Goosen and Cejka in lead at South African Open

Retief Goosen and Alex Cejka shared top spot after yesterday's rain-affected first round of the South African Open. The opening round in Durban was carried over after heavy rain made golfing conditions impossible on Thursday. Goosen, in front of his home crowd, and Cejka, the German, both went around in eight-under-par rounds of 64 to hold a one-shot advantage over Ernie Els and Charl Schwartzel.

Simpson gets a new deal

Joe Simpson has signed a new three-year contract with Wasps that will keep him at the Aviva Premiership side until 2014. The England Saxons scrum-half, who is 22, made his senior debut in 2008 and has made 47 appearances for the Adams Park club. Tony Hanks, the club's director of rugby, said: "We want to be involved in his ongoing development and success both for his club and at international level in the future."

Hopkins wants to make history

Bernard Hopkins is confident he will become the oldest boxer to win a world title when he takes on Jean Pascal, the WBC light-heavyweight champion, tonight. Hopkins, who will be 46 on January 15, would beat George Foreman, who won in 1994 against Michael Moorer at the age of 45 years, 10 months. "I want everyone to know this is unique," he said. "A lot of people are going to have to adjust their books after this fight, after this one-sided fight."

Fresh injury blow for Yao

Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets centre from China, has suffered another setback in his comeback when a stress facture was found in his left ankle. The new problem was discovered during an MRI scan. The seven-time NBA All-Star has been sidelined since November 10 with a bone bruise to his left ankle. Yao, 30, missed all of last season after fracturing a bone in his left foot, an injury that required surgery. He has played in only five games this season.

How to wear a kandura

Dos

Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts

Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying

The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

MATCH INFO

What: Brazil v South Korea
When: Tonight, 5.30pm
Where: Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ae

INFO

What: DP World Tour Championship
When: November 21-24
Where: Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ae.

MATCH INFO

Real Madrid 2 (Benzema 13', Kroos 28')
Barcelona 1 (Mingueza 60')

Red card: Casemiro (Real Madrid)

Going grey? A stylist's advice

If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”

Suggested picnic spots

Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Emarat Park
Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City

Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes

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