iAfrica.com)
SA wraps up Test series Nov 29, 2008
Zondeki wrapped up the match with Shahadat caught by AB de Villiers and Mahbubul Alam caught behind by Boucher. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Nonu moans about Wales Nov 28, 2008
What to do when the All Blacks are performing their traditional pre-match challenge has often proved a problem for opposition sides ... Nonu said he suspected Wales coach Warren Gatland, himself a New Zealander, has been behind the Haka response which he added would have caused "hurt" to All Black fans watching the match on television at home ... "But it was really hard. The Haka is a war dance. "If you're going to stand there like that then in the past people would have charged, but it's a... (iAfrica.com)
Boucher, Prince in control Nov 28, 2008
In a match in which batsmen have struggled to score quickly on a pitch giving some help to both seamers and spin bowlers, Prince and Boucher turned the match around as Bangladesh tried to fill in some overs before the second new ball was due ... Bangladesh came into the match with a record of one win only against 49 defeats in 56 Tests. (iAfrica.com)
Extra match for Proteas Nov 28, 2008
South Africa will play an extra warm-up match in Australia following the postponement of the inaugural Twenty20 Champions League in India which was due to start next week. The December 3-10 Champions League was postponed after a series of bombings and shootings in Mumbai, one of the venues due to be used for the tournament. (iAfrica.com)
That's a wrap: Fleckie's 2008 rugby awards Nov 28, 2008
I think this win was an improvement and more clinical on the 53-8 victory over Australia in the Tri-Nations and some of my lingering questions after that match were answered at Twickenham ... He won nine out 13 matches (for a 69% win rate); winning in Dunedin for the first time ever in Springbok history, he put 50 points past Australia and 40 points past England at Twickenham ... Jean had a disappointing 2007 when he was forced to miss the majority of the World Cup with that bicep injury,... (iAfrica.com)
Tough start for Boks Nov 28, 2008
The Springbok Sevens team will start their international season on Friday with a pool match against Scotland at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens ... The Springboks Sevens schedule on match day 1 in Dubai (SA times). (iAfrica.com)
Rooney puts the boot in Nov 28, 2008
The Swede left his successor Mark Hughes with plenty to live up to after masterminding victories in both derby matches last season as well as ensuring United, who can ill afford to lose any further ground to Chelsea and Liverpool, will have added incentive to do well on Sunday ... " Arsenal's supine performance in a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City last weekend enabled Aston Villa to replace them in the top four and Martin O'Neill's side could rise to third, for 24 hours at least, by beating... (iAfrica.com)
Mormons in the Crosshairs Nov 27, 2008
Next time it could be an online evangelical dating service hauled into court by a state "civil rights" office for not providing same-sex matchmaking. Oh wait, that already happened in New Jersey. (Townhall.com)
Boks to tame Lions Nov 27, 2008
You could see how important the win was for the guys, particularly for some of the senior players like Victor Matfield who has never won there before, and while Wales are still the Six Nations champions you always felt that in the back of their minds, England was seen as the big match on this tour ... Danny Care, the nuggety little scrumhalf for England even though he is relatively new to Test match rugby, is a great prospect and he was one of the only players to challenge the South African... (iAfrica.com)
Chelsea made to wait Nov 27, 2008
Group A is wide open after Chelsea drew 1-1 at Bordeaux with Nicolas Anelka on the score-sheet and Frank Lampard suspended for their final match at home to Romanians Cluj after a second yellow card. Roma won 3-1 at Cluj and host Bordeaux in their final match ... Atletico fans had to celebrate goals from Simao and Maxi Rodriguez outside their Vicente Calderon stadium after UEFA punished the club for disturbances and reported racist remarks by its fans during the group match against Marseille on... (iAfrica.com)
Who can topple the Kiwis? Nov 27, 2008
Under his inspirational guidance, the Kiwis began last season with five consecutive Cup titles in Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, US and Hong Kong to add to the last two events of the previous season, a run which extended to 47 matches unbeaten ... They ended the kiwis' 47-match unbeaten run in Adelaide to take the Cup title there, but could not manage another Cup title as Samoa and New Zealand finished the season strongly. (iAfrica.com)
WKU volleyball team wins conference title Nov 26, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:29 AM CST The WKU volleyball team (26-9) captured its third ever Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Championship title by sweeping New Orleans (25-21, 25-20, 25-19) in the 2008 championship match on Saturday afternoon ... But after regaining the lead, the Lady Toppers allowed New Orleans to stay in the match and eventually take a two point lead ... With the match tied much of the way, WKU took the lead off a kill by sophomore Emily Teegarden and went on to... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Wenger proud of victory Nov 26, 2008
