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Nadal happy with sixth win in Stuttgart

World number two Rafael Nadal said he was pleased to win his sixth title of the year on Sunday when he beat unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in 6-4, 7-5 in the Stuttgart final.…

Supercars still too slow at 300kph?

Many a motoring fan will swoon at the looks of a Porsche 911 Turbo, Bentley Continental GT or Ferrari F430 which come with performance figures closely matching those of a Formula…

Germans beg ‘Klinsi’ to stay after win

Fireworks thundered and flashbulbs popped all around the darkened stadium, illuminating the German players’ brilliant white shirts and the thousands of flags that waved in their…

Will SA be ready for World Cup 2010?

As South Africa takes on the responsibility of organising the next World Cup, exuberance — and not necessarily efficiency — appears to be paramount. World soccer governing body…

Beckham bends it back at critics

David Beckham hit back at his critics with a trademark freekick against Ecuador that took England into the World Cup quarterfinals, and he was revelling in his moment of glory.…

Nearly 500 arrested during scuffles at World Cup

British and German police were aided by heavy rain that had most fans running for cover after a weekend that saw hundreds of arrests. Fears that the fan violence that gripped…

Beckham lifts England to victory

David Beckham scored with a free kick in the 60th minute on Sunday to lead England to a 1-0 win over Ecuador and a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Beckham sent in a…

France, Switzerland share the spoils

France and Switzerland opened their World Cup campaigns with a goalless draw high on endeavour but short on flair on Tuesday. France, the 1998 champions, were out to erase the…

Schumacher hopes for repeat performance

After managing his first victory of the season in the last race in Imola at the San Marino Grand Prix Michael Schumacher is hoping for a repeat performance this Sunday at the…

Raikkonen move to Ferrari finalised

German media reports on Tuesday said that Kimi Raikkonen’s move from McLaren-Mercedes to Ferrari in the new year has been finalised. Bild newspaper quotes an unnamed ”McLaren…

Peas and spinach off the menu for gout sufferers

People suffering from gout should watch their vegetable intake because some have substances that can harm them, a group of German medical insurance technicians said. Peas,…

Left Party success a blow for Merkel

Angela Merkel’s hopes of sweeping to victory as Germany’s first woman chancellor are being threatened by a new party. Opinion polls reveal that the Left Party — launched…

Germany has ‘gigantic task’ of World Cup security

The 2006 World Cup football finals in Germany will be surrounded by draconian security measures, but organisers are determined not to spoil the occasion for the fans, German…