Davis Cup
The final of the world team competition saw Spain take on the United States in Seville last weekend. A record number of 27,200 home fans turned part of the massive
World Futsal (5-a-side) Championship, Taiwan
16 nations, initially divided into four groups of four, contested the fifth edition of football’s indoor World Championships. Three-time winners, Brazil, made an impressive start, comprehensively beating the Czech Republic,
ALGARVE FOOTBALL
Liga De Honra Despite the unseasonable sunshine, November proved to be a bleak month for Portimonense. Starting off away against promotion candidates Maia, Portimão were never in with a chance,
ODD BALLS
Eccentric Colombian goalkeeper, Rene Higuita, famed for his ‘scorpion kick’ clearance against England and other eye-catching stunts, has tested positive for cocaine. The 38-year old crowd-pleaser, active for Mexican club
England Down Under
Australia’s Wallabies retained the Cook Cup by overcoming England at Twickenham for the first time in six years. Jonny Wilkinson stand-in, Charlie Hodgson, could not repeat his heroics against South
Portugal Rally comes to Algarve
Rally fans are in for a treat next year, after it was revealed that next year’s Portugal Rally will take place in the Algarve between March 31 and April 2.
Tennis – Masterclass
The last two weeks have seen the climax of the professional tennis season that will only resume in earnest next January. In Los Angeles, the world’s top eight ladies gathered
Double standards
Sometimes I feel sick to the stomach being part of the human race. Envy, fear and ignorance have been responsible for many unspeakable injustices in our history. Who can ever
Rugby – More England Glory
New-look England continued their successful start under new coach, Andy Robinson, by battering South Africa 32-16. Injured Jonny Wilkinson watched stand-in Charlie Hodgson put in a commanding performance, the in-form
The road to Germany
Europe Hosts Germany, the eight group winners, plus the best two second-placed countries qualify automatically. The remaining six group runners-up go into play-offs over two legs, finally giving Europe fourteen