It looks like a heap of rubbish, feels like flaky pastry and has been linked to aliens. For decades, scientists have puzzled over the complex collection of cogs, wheels and dials. But 102 years after the discovery of the calcium-encrusted bronze mechanism on the ocean floor, hidden inscriptions show that it is the world’s oldest computer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stood, his hands folded in front of his muscular frame, looking as if he had stepped directly out from the big screen. In the same intimidating pose as the Secret Service men hovering in the background, California’s celebrity Governor cuts a beefier figure than his erstwhile bodyguards.
John Oosterhuizen carried on South Africa’s javelin tradition at the IAAF World Junior Championships, becoming the third man from his country to get a gold medal in the event in Beijing on Saturday. Oosterhuizen sent the javelin out to a championship record 83,07m in the second round to kill the competition as a contest.
Reading overturned a two-goal deficit on Saturday and beat Middlesbrough 3-2 in their first-ever English Premiership match on the opening day of the season. Sheffield United were denied a victory over Liverpool, and Arsenal needed an equaliser from Gilberto Silva six minutes from the end to capture a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
Gilberto spared Arsenal a nightmare housewarming at their new Emirates Stadium on Saturday as his dramatic late goal secured a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in their English Premiership opener. Villa had seemed intent on marking the new arena’s competitive debut with a shock win.
England’s Stephen Harmison insisted he has no major concerns about his form heading into the Ashes series against Australia despite a faltering display in the fourth and final Test against Pakistan in London at The Oval. The spearhead fast-bowler, who is suffering from a back injury, had a wretched day on Friday.
England’s Luke Donald was doing his best to pull away from the pack by posting four birdies on his first six holes in the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir, Chris DiMarco and Sergio Garcia were also firmly in the hunt at the Medinah Country Club.
Western Province kept up their charge at the top of the Currie Cup table with a sixth consecutive victory as they downed the Pumas 43-10 at Newlands on Saturday. It was a largely scrappy encounter and WP seldom moved out of third gear as they dominated almost every facet of the game.
Trailing 13-11 at half-time, defending Currie Cup champions the Free State Cheetahs showed their mettle when defeating Griquas 31-20 in very warm, early-spring conditions in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. There was very little to choose between the teams in the first half.
The Lions continued to upset the apple cart as they carved out a memorable 22-21 victory over the Sharks in their Currie Cup encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. For the better part of this encounter the Sharks had looked like the stronger side and seemed to deserve victory more.