2008 NFL Draft Watch: Xavier Adibi
Xavier Adibi is the kind of player that gets hurt in a game on Monday, and comes back on Thursday to make 8 tackles, including 2 sacks. That’s the kind of player you want in the NFL. He was part of the Hokies most successful linebacker tandems and some have called him one of the best linebackers in college football. His speed is an asset to any team, as is his ability to rush effectively. Speculation is that he will make it to the second round only but that remains to be seen. » Read more…
Kenyan vies for 4th Boston Marathon Title
If Robert Cheruiyot wins the Boston Marathon, he will be the fourth man, and the first Kenyan to win the Boston Marathon title four times in a row. » Read more…
Kenyan Soccer Gets Shot in Arm
The first Kenyan Premiere League matches were broadcast live across the continent thanks to Supersport International. The matches were broadcast live on April 6-7 and allowed the players to up their game. » Read more…
Charity Match to feature Great African Soccer Players
Sevilla FC’s Malian international striker, Frederic Kanoute, in association with the United Nations Agency for Children (UNICEF), will sponsor a match at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville to raise funds to fight infant mortality in Africa. It will also raise money for a ‘children’s city’ in Bamako. » Read more…
Claude Makélélé Sinda -Chelsea’s Star Defensive Midfielder
Claude Makelele Sinda is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea F.C. in the Barclay Premiere League. He is known as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the game. The position has since earned the nickname “The Makélélé Role,”. A consistent defender, he has enabled his teamates to move the ball forward with great success. » Read more…
William Kipsang wins Rotterdam Marathon
William Kipsang ran away with the gold at the Rotterdam Marathon this weekend setting a new course record of 2:05:49. The previous record of 2:07:50 had been held by fellow Kenyan, Jimmy Muinde in April 2005. » Read more…
Immelman Wins Masters and puts South Africa on the Map
Trevor Immelman played the game with a smoothness that has not been seen in a long time. He was so smooth the he was able to overcome howling winds and a tough golf course to beat Tiger Woods and win the coveted green jacket. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeremy Zuttah
Jeremy Zuttah, a proud son of Ghana, has attracted a lot of attention. He is a guard who can tackle, has run a 40-yard dash in just 4.99 seconds (he is considered one of the fastest offensive linemen in the game and was the only offensive lineman to break five seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine), prompting major news coverage and putting him under greater scrutiny of the scouts. » Read more…
Gibril Wilson - From a Giant to a Raider
Gibril Wilson | Oakland Raiders | Safety | #28 » Read more…
Victor Abiamiri - Philadelphia Eagles
Victor Abiamiri | Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive End |#78 » Read more…
Mathias Kiwanuka - New York Giants
Mathias Kiwanuka | Linebacker | New York Giants | #97 » Read more…
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