The Gunners qualified from Group G with a match to spare thanks to Nicklas Bendtner's late goal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. But after three defeats in four matches, the storm of controversy generated by William Gallas's rant against his team-mates and the France defender's subsequent replacement as captain by Cesc Fabregas, Wenger was more concerned with the positive effect on the team's morale. (iAfrica.com)
CA clears Symonds Nov 26, 2008
Symonds was sent home from the northern city of Darwin in September for going fishing instead of attending a team meeting ahead of the three-match limited-overs series against Bangladesh ... He was banned for two matches and narrowly avoided being sent home from Australia's Ashes tour of England ... "I've told my teammates that I'm sorry to have put them through this distraction when they are trying to prepare for a test match." Symonds said he was continuing with his counseling and treatment... (iAfrica.com)
What makes you a good catch? Nov 25, 2008
I enjoy that telly(tv) more for my saturday soccer matches tho,not a movie buff myself ... Demi is now shopping online for a new PIMP glass to match his get-up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
All pace for Proteas? Nov 25, 2008
Fast bowler Monde Zondeki is likely to replace injured left-arm spinner Paul Harris, despite the addition to the squad of another slow left-armer in Robin Peterson, with the South Africans treating the matches against Bangladesh as preparation for their tour of Australia next month ... "We are not used to batting on bouncy wickets but we will try to do better in the next Test," said Ashraful, who was also heartened by the way his bowlers fought back on the second day of the match after conceding... (iAfrica.com)
Not so fast Mr Santana... Nov 25, 2008
But those wins came against Malawi B, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana B and an under-strength Cameroon squad which had no less than 13 players unavailable on the day of the match. But Bafana managed only a narrow 3-2 victory over the Indomitable Lions which makes one wonders as to what might have happened if the Likes of Samuel Eto'o and Geremi had heeded their call-ups for this match ... Do they do a pre-match Haka like the All Blacks. (iAfrica.com)
Chelsea eye fine vintage Nov 25, 2008
But the hosts will go into the match knowing Luis Felipe's Scolari's men have been spluttering of late and a win at their compact Chaban-Delmas stadium will turn Group A on its head ... In the very likely scenario the group will go down the final match, Chelsea host Cluj while Bordeaux travel to the Italian capital on December 9 ... A quick look at the respective seasons so far of Chelsea and Bordeaux would explain why Scolari's expensively assembled side of internationals go into the match as... (iAfrica.com)
Michelle's Heath despair Nov 25, 2008
"If it gets to the point where I can't situate my life in a way that they stay away more, then I'll drop a match on acting. I'll be sad. I like to act. It's saved my life over and over again. I have this thing that I'm in love with acting and now it has this baggage.". Ledger died of an accidental drugs overdose in his New York apartment in January. (iAfrica.com)
Fabregas leads Gunners Nov 25, 2008
After three defeats in four matches the Gunners cannot afford another loss on Tuesday, so Wenger has little choice but to turn back to his most talented defender ... "He (Gallas) will play against Kiev. The captain will be Fabregas. It is a permanent thing," Wenger said at a press conference ahead of the Dynamo match. (iAfrica.com)
Gerrard to inspire Reds Nov 25, 2008
Gerrard scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 in their opening match in the group, back in September, and will be confident of collecting another three points at Anfield against opponents who must win to retain any chance of reaching the last 16 of the competition. The domestic form of France's best-supported club has been poor of late however and they needed a last-minute freekick from former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden to claim a 2-2 draw with Lille on... (iAfrica.com)
Inter looking to Jose Nov 25, 2008
Back then Inter had four points from two matches, having won impressively 2-0 in Athens, and four points from their two encounters against Cypriot surprise package Anorthosis Famagusta has put the San Siro based outfit on the brink of qualification ... Panathinaikos will be looking to try to snatch a point otherwise they risk seeing their interest in the competition end before their final home match against Anorthosis ... Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma did not even make the bench for... (iAfrica.com)
Wallabies primed for Wales Nov 25, 2008
"It's a Test match at the Millennium Stadium. Fantastic," said Deans. "You're playing against a nation that has a huge rugby history. "To their people, it's important. (iAfrica.com)
In video: Sport's worst injuries Nov 25, 2008
Djibril Cisse breaks his leg during a match for France. A Shoaib Akhtar bouncer hits Gary Kirsten. (iAfrica.com)
