Fedora introduced as football coach at UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Larry Fedora says he’s excited to help North Carolina’s football programme move forward. Fedora was introduced as the Tar Heels’ coach Friday, a few hours after the terms of his seven-year contract were approved during…
Fergie says United can cope
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced his Manchester United squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of centre-back Nemanja Vidic for the rest of the season. Club captain Vidic damaged knee ligaments during the midweek 2-1 Champions League defeat…
Marlins’ Nunez apologises for using fake name, age
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Miami Marlins reliever Leo Nunez has apologised for using a fake name and age, saying he falsified his identify when he was young so he could play professional baseball. Nunez says in an interview with…
Boxers bring back medals
Boxers from the D Dalmain Gym proudly show off their impressive medal haul after their successful trip to Barbados. World number 2 Charles “Killa” Whittaker was on hand to congratulate the winning team after every single one of them returned to…
NBA owners, players approve new labour deal
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern had three deals to consider, all promising significant changes to the NBA. A new collective bargaining agreement, saving owners more than $1 billion in player salary costs? Definitely. An expanded revenue sharing plan that…
How criticism inspired Killa to greater things
Charles Whittaker wanted to box before he could walk. From as far back as he can remember, it was always his lifelong dream to fight – And fight for Cayman. At school he was never a bully – but says…
Euro misery for Manchester
The Manchester United manager says he is “disappointed” with his team’s 2-1 defeat in Switzerland against Basel which will see the side demoted to the Europa League. United finished third in Group C after they crashed out to FC Basel…
Sandusky posts bail in latest sex abuse charges
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky posted bail yesterday after spending a night in jail following a new round of sex-abuse charges filed against him. Sandusky secured his release using $200,000 in real estate holdings…
McIlroy shoots 30 on back nine in Dubai, trails by two
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy shot a 30 on the back nine Thursday at the Dubai World Championship to gain the early advantage over top-ranked Luke Donald in the duel for the European money…
Pigs Trotters ready for the Storm
The Queensgate Pigs Trotters failed to capitalise against a stuttering performance by the John Doak Architecture Iguanas on Saturday 3 December. The Iguanas, still suffering from the shell shock loss to the DHL Storm let the Pigs Trotters dictate the…
