The new Bafana coach brings a combination of Brazilian enthusiasm and discipline to a country hoping for at least a quarter-final slot when they host the 2010 World Cup. Posted May 01, 2008 by Dr Nikolaus Eberl
Santhi Soundarajan stripped of Asian Games 800 metres silver Posted December 20, 2006 by Reuters
If experience counts for anything, the Sri Lankans will have a great chance of surprising everybody in the Caribbean. Posted March 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
After eight seasons with Bayern Munich, the Paraguayan striker has become the scourge of Premier League giants like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. Mark Hughes certainly knows quality when he sees it. Posted December 30, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith
The Paraguayan striker's 19 goals in his first season have endeared him to Rovers fans. And statistics show that those goals have cost considerably less than those of Anfield's smash-hit new boy Fernando Torres. Posted May 16, 2008 by hamzah khan
Santa usually only delivers at Christmas, but Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz delivers every week for Mark Hughes's side. Posted May 05, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The Indian ace from Hyderbad is aiming for a top ten place in singles and doubles this year. How does she juggle the iconic status of sports star with the responsibilities to her people and country? Posted January 10, 2008 by Sailesh Akkaraju
It's mystifying how a player who loses by the third round of every slam tournament is accorded cult status in her home land. Posted July 06, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
Barcelona scores an easy victory to stay in a tie for first place in the early going of La Liga. Posted September 18, 2006 by Reuters
A focus on the uncanny similarities between two players who seem worlds apart - an Indian Muslim who defied death threats to succeed and a beautiful blonde Russian. Posted August 11, 2007 by Nick McCarvel
She's the first Indian woman to be seeded at a Grand Slam - but her chances of reaching the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, as she did in 2005, look minimal. Posted August 24, 2007 by Tony Tharakan
Let the careers of Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis be a warning to India's rising star who should avoid courting controversy. Posted March 09, 2008 by Umar Pirzada
Tennis cannot be a perfect meritocracy - the wild card has provided players coming back from injury or talented youngsters way down the pecking order with an opportunity they richly deserve. Posted June 02, 2008 by sayan das
An unlikely pairing of Muslim and Jew finally bears the fruits of dedication to be the best in their chosen field. Posted August 02, 2007 by Lassiter Thompson
He hasn't exactly been the best advert for football management at Porto and Chelsea, but are the FA prepared to push his misdemeanours under the carpet? Posted December 02, 2007 by CaughtOffside.com
With Carlo Ancelotti and Bernd Schuster seemingly headed for their respective exit doors in Italy and Spain, there's an obvious choice for either job. The Special One is ready, willing and able... Posted March 08, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
The Proteas' keeper has no equal behind the stumps, and though his batting has gone down a notch recently, he is still a handy man to have around the lower order. For all-round ability with gloves and bat, Boucher gets the nod as best in the world. Posted March 23, 2008 by Madhusudan Rao
A gruelling three weeks of competition for US Open runner-up Henin-Hardenne renders her physically unable to continue for Belgium and forces her to withdraw from the deciding Fed Cup match against Italy tied at one set apiece. Posted September 19, 2006 by Reuters
It was a tight game for last year's finalists as they squeak by Hamburg despite playing most of the game with a man advantage. Posted September 14, 2006 by Reuters
Chelsea have got to start passing the ball, not the buck Posted September 06, 2006 by The Gaffer
Newcastle and Manchester United lit up the Premiership with Monday night's spectacular on Tyneside. Measure that against a Chelsea performance at Villa Park which left much to be desired. Posted January 02, 2007 by Donna Gee
He has bags of experience, he's a proven goalscorer and he's already played with Roque Santa Cruz at Bayern Munich. All the signs point to the fact Makaay would be a great summer signing for Mark Hughes. Posted May 14, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The newspaper gossip-mongers are churning out transfer rumours at full throttle. This bulletin of 'news' also embraces Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester City and Inter Milan. Posted December 21, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
The rumour mill is still turning full throttle. Bolton, Arsenal, Lyon, Chelsea, Birmingham, Hull City, Barcelona, Athletico Madrid and Racing Santander are all in the news today. Posted July 26, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador may not be familiar footballing nations - but this Rovers fan is convinced the quality of Santa Cruz, Castillo and Villanueva will set the Premier League alight. Posted July 20, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
England boss Fabio Capello should be building for the future - and that means looking to the likes of David Bentley rather than David Beckham Posted March 25, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Embarking on an itinerary of two Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty/20 games, Sri Lanka were looking to hold their own against a New Zealand unit building to the World Cup. Posted January 12, 2007 by Sports Freak
The young Spaniard is a sublime talent and at 19 has already worn the Arsenal captain's armband. But does he have the leadership skills of fellow Catalan Josep 'Pep' Guardiola, who led the magnificent Barcelona team to glory a generation ago? Posted March 16, 2007 by Orion Assante
The South African striker has not enjoyed the best of seasons but despite transfer speculation, he has pledged his future to Rovers. A strike force with McCarthy and Roque Santa Cruz could help Blackburn to fifth place next season. Posted May 05, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
With Adam Gilchrist now in retirement, the title of world’s best wicketkeeper-batsman is up for grabs. MS Dhoni of India, Mark Boucher of South Africa and Kumar Sangakarra of Sri Lanka are all worthy contenders to the crown, but for me the best of all is New Zealand's Brendon McCullum. Posted March 27, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
With question marks over the future of David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz, Mark Hughes needs to strengthen his nearly men in the summer. Chris Goldsmith knows the players he would like to see Sparky sign... Posted May 04, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The Americans and Russians will be hard to beat in the 4 x 400m, but another success in Osaka isn't beyond our quartet. Posted September 01, 2007 by Chris Goldsmith