Titans fire head coach Vrabel

Titans fire head coach Vrabel

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday in the wake of the team's failure to reach the NFL postseason for a second straight year. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement that Vrabel's dismissal was necessary to help turn the franchise into consistent championship contenders. Vrabel, 48, was appointed head coach in January 2018 and took the team to the playoffs in 2019, […]

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Sport

Shelton ends losing streak to reach Auckland quarter-finals

Top seed Ben Shelton got his Australian Open preparations back on track Wednesday after a run of defeats with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan at the Auckland Classic. The American world number 16 reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open, the last four at the US Open and secured a first ATP title in Tokyo in his first full season on tour in 2023. But the […]

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Sport

Smith to open batting against West Indies

Steve Smith will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja against the West Indies in place of the retired David Warner, Australia selectors said Wednesday, with all-rounder Cameron Green coming in at number four. Warner bowed out of Test cricket the weekend after the last Test against Pakistan in Sydney, having been a fixture at the top of the order for 12 years. Recognised openers Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris and […]

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Africa

AFCON 2024 : Sadio Mane previews “tough group” for Senegal

Senegal captain Sadio Mane predicts that "a really difficult group" lies ahead for the Africa Cup of Nations holders when they face Gambia, Cameroon and Guinea. "The match against Cameroon is going to be very tough and we dare not underestimate our other opponents," the two-time African Player of the Year told reporters. "While accepting that none of these matches will be easy, we have the ability and determination […]

January 10, 2024 5

Namibia

AFCON 2024 : “We play for the Namibian nation” – Benjamin

Senior national football team coach, Collin Benjamin, has said while no one is optimistic about the Brave Warriors’ chances in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), their objective is to represent Namibia with pride. Benjamin said this after their goalless draw with Ghana in Kumasi Monday night, ahead of their trip to Ivory Coast. Namibia is drawn in Group E alongside Mali, Tunisia, and neighbours South Africa. In […]

January 10, 2024 6

Sport

Liverpool suffer an injury setback

Liverpool have suffered a blow after England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury suffered in last weekend's FA Cup win at Arsenal.Reds assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed Alexander-Arnold's injury when he spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg against Fulham.Alexander-Arnold was able to finish Sunday's 2-0 third round victory over the Gunners, but the knee […]

January 10, 2024 5

Sport

Changes to tennis Tour start times to combat late matches

The ATP and WTA, the two bodies that run the majority of men and women's professional tennis respectively, introduced measures Tuesday aimed at minimising the scourge of late finishes.Tennis tournaments have been plagued by matches that drag on long into the night, and even early morning.The ATP and WTA said that no match on their Tours will now start after 11pm, while matches unable to start on the court before […]

January 10, 2024 7

Health / Medical

New Year, New You: Tips for Establishing and Maintaining an Exercise Routine

Are you looking to start the new year with a renewed commitment to your health and fitness? We've got you covered with some practical tips to help you establish and stick to an exercise routine, with a particular focus on outdoor activities. 1. Embrace the Great Outdoors If the thought of being confined to a gym doesn't excite you, consider taking your workouts outside. Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, running, […]

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Health / Medical

Saving Lives: The Importance and Benefits of Donating Blood

Have you ever wondered what happens to the blood that you donate? Did you know that donating blood can save lives and has numerous benefits for the donors as well? Blood donation is an essential way of life that has proven to make a significant difference in the lives of many people. With the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service still facing a critically low supply of blood, here are some reasons […]

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