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Another harsh Twin Cities Marathon for Elite African runners
On the morning of October 5th outside the downtown Minneapolis Metrodome, participants in the 27th annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon awaited the horn.
…South Africa, Kenya Continue USA Sevens Tradition
Like they do every February, South Africa and Kenya will head down to southern California for the annual USA Sevens rugby tournament.
…Ukrainian Outruns Kenyans to Capture Twin Cities Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL -- The day that would upset Kenyan runners began just before 8a.m on Sunday, as thousands of warmed up runners gathered behind the start line at the Hubert H.…
Before The Williams Sisters, There Was Althea Gibson
Fifty years ago, in the late summer of 1957, Althea Gibson made history as she captured the U.S. National Championships title on the grass courts of Forest Hills. With that…
Lynx Win to End Losing Streak
On Friday July 27th the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 85-76 and ended their 10-game losing streak. It was an intense and memorable game for many Lynx fans.…
Somali National Week Ends on Festive Note
Midnimo Wins Soccer Tournament
Hundreds of Somali nationals flocked James Griffin Stadium in St Paul over the weekend to celebrate 47 years of independence for the Horn of…
With a Lot on Their Plate, South Africans Win Plate
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 11 – In an apparent trade of fortunes between Kenya and South Africa at this year’s U.S.A. Sevens Rugby tournament in San…
Samoa Stops South Africa at U.S.A Sevens
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—The South Africans’ day at the U.S.A Sevens began brighter than the sunny Saturday in San Diego. They thrashed Portugal, 33-0 in their first game of the tournament,…
Kenya Sleeps, Wakes Up, Sleeps Again at Rugby Tournament
Upset Loss to U.S.A Cuts Short Celebrations for “Big Win” Over Australia
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Kenya started the first day of the U.S.A Sevens competition with a 14-26 loss to England. Kenya’s…
Sevens Rugby Tourney Set to Begin Saturday
The annual rugby tournament that is also a festival of Kenyans, U.S.A Sevens, begins this Saturday in its new home in San Diego, Calif.
…South Africans Sweep African Cycling Championship
PORT-LOUIS, MAURITIUS - South African cyclist Daren Hill won the African Championship held in the Island State of Mauritius in the south west of the Indian Ocean, on November 10-12.…