Mohamed Bangura Sierra Leone's Rising Star Playing For Swedish Champions AIK

Mohamed Bangura was plucked from poverty on the streets of Sierra Leone by a Frenchman called "Papa Jacques" in a fairy tale story he vows will take him to the pinnacle of soccer

Ambassador Bockarie Stevens Saluting While Singing the National Anthem

The annual soccer tournament that assembled Sierra Leoneans from all across the United States ended in New York City on July 31st with no winner reported in the final encounter between Atlanta, Georgia and Philadelphia states

Ronaldo and Zidane Form Team to Mobilize the Public in the Struggle to End Poverty

Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), football stars Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane will play together with other renowned footballers for a friendly match against  a SLBenfica All Stars team. For the first time, Ronaldo and Zidane will be on the same side in a match that will recall the urgency

Madieu Williams.....Giving Back With Profound Love And Affection

28 year-old Minnesota Vikings safety, Madieu Williams, is the youngest African American player to donate a hefty $ 2 million through his foundation to his Alma Mater, the University of Maryland. This gift would fund a center at the school for global health initiative. Ironically, the institution down the road ousted its diversity official Cordell Black, who oversees the office of Equity and Diversity

Sierra Leone Football Sensation Solomon TONNY Anthony......One For The Future

One of Sierra Leone’s top rated youth footballer Solomon Anthony popularly known as “TONNY” who lives in the United State shares his view and experience with Standard Times Sports Desk during his recent trip to Sierra Leone. After his outstanding performance in the Sierra Leone Annual Interstate Soccer Tournament in Philadelphia and Texas, a scout and football promoter

Caster Semenya of South Africa celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 800m in Berlin

The family and friends of the teenager who struck gold in the women's 800 metres at the World Athletics Championships but now faces sex tests hit out yesterday at claims she could be a man.And South African Caster Semenya was also backed by her government, who called her the country's 'golden girl' and a role model for young athletes

Fireworks At The Sierra Leone Football League in Maryland USA

Mighty Blackpool stunt a 5-0 victory over Team Senegal on Saturday, June 20^th  and PanAfrik and Sierra Delta the Virginia boys went head to head for 3-3 draw, Debamu and Sierra Stars went on a 90 minutes contest and end the game goalless

F C Tigers in Action.....Soccer at its Best (Sierra American Soccer Association)

The Sierra Leone Football League in Maryland is gathering momentum with dramatic displays and stunning performances by some of the minnows and underdogs. Last weekend results has set the stage for a ding-dong battle as the league reaches Week Five this Saturday 20th June.

Shooting Stars Of New Jersey F C

The Sierra American Soccer Association (SASA) kicked off it 2009 season on the 23rd  May 2009 in grand style The S.A.S.A Soccer League is organized by Sierra Leoneans based in Maryland, U.S.A. who where former professional soccer players and people who are involved with soccer in the United States.

Houston Dynamo's Kei Kamara, Celebrates One of His Many Goals For His Team

Kei Kamara has seen a lot for a 24-year old. The San Jose striker grew up through a civil war in Sierra Leone before moving to Los Angeles to live with his mother. He then had to find a way to convince college coaches that he was worth a look before finally making the step up to MLS and his dream of professional soccer

Primeiro de Agosto (ANGOLA)..The African Basktball Champions

After over a week of great African basketball, the 23rd edition of the FIBA African Championship for Men, Tunisia 2008 has ended. Twelve teams contest in this year’s competition and played gallantly for thetrophy.Primero de Agosto, the defending champions, however, retained the club champions’ trophy. They remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all their matches in their group