December 7, 2019

South Africa Win Dubai Sevens

December 7, 2019 4:22 pm

Blitzbokke flyer Rosko Specman helped South Africa to a 15-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to win the opening leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

The South Africans scraped past Argentina 12-5 in the quarter-finals before routing Samoa 38-7 in the semi-finals.

New Zealand had overcome the United States (26-5) and England (19-12) to set up the final, but the Boks proved too strong, keeping the All Blacks pointless as they notched up a seventh title in the United Arab Emirates, the first of 10 tournaments in a season that culminates in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic …

China’s Sui And Han Win ISU Grand Prix Final Pairs Gold

December 7, 2019 4:21 pm

Two-time world champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong led a Chinese 1-2 to claim their first pairs gold in the ISU Grand Prix figure skating final in Turin on Friday.

But Japan’s Rika Kihira’s crashed in her title defence as she sits last after the women’s short programme with Russia’s Alena Kostornaia leading the way with a new world record mark.

Despite Han’s errors in their free skate to “Rain in Your Black Eyes” by Italian composer Ezio Bosso the Olympic silver medallists won by a comfortable 7.42-point margin.

Peng Cheng and Jin Yang took the top scores in the …

United Win Feisty Manchester Derby

December 7, 2019 4:11 pm

Manchester United delivered a potentially fatal blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes on Saturday after leaders Liverpool secured the Christmas number one spot with victory against Bournemouth.

Defending champions City came into the match at the Etihad Stadium knowing they had to win after Jurgen Klopp’s men coasted to a 3-0 victory on England’s south coast but they succumbed to United’s lightning-quick attacks, losing 2-1.

Earlier, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham blitzed Burnley 5-0, with Son Heung-min scoring a sensational individual goal, while fourth-placed Chelsea went down 3-1 to Everton at Goodison Park.

City’s fourth league defeat of the season …

Arnis, Philippines Martial Art That Evokes Magellan’s Wrath

December 7, 2019 4:10 pm

To the untrained eye, arnis — the stick-wielding martial art of the Philippines — is brutal and frenzied, but behind the chaos lies a tradition dating back hundreds of years.

With some contests lasting just a few minutes, the fast and furious combat sport made a triumphant return to the Southeast Asian Games this week, boosting the home nation’s haul of golds by 14.

Filipino ‘arnisadors’ are fiercely proud of their country, and the sport that symbolises their spirit of battle and revolution.

AFP / WAKIL KOHSARTo the untrained eye, arnis — the stick-wielding martial art of the
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Second-String Saracens Suffer Title Hopes Blow At Munster

December 7, 2019 4:10 pm

Coach Mark McCall made nine changes as Saracens’ hopes of defending their European Champions Cup title were dealt a blow after a 10-3 defeat at Munster on Saturday.

The English champions, who have been fined and deducted points in the Premiership for salary cap irregularities, rested England’s Owen Farrell as well as Billy and Mako Vunipola for the bonus point loss.

It leaves them third in the Pool 4 standings, five points behind the Irish province and six behind Racing 92 before hosting the two-time winners next Saturday.

In the other game in the group the French club hammered

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Bayern Down To Seventh After Defeat At Leaders Gladbach

December 7, 2019 4:09 pm

Bayern Munich dropped to seventh in the Bundesliga Saturday after Ramy Bensebaini’s injury-time penalty fired leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach to a 2-1 win over the reigning champions.

A second straight league loss puts pressure on Hansi Flick, who has been put in charge until January and was tipped to see out the season as interim boss after winning his first five games.

Bayern, now seven points adrift in the title race, went ahead at Borussia Park when Ivan Perisic fired home just after the break, but defender Bensebaini headed Gladbach level with an hour gone.

The Algerian then struck his decisive …

Napoli Stretch Winless Run At Udinese, Atalanta Edge Verona

December 7, 2019 4:08 pm

Coach Carlo Ancelotti ruled out resigning from his position as Napoli stretched their winless run to seven Serie A games with a 1-1 draw at struggling Udinese on Saturday.

Kevin Lasagna scored for the north-easterners after 32 minutes, picking up a Seko Fofana cross after the Ivorian beat defender Kalidou Koulibaly, to beat Alex Meret in the Napoli goal.

But Piotr Zielinski pulled the visitors level after 69 minutes as the southerners held on for just their fifth point in their last seven games.

Ancelotti’s side are seventh in the league — 17 points behind leaders Inter Milan — …

Man City Condemn ‘Racist Gesture’ During Manchester Derby

December 7, 2019 4:07 pm

Manchester City pledged to take a zero tolerance approach against supporters found to have subjected Manchester United players to racist abuse after the Premier League champions lost 2-1 to their local rivals on Saturday.

United midfielder Fred was hit by objects thrown from the crowd as he prepared to take a corner in the second half and footage on social media appearing to show a City fan mimicking a monkey at the Brazilian.

“Manchester City FC are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show a supporter making racial gestures during the second half of the …

Inter Held By Roma After Racism, Leaving Juve To Eye Tops

December 7, 2019 4:07 pm

Inter Milan were held to a goalless draw by Roma at the San Siro on Friday, leaving the way open for Italian champions Juventus to reclaim top spot in Serie A this weekend.

Antonio Conte’s side have a two-point advantage on Juventus who play Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

The match in the San Siro had been overshadowed by a racism storm after Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport’s controversial “Black Friday” headline.

The front-page headline accompanied an article about the first Serie A meeting between former Manchester United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling.

On the pitch, …

Filipina Sprinter Takes 200m SEA Games Crown

December 7, 2019 4:05 pm

Filipina sprinter Kristina Marie Knott defeated Vietnam’s “Queen of Speed” Le Tu Chinh on Saturday to take her Southeast Asian Games 200m track title in the first night of track and field action at the stadium in New Clark City.

Pole vaulter Ernest Obiena added to the Philippines’ medal tally with a Games record jump of 5.45 metres — enough to qualify him for the Tokyo Olympics next year.

The host nation are in complete control of the medal table after a week of competition at the biggest-ever SEA Games, with 85 golds — streets ahead of Indonesia’s 50 and …

Nnamdi Kanu Postpones Saturday Radio Broadcast

December 7, 2019 2:12 pm

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has via his verified Facebook page announced  that he’ll be postponing the proposed Saturday Radio broadcast to Sunday, 8th of December.

 

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“I regret to announce that I will not broadcast today as previously advertised. Instead, it will be tomorrow Sunday 8 Dec. 2019 7 pm Biafraland Time.”

“I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to your company tomorrow night. Thank you.”

 

MAZI NNAMDI KANU…

Elon Musk Cleared Of Defamation Over ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet

December 7, 2019 2:09 pm

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk was cleared of defamation on Friday by a jury in Los Angeles over a tweet in which he labeled a British caver “pedo guy.”

The jury deliberated less than an hour before ruling in favor of Musk and clearing him of any liability in the high-profile case that pitted him against Vernon Unsworth.

Unsworth had sought $190 million in damages from the tech billionaire, arguing that his reputation had been damaged by the tweet.

Musk hugged his lawyer on hearing the verdict, telling reporters afterwards: “My faith in humanity has been restored.”

One of Unsworth’s attorneys, …

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