Freestyle footballer Anders Solum of Norway tricked his way to victory at the Red Bull Street Style World Final in Cape Town on Wednesday night, dazzling the judges who included former superstars George Weah of Liberia and Holland’s Edgar Davids.

Cycling South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that top sprinter, Nolan Hoffman, has been handed an 18-month suspension from racing by an Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel that convened in Bloemfontein on February 3.

Match referee Roshan Mahanama defended television umpire Daryl Harper after a controversial decision during the fourth and final Test between South Africa and England.

English Premier League minnows Hull insist they are serious about trying to lure Newcastle striker Michael Owen to the club, according to reports. The 29-year-old has said he wants to leave the Magpies following their relegation from the Premiership.

Newcastle beat fellow struggler Middlesbrough 3-1 for Alan Shearer's first victory as a coach to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. Substitutes Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands fired goals in the last 19 minutes to push Newcastle above Hull into 17th. . . .

ottenham Hotspur's Darren Bent (Right) challenges Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper. Reuters.Darren Bent scored to give Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Sunday and push the Magpies closer to relegation from the Premier League. Bent scored in the 24th minute at White Hart Lane. Obafemi Martins missed a chance to equalize for Newcastle in the 87th. Tottenham. . . .

Bloemfontein Celtic coach Owen da GamaBloemfontein Celtic coach Owen da Gama is a realist and accepts the underdog tag when Phunya Sele-Sele tackle high riding Orlando Pirates in the second round of the Nedbank Cup at Potchefstroom´s Olen Park on Saturday night. Kick-off is at 8.15pm. Da Gama is not expecting. . . .

NOW FOR FULHAM: Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo evades Newcastle United’s Alan Smith during the teams’ Premier League match on Wednesday. Man U beat the Magpies 2-1 to retain their seven-point lead in the league title race that they will take to Craven Cottage Picture: STU FORSTER/GALLO IMAGESManchester United already have one hand on the English Premier League title and the League Cup is tucked in the bag and tomorrow, the red juggernaut rolls up at Fulham’s Craven Cottage on track for the FA Cup. The sixth-round tie comes in the middle of a hectic period for. . . .

Premier League champions and log leaders Supersport will be confident of extending their lead, when they take on second-from-bottom Bloem Celtic at Atteridgeville’s Super stadium tomorrow night. But Celtic coach Owen da Gama said his team should not be underestimated, in. . . .

Bottom of the log Bloemfontein Celtic are up for the biggest fight of the lives as the Premiership season heads into what promises to be the most competitive season ever. New Celtic coach Owen da Gama admits the pressure is on to move off the bottom and he is confident Phunya. . . .