Smash hits
Ahead of the May 1 start of the Estoril Open, from which James Blake is a late injury related withdrawal, top ATP-ranked Portuguese players Rui Machado (No116) and Frederico Gil
A close shave for Madeira appeal
By Chris Wright Following the wonderful hospitality received by a party of forty Olhanense fans when they visited Funchal in December it was the Algarveans turn to reciprocate at the
Spare a thought for Micronesia
Following the fiasco of the Wembley pitch for the FA Cup semi-finals, the decision was taken to re-lay the pitch yet again. Work began last week, at a cost 100,000
Weekly bowls results
Gordon Brooke, a resident at Amorosa, won the crown green singles competition at the Amendoeira Bowls Club by one point, beating Peter Cain 15-14 on April 15. Peter Wrigley narrowly
Olhanense grab late equaliser
By CHRIS WRIGHT Olhanense travelled north to Guimarães last Sunday for the all important game against fifth placed Victória de Guimarães. The home side were missing five players through suspension,
IN THE PITS
Quelfes, near Olhão, will be the venue of the 2010 Portuguese Pitbikes Trophy on May 16. Free practice will get under way at 9am with the race proper to follow
TO THE WIRE
Portimão secured an important 2-0 victory over Covilhã to join Beira-Mar at the top of the Liga de Honra. Now two points clear of third placed Oliveirense, who will be
Hard ride
The third and latest round of the 2010 World Supersport Championship in Valencia began full of promise for the Parkalgar Honda team. Top title contender Eugene Laverty, the winner of
HEAVY HITTERS
Dynamite Fight Night 16 is the latest showcase martial arts event scheduled to take place in Albufeira on June 6. The city’s Hotel Paraíso will feature some of the country’s
Year of the dragon
The return of sailing’s Dragon class after a decade’s absence to Vilamoura Marina saw the Pieter Heerema-skippered Norwegian crew emerge victorious with two wins out of six regattas during the