Some lessons from the World CupSome lessons from the World Cup
THE World Cup football tournament is almost over; just three games remain and within a few hours the second finalist will be known, the one who will take on the[...]
Cricket is all about politicsCricket is all about politics
SPORT and politics should not mix. How often have you heard that meaningless line? It is untrue of any sport – and most of all cricket. Following the humiliation meted[...]
Howard has been rejected, not AustraliaHoward has been rejected, not Australia
WENDING his sorry way back from Singapore, after having been roundly snubbed by the International Cricket Conference after his bid to become the vice-president was rejected, former Australian prime minister[...]
Howard’s rejection by the ICC is reason to rejoiceHoward’s rejection by the ICC is reason to rejoice
WORLD cricket has finally shown some commonsense in rejecting the bid by former Australian prime minister John Howard to become the vice-president of its governing body. The post of vice-president[...]
How long is a piece of string?How long is a piece of string?
WITH the end of the league phase of the ongoing World Cup, more than half the tournament is over – 48 out of 64 games are done with. But how[...]
Football world cup gets down to businessFootball world cup gets down to business
THE world cup in South Africa is slowly coming down to the business end with the conclusion of the group matches in a day. Four groups have finished their fixtures,[...]
A football mirageA football mirage
THERE are times when mismatched teams go up against each other in sporting contests and the team expected to get massacred gets the expected whacking, but only after putting up[...]
The voice of an angelThe voice of an angel
NOT since I heard the music of a young Harry Chapin or an equally youthful James Taylor have I listened to a voice as clear and beautiful as that of[...]
Why the music has diedWhy the music has died
“In Mozart’s time, word of mouth built an audience. People found him and heard him play. Then someone came along and said, ‘We can sell this experience.’ Right there, you’ve[...]
Why do people drive four-wheel drives in the city?Why do people drive four-wheel drives in the city?
THERE’S a trend that is common in the US – driving four-wheel drive vehicles in the city – that seems to be spreading to other countries. These vehicles are meant[...]