John Aldridge Classic
Presented by the Boavista Golf and Spa Resort in Lagos, the annual John Aldridge Classic Golf Tournament took place on October 21 and 22. Former player of the Liverpool Football
Football report
Portimonense knocked out of cup by Benfica Benfica beat Portimonense 2-0 on October 14 to go through to the next round of the second most important competition in Portuguese football,
Superbike races attract thousands of fans
More than 86,000 people visited the International Autodrome of the Algarve last weekend to witness the 12th and last round of the World Superbike and Supersport Championships. Following the opening
Helicopter crash update
New Zealander Helen Tamaki has become the second person to die following a helicopter crash in New York City on October 4. A spokesman from Bellevue Hospital in NYC confirmed
Tennis junior star
Nine-year-old Evan Morgan was singles winner of Portugal’s southern region SMASH tour championship for the Under-10 age group, held in Portimão on October 8 and 9. Representing the Clube de
A game of two halves at Benfica
By Chris Wright Thirty seconds on the clock and Olhanense were behind at the Stadium of Light. Ten minutes later and a rampant Benfica team were 2-0 up. By the
Tough three week schedule
Olhanense return to league action on Saturday, October 22, when they entertain V.Guimarães at the Jose Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão kick-off 6pm. On October 29 there is a trip to Lisbon
Masters of the greens
The country’s most important golf tournament of the year, the 5th Portugal Masters, teed off in Vilamoura yesterday (Thursday). Until Sunday afternoon, some of the best players in the world,
Equestrian trip
Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil is organising a coach trip to Lisbon to watch the Art Equestre show at Campo Pequeno on November 5. The show will feature three schools
Match of the day
By far the most high profile game of the season so far kicks off at Portimão’s refurbished city-centre ground today (Friday). Benfica are the visitors for the 8.15pm FA Cup

