Richard Illingworth. Photo: Wikipedia The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that former Test cricketers Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel have been selected on the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires following the annual review and selection process. Illingworth and Reiffel have joined Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Steve Davis, Marais Erasmus, Ian Gould, … [Read more...] about Former internationals replaces Rauf and Bowden
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Andy Murray vs Serena Williams?
English: Serena stretches for a ball in her first round match against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia at Wimbledon 2008. Photo: Wikipedia It seems like no woman stands a chance against Serena Williams on a tennis court. She’s won 33 matches in a row, and 76 of her past 79. If she wins five more this fortnight, as almost everyone expects, Williams will earn a second consecutive Wimbledon … [Read more...] about Andy Murray vs Serena Williams?
Smit sweeps student cycling champs in PE
Overall winner Willie Smit leads Shukuma-NMMU’s Waldo Gronum and Marinus Prinsloo during the fifth and final stage of the Bestmed USSA national student cycling championships in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Photo: Coetzee Gouws/Full Stop Communications Second-year law student Willie Smit swept to a convincing victory in the three-day Bestmed USSA national cycling championships in … [Read more...] about Smit sweeps student cycling champs in PE
Gerald Ciolek leads African team in Austrian Alps
Milan-San Remo winner Gerald Ciolek and Spanish climber Sergio Pardilla will lead Team MTN-Qhubeka in the eight-day Tour of Austria, which starts this coming Sunday. Ciolek won two stages and the points ranking at the 2007 race, while wearing the U23 world champion’s jersey. Pardilla climbed to tenth overall last year, and finished in the runner-up spot in 2010. After his good … [Read more...] about Gerald Ciolek leads African team in Austrian Alps
Where are last year’s Tour de France top 10?
The Tour de France and the federal transportation bill legislative process have much in common. Photo: Wayfaring The 100th Tour de France will start on Saturday, June 29. Cycling Weekly has compiled this list that takes a look at last year’s top 10 to see what the riders have been up to the last few months and, if they are riding, what their chances are this year. 1. Bradley … [Read more...] about Where are last year’s Tour de France top 10?