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Mo Farah completed an historic long-distance double on a night of triple gold for Britain at the European Championships in Barcelona. Farah, who won the 10,000 metres title on the opening night of competition, added the 5,000m tonight to become the first British athlete to do the double, and the first since Italy’s Salvatore Antibo in 1990. The Somalia-born...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (Nairobi):- The Somali National Olympic Committee (SNOC) on Saturday disclosed that the war-ravaged country will participate in the upcoming World Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, the first ever such competition for youths organized by the International Olympics Committee (IOC). The chairman of the Athletics Commission of the SNOC Mr. Hassan Ahmed Barre told...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (London):- Waxaa si habsami ah uga socda Galbeedka magaalada London, waxaana shalayto wada ciyaarey labada kooxood  ee kale ah Kooxda Banaadir oo ka dhisan waqooyiga magaalada London, halka kooxda Muqdisho oo ka dhisan tahay Koonfurta magaalada London. Koobka Somali Football Festival UK waxaa maamulkeeda gacanta ku haayo urur ay u dhan yihiin ciyaartooydii...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (Lonodon):- Waxaa si rasmi ah uga furmay Garoonka Linford Christie koobka Somali Football Festival 2010 oo ay soo qaban qaabiyeen  qaar ka mid ah ciyaartooydii hore ee Kubadda cagta dalka Soomaaliya. Xaflad qurux badan oo si heer sare ah looga soo shaqeeyay  una xiriirinayay macalin John ayaa lagu daah furey koobkan furitaankiisa oo ay ka soo qayb...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (Nairobi):- Garoon diyaaradaha New river oo ku yaal duleedka White hart lane ee xaafada Totenham ayaa si rasmi ah waxaa uga furmay koobka Somaliweek oo ay sanadkaan ku baratamayaan 16 kooxood oo xul ah. Kooxahan tarmata ayaa waxa ay ka kala yimaadeen Wadamada kala duwan Ee Urun iyo Dalka Egland oo lagu qabanayo tartanka Somalia week. Tartanka Furitaankiisii ayaa...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (Nairobi):- The Somali Football Federation (SFF) on Friday held a huge ceremony to inaugurate President Said Mahmoud Nur who has been re-elected to the post of presidency on the 19th of July to lead the federation for another four years. The inauguration ceremony held at Mogadishu’s Sahafi International Hotel attracted many high profile sporting dignitaries,...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (Nairobi):- One of City’s younger players can’t wait to continue his footballing education alongside two of the world’s best midfielders. Abdi Salam Ibrahim made his bow for the Blues in the win over Scunthorpe in the FA Cup last January and this graduate of City’s youth academy continued to force his claims for the rest of the season. He’ll...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (London):- Waxaa Maanta si rasmi ah looga furayaa magaalada London tartankii cayaaraha kubadda cagta ee Somaliweek oo ay ku tartamayaan dhalinyarada Soomaaliyeed. Gudiga abaabulka Ciyaarahaasi ayaa waxa au soo bandhigeen Jadwalka isku aadka Tartanka Xiisaha Badan ee ka furmaya manta Magaalada London. La soco Jadwalka Isku aadka Ciyaarahaasi:- SOMALI WEEK 2010 A B C D Harrow...Continue reading »

Bartamaha (NAIROBI):- Somali NOC First Vice President and head of International relations Duran Ahmed Farah, who just returned from a visiting tour to Somali sporting community in Canada, disclosed that Somali NOC and the Somali-born communities in North America agreed to jointly work on the lawless country’s sporting developments. “During my stay in Canada...Continue reading »

The scoreboards at Red Bull Arena announced the arrival of the club’s newest star: “Bienvenue Thierry Henry!” From the French welcome to the foreign journalists on hand, Henry’s introduction to the Red Bulls of Major League Soccer had an international feel. But after retiring from the French national team, Henry is looking to make New York home. “I’m...Continue reading »

See ya, Cleveland. Sorry, Chicago, New York and New Jersey. Maybe next time around, Clippers. LeBron James chose superstar help over the comforts of home and is heading for Miami because he wants to win a championship with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. NBA, get ready: A superstar trio has just been born. Ending weeks of will-he-or-won’t-he speculation, the two-time...Continue reading »

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A Dutch treat: The Netherlands is in the World Cup final. Long wasteful with its soccer talent, the Netherlands sure has has found the right touch in this tournament. Dutch stars Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben scored three minutes apart in the second half as the Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 Tuesday night to advance to their...Continue reading »

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil coach Dunga was sacked on Sunday following the team’s World Cup quarter-final exit with charismatic Luiz Felipe Scolari, who won the title in 2002, immediately being tipped to take over. “The cycle of work started in 2006 and which culminated with the elimination of Brazil in the World Cup in South Africa is finished,”...Continue reading »

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — No trash talking needed. Germany was just too good for Argentina. Miroslav Klose scored twice to move into a tie for second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, and Thomas Mueller and Arne Friedrich added goals to give Germany a resounding 4-0 victory in the World Cup quarterfinals. As flashbulbs popped, the Germans hugged...Continue reading »

Villa the difference as Spain beats Portugal 1-0 CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — David Villa called it one of his best goals. He was talking about the timing but the effort was pretty nice, too. On a night when Portugal’s defense fought off attack after attack, the Spanish striker finally broke through in the 63rd minute, giving the European champs...Continue reading »

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admitted he “fooled” referee Jorge Larrionda into making the most controversial decision of the World Cup. Neuer carried on playing even when Frank Lampard’s 38th-minute lob bounced over the line and appeared to give England a clear goal at Free State Stadium. The 24-year-old grabbed...Continue reading »

Argentina beats Mexico 3-1 at World Cup JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Carlos Tevez scored twice – once on a disputed goal – and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Tevez was offside when he headed in a pass from Lionel Messi in the eighth minute. The referee awarded the goal after consulting...Continue reading »

Ghana eliminates US for 2nd straight World Cup RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday night Kevin Prince Boateng put Ghana ahead when he stripped the ball from...Continue reading »

Brazil wins Group G after 0-0 draw with Portugal DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Portugal reached the second round of the World Cup on Friday after a 0-0 draw with group winner Brazil as two of soccer’s most powerful offenses couldn’t score. Brazil had already secured advancement and won Group G with seven points, two more than Portugal. Ivory...Continue reading »

Italy goes home after 3-2 loss to Slovakia JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Defending champion Italy was eliminated Thursday from the World Cup with a humbling 3-2 loss to Slovakia, which advanced. Slovakia finished second in Group F to Paraguay. The Italians were last, the first time they’ve ever finished at the bottom of an opening-round group. For the third...Continue reading »