‘Sad’ Nadal abandons latest comeback with Indian Wells withdrawal

‘Sad’ Nadal abandons latest comeback with Indian Wells withdrawal

Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California. The Spanish icon's bombshell decision came four days after the 37-year-old lost a Las Vegas exhibition to compatriot and world number two Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal missed almost all of the 2023 season with abdominal […]

March 7, 2024 5

Sport

Schmidt wins second ABInBev Monthly Medal Competition

March 4, 2024 6

Sport

Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters at world indoors

Noah Lyles, Karsten Warholm, Mondo Duplantis and Femke Bol head a star-studded line-up at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the best from track and field take an important first step towards the Paris Olympics. While the bigger goal might be gold in the French capital, the presence of high-profile athletes in Scotland ensures an early marker of form just 50 days into the year and […]

February 29, 2024 6

Namibia

Netherlands beat Richelieu Eagles in Nepal

The Namibian senior national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, lost their second match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series. After winning their first match against hosts Nepal, the Namibians found the going tough this morning after being sent in to bat by the Netherlands. After losing early wickets, the Namibians were reeling 26 for 3 wickets, could not recover and posted a total of […]

February 19, 2024 7

Namibia

Richelieu Eagles contest triangular series in Nepal

The Richelieu Eagles have arrived in Katmandu, Nepal to compete in four ICC Men’s CWC League 2 games and four T20I games against the Netherlands and Nepal. The ODI games are part of the pathway towards the World Cup, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa in 2027. The three countries are set to participate in the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated […]

February 13, 2024 8

Namibia

HE Dr Hage Geingob: A sporting tribute

The passing of HE Dr Hage Geingob has robbed Namibian sport of its biggest fan and its biggest promotor... https://iono.fm/e/1403022

February 6, 2024 22

Local

38th Nedbank Cycle Challenge launched

Photo FLTR – Nedbank Namibia Communications and Public Relations Manager, Selma Kaulinge; Coca Cola Namibia Manager for Sponsorships, Special Events and Signage, Antonio Frans; Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club Representative, Nicole Spangenberg; Nedbank Namibia Chief Operating Officer, Victor Ashikoto; Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Honourable Agnes Tjongarero; Namibian Cycling Federation President, Axel Theissen The 38th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge was officially launched at a […]

January 31, 2024 16

Sport

Springboks to score canny former All Black as attack coach

According to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another former international player, Jerry Flannery, is also in line to join Rassie Erasmus staff. The former Ireland hooker was a 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam winner — he won 41 Test caps […]

January 30, 2024 5

Sport

Klopp to stand down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is "running out of energy". Klopp, who has restored Liverpool to one of European football's powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision to leave was one "I have to take". The German led Liverpool to their first league title for […]

January 26, 2024 6