Former WBA Heavyweight Champion Ernie Terrell dies at 75
Former heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell has died at the age of 75. Terrell, who was nearly 2m tall and had...
Month: December 2014
Muhammad Ali in stable condition
Muhammad Ali (Gallo Images) - Muhammad Ali was in a stable condition in a Louisville hospital on Sunday, suffering from...
After breakout 2014, Almaz ayana is ready to amaze in Beijing
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The athletics world is accustomed to seeing Ethiopian women winning 5000m or 10,000m titles, but no one...
An athlete-cum-cobbler
By Mark Jenkin Beneath the mountains of Addis Ababa, the elements needed to produce elite athletes are clear to see....
Christmas in Ethiopia: it comes but twice a year
If western-style December hijinks aren’t enough, why not head for the Ethiopian highlands and join the country’s January Christmas celebrations...
Top honour for Djokovic, Serena
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams (Photo: Paul Zimmer) - London - Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named as men's...
Els to become player host of South African Open
The Sunshine Tour announced that South Africa's most successful golfer of the past three decades Ernie Els will take on...
F1: Ecclestone trying to revive South African Grand Prix
Nigel Mansell leads the field at the start of the Yellow Pages South African Grand Prix on March 1, 1992...
Kenya defends anti-doping record
Kenyan athletics bosses have defended the country's record on doping, despite 32 athletes having tested positive for banned substances in...