Andy Murray wins BBC award
London – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was named BBC Sp! orts Personality of the Year 2013. The 26-year-old Murray became the first Briton to win Wimbledon in 77 years to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title, Xinhua reported Monday. Murray, also the winner of US Open in 2012, failed... read more »
Bayern Munich coach vows to win Club World Cup
Agadir, Morocco – Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said he was determined to win the Club World Cup as his European champions prepare to face China’s Guangzhou Evergrande in the semifinals Tuesday. Guardiola is the only coach to have already won this competition twice, in 2009 and 2011... read more »
I’m the best white rapper-turned-actor: Mark Wahlberg
Los Angeles – Actor Mark Wahlberg consi! ders himself the best white rapper-turned actor and has placed himself ahead of Grammy Award winner Eminem. In an interview with Global Grind TV, the 42-year-old, who went by the name “Marky Mark”, claimed to be the most successful white... read more »
21 killed in Philippine accident
Manila – At least 21 people were killed and scores were wounded when a passenger bus fell from an elevated Skyway in Taguig City, Metro Manila, and hit a van under the highway early Monday morning, ! a senior official said. A Don Mariano Transit Bus f! ell from the south bound lane of the... read more »
Over 90 high-profile guests to attend Mandela’s memorial service
Johannesburg – A total of 91 high-profile guests, including heads of state and government and 10 former heads of state, had confirmed by Monday noon that they would attend the... read more »
Stage can be dangerous place: Mick Jagger
London – Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger says that performing on stage could be “dangerous”. The 70-year-old performed at the Glastonbury Festival with the band for... read more »
Shortage of mathematics teachers continues in Sweden
Stockholm – Shortage of teachers in mathematics in upper secondary and compulsory schools continued this year in Sweden, authorities said Monday. The situation of supply was worse in... read more »
Mary J. Blige, the ‘bad girl’!
Los Angeles – Singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige says she earned a reputation for being a “bad girl” in the 1990s. Looking back now Blige, who was battling self-confessed... read more »
South African airspace ready to serve Mandela mourning activities
Johannesburg – The South African civil aviation system announced Monday that they are ready to serve Mandela mourning activities. “Measures have been put in place to ensure safe air... read more »