214 comments Nov 25, 2008
The 'Fairness Doctrine' Comes to eHarmony - HUMAN EVENTS. The 'Fairness Doctrine' Comes to eHarmony by 11/24/2008. (Human Events Online)
India clinch ODI series Nov 24, 2008
The tourists finished at 178-8 in the day-night match after their target was revised to a stiff 198 off 22 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. They now trail 4-0 in the seven-match series ... "You will see a few changes in the team for the next three matches. Those who have not played in the series so far will get a chance, but we still look to win those games," said India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. (iAfrica.com)
Williams claims IRB gong Nov 24, 2008
To date New Zealand has a record 12 wins from 14 Test matches with the possibility of a successful Grand Slam tour of the northern hemisphere on the cards if they beat England at Twickenham on November 29 ... Established in 2006 to chronicle the achievements and the special contribution of Rugby's players, coaches, administrators, match officials, institutions and individuals, the 2008 inductees are; 1888 Natives Team of New Zealand and their captain Joe Warbrick, Melrose Club and Ned Haig,... (iAfrica.com)
Nadal still helped Spain Nov 24, 2008
"It's like a dream come true it's the most beautiful day of my life," beamed Verdasco, who wrapped up the contest on his third match point before embracing his squadmates as the home crowd looked on aghast ... "It was an incredible match - all the guys were so nervous. Fernando was just the better player he's very strong," said Sanchez Vicario, who said his squad would get through "a lot of wine" at their post-match party. (iAfrica.com)
Ruan - England need Wilko Nov 24, 2008
Their backline is new to the Test match arena. England had their chances. (iAfrica.com)
Lohans rocky Ronson love Nov 24, 2008
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The 'Fairness Doctrine' Comes to eHarmony Nov 24, 2008
When news broke last week that the homosexual lobby in New Jersey had won a decision against online dating service eHarmony, we were once again reminded that the pursuit of equal rights for homosexuals is often an attempt to impose their agenda. It would behoove us to learn from this that the Left, and particularly the militant homosexual wing of the Left, will not stop until they have defiled all that we hold dear and have corrupted all we hold incorruptible. (Human Events Online)
Steyn stars for Proteas Nov 23, 2008
Bangladesh were bowled out for 159 in their follow-on innings, with the match ending 20 minutes before lunch. The left-handed Mehrab Hossain was the only batsman to provide sustained resistance, making 43 not out. (iAfrica.com)
Springboks humiliate England Nov 23, 2008
It is a match that will go down in the annals of South African rugby as a great performance ... And it happened despite playing a quarter of the match with only 14 men ... Man of the Match: Only Springboks are candidates and there are several of them Jean de Villiers for his marshalling of the match-winning defences, Victor Matfield for winning the line-outs that mattered, Bakkies Botha, Schalk Burger, Ricky Januarie for his endeavours and our Man of the Match John Smit for his play and for... (iAfrica.com)
Smith full of praise Nov 23, 2008
Smith was named man of the match for his 157 runs, which helped South Africa to a total of 441 for nine declared. "For me, it's been a couple of months since I had any time in the middle. "To spend six hours at the crease was crucial. (iAfrica.com)
Dream draw for Bafana Nov 23, 2008
Spain and New Zealand meet in the other Group A match the Royal Bafokeng Stadium the same night. Bafana then play New Zealand who are ranked 60th in the world at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 17 at 8. (iAfrica.com)
Gay Matchmaker Responds to eHarmony's Entry Into LGBT Market Nov 22, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the New Jersey attorney general settled a lawsuit with eHarmony Inc, a popular matchmaking site that previously did not serve same-sex daters, requiring it also offer same-sex matching services ... com due to their unwillingness to match same-sex couples, Perrine maintains that their matchmaking methodology is sound, it just happens to cater to heterosexuals -- the largest niche population ... "eHarmony's entry into the gay matchmaking marketplace... (PR Newswire)
Date-rape cases still tough to win Nov 22, 2008
It was her first time meeting Jeffrey Marsalis, a gregarious trauma surgeon who had contacted her through the online dating site Match. com. (MSNBC -- Health)
‘It's horrifying – we have a $900,000 hole' Nov 22, 2008
The National Ballet and Pacific Opera are just two of hundreds of arts groups that were encouraged to build up their endowment funds or create them for the first time by government programs that match donors' contributions. In 1998, the Progressive Conservative government in Ontario, looking to encourage arts groups to rely less on grants and more on private-sector support, gave the Ontario Arts Foundation $25-million to disperse in matching dollar-for-dollar grants, on a first-come, first-serve... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Weather halts Proteas Nov 22, 2008
