1st Porto, 2nd Benfica – and 3rd Olhanense
By Chris Wright SC Olhanense have surprised the football world by their high profile start to the season. Following the defeat of V.Setúbal on Saturday evening, the team is in
Masters attracts big names in golf
Europe’s best professional golfers will be competing in the Portugal Masters, a European Tour event, at the Oceânico Victoria Course at Vilamoura next week. The event, which runs from Thursday,
ONLY FINISHER
Palmeiras-Prio star André Cardoso finished in a satisfactory 15th place at the cycling World Championships to allow the Portuguese team to return home with their heads held high. The Tavira
Cyclist success
Cyclist James Kemp arrived in the Algarve safely at the weekend after successfully completing an endurance charity bike ride. James Kemp, who was travelling from Sheffield to Praia da Luz,
Delays at Portimonense stadium
Redevelopment work at the Portimonense stadium, due to be completed by the end of this month, will now be finished in December. According to the club, which won promotion of
Fun for all at the races
The biggest classic car meeting to be held on the Iberian Peninsula, the Algarve Historic Festival, returns to the Algarve Motor Park for a second consecutive year between October 15
NEW SHOP
SC Olhanense has opened a shop next to the ticket office in front of the stadium entrance. A range of merchandising including shirts, scarves, banners, pens and key-rings will be
Top UK Crown Green bowler to defend title
Top bowler Gary Ellis of Manchester is returning to the Algarve to defend his title in this year’s Oceânico Bowls Masters Portugal 2010 from October 9 to 15. Gary Ellis
Weekend racing
Tiago Araujo achieved two excellent third place podium finishes for the Parkalgar LG BMW team at last weekend’s Motosport Vodafone Championship fifth round in Braga. Now seventh in the title
A tale of two giants
By CHRIS WRIGHT Two Brazilian players of great stature were to determine the outcome of the top-of-the-table clash between FC Porto and SC Olhanense. One the hero, centre-forward Hulk, for