Harris will also miss the inaugural Champions League tournament in India next month but is expected to be fit for the three-match series against Australia which starts in Perth on December 17. Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim received a reprimand from International Cricket Council match referee Alan Hurst for showing dissent when he was dismissed in the first innings. (iAfrica.com)
2010 accommodation fight Nov 22, 2008
Earlier this month SA Tourism quit the MATCH advisory board. Mosola was quoted in media reports at the time as saying his organisation had quit because MATCH was attempting to "bully" smaller bed and breakfast establishments and independent hotels into dropping prices ... MATCH AG is the Swiss-based company appointed by world soccer body FIFA to provide ticketing, accommodation and event information technology services for the confederations cup in 2009 and the 2010 world Cup. (iAfrica.com)
Bakkies to break his Twickenham duck Nov 22, 2008
Missing that match still rankles with the 54-times capped Botha, whose partnership with Victor Matfield is widely regarded as one of the great second row combinations ... " This weekend's match will be the Springboks' 13th Test in six months and their 20th since the start of the World Cup. South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has suggested his players might be mentally, if not physically, fatigued. For Botha, though, this is not an issue. "I'd rather put my Springbok jersey down on a table and... (iAfrica.com)
Team news: Div shuffles forwards Nov 22, 2008
The match will be the 31st Test between South Africa and England since 1906. South Africa have won 17, England 12 and one match has been drawn in their 30 meetings to date ... Nine of the match 22 played in the previous meeting between the two countries the World Cup Final in Paris in October 2007. (iAfrica.com)
We predict a Bok victory! Nov 22, 2008
Juan of course is coming off a man-of-the-match performance against Scotland and, while Danie Rossouw is an able replacement, his impact would have helped ... Yes, the boys have had a tough year but maybe they shouldn't be saying things like that (being tired) because it doesn't help us to prepare for a Test match ... You're here to win Test matches. (iAfrica.com)
Fleck: Springboks need to end well Nov 22, 2008
(The Boks have won just three from 10 matches at Twickenham since 1992 ed.) ... I seem to mention this every week in my column, but Jaque brings a direct and physical approach to the midfield that few teams in the world are able to match ... Looking at the match-ups between the two sides we should dominate them up front where John will have more freedom to do damage at hooker and our loose forwards have more experience and power than their fairly young back row. (iAfrica.com)
CJ on Bok standby Nov 22, 2008
South African coach Peter de Villiers has placed Leinsters Springbok prop CJ van der Linde on standby to join up with the Bok camp for their final tour match against England in London on Saturday. The decision to have the veteran international prop, Van der Linde, on standby is because there remains doubt over the fitness of tighthead Brian Mujati who was named on the replacements bench despite suffering a shoulder injury in the fortuitous 14-10 win over Scotland last week. (iAfrica.com)
England manager Fabio Capello uses 'the look' to pep up his players Nov 21, 2008
Goalkeeper David James estimated that Capello's patience had lasted for about "three minutes" of the training match on Tuesday. "We started a small-sided game and he called it to a halt and told us it was all wrong," he said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Federer targets 2009 Nov 21, 2008
Roger Federer wrapped up his season with an easy win over James Blake in an exhibition match before turning his thoughts to getting his 2009 season off to a flying start ... World number two Federer, hampered by a back strain and stomach bug at last week's season-ending Masters Cup, said: "I've actually been feeling better and better even though I got a little sick again at the beginning of the week. "But I felt like my body has been recovering since the last match against (Andy) Murray. (iAfrica.com)
The Fray Debuts New Album at Vail Snow Daze Nov 21, 2008
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EHarmony Settles Dispute Over Gay Matches Nov 20, 2008
The settlement stemmed from a complaint, filed with the New Jersey attorney general's office by a gay match seeker in 2005, that eHarmony had violated his rights under the state's discrimination law by not offering a same-sex dating service. In 2007, the attorney general found probable cause that eHarmony had violated the state's Law Against Discrimination. (Wall Street Journal)
eHarmony to Provide Gay Dating Service After Lawsuit Nov 20, 2008
eHarmony which was not found in violation of the law also agreed to ensure that same-sex users will be matched using the same or equivalent technology used for its heterosexual clients ... The site and eHarmony will maintain individual matching pools and registration information ... The lawsuit claimed that by solely offering to find a compatible match for men seeking women or women seeking men, the company was violating state law barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (Fox News)
