Hall wins five-way playoff with birdie for first US PGA Tour title

Hall wins five-way playoff with birdie for first US PGA Tour title

England's Harry Hall chipped in for birdie at the third hole of a five-man sudden-death playoff to win his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday at the ISCO Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Hall, Pierceson Coody and Matt NeSmith had all missed the green at the par-three ninth, the third hole of the playoff, but Hall popped his chip over the fringe and it rolled into the heart […]

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Fraser-McGurk gets nod as Warner replacement for Australia UK tour

Young batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk was selected Monday for Australia's white-ball tour of the UK in place of the retired David Warner, as selectors gave pace spearhead Pat Cummins a "pre-planned" rest. Mitchell Marsh will be captain for the September trip which will start with three Twenty20 internationals against Scotland before three Twenty20 and five one-day internationals against England. Former captain Steve Smith, who was overlooked for the T20 […]

July 15, 2024 4

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Scaloni hails Argentina for ‘Triple Crown’ triumph

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and successfully defended […]

July 15, 2024 5

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Spain hoping Euro 2024 conquest just the beginning for new generation

Spain conquered Europe for a record fourth time on Sunday as they beat England to win Euro 2024 and want this historic night to be the beginning of a new period of dominance. Led by young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, 17 and 22 respectively, many in Luis de la Fuente's superb side will hit their prime in the years ahead. Between 2008 and 2012 Spain dominated […]

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Garbisi shines as Italy down Tonga 36-14 on Pacific tour

Italy posted an emphatic 36-14 win over Tonga in Nuku'alofa on Friday as the Azzurri bounced back from a shock defeat to Samoa on their Pacific tour. Fly-half Paolo Garbisi helped seal the win over Tonga with a 14-point haul including one of Italy's five tries to two by the hosts. The result got Italy, who beat Wales and Scotland in the Six Nations, back to winning ways […]

July 12, 2024 8

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Seine fit for swimming most of past 12 days, Paris says ahead of Olympics

The Seine has been clean enough to swim for most of the past 12 days, Paris city hall said Friday, just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games. The quality of the water met the required standard for "11 days or 10 days" of the past 12, city hall official Pierre Rabadan told broadcaster RFI. Weather permitting, the river will be the star of the opening ceremony of the […]

July 12, 2024 5

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Understanding the Namibian healthcare funding industry

According to the Namibian Constitution and its supporting legislation, the Minister of Health and Social Services is responsible for ensuring that the Namibian population has accessible, affordable, and appropriate healthcare. Namibia has a pluralistic health system with the public sector as the main actor, funded through the public budget by money appropriated by Parliament in the National budget and privately funded healthcare system through Medical Aid Funds by […]

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Expanding footprint in northern Namibia: Sanlam celebrates the grand opening of two new branches

Sanlam is delighted to announce the grand opening of two new branches at Eenhana and Omuthiya in northern Namibia. The opening of the Eenhana and Omuthiya branches marks a significant milestone for Sanlam as it expands its reach and services to better serve members of the community. These new branches are a testament to Sanlam’s commitment to providing top-notch insurance and financial solutions tailored to meet the […]

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Namibia dairies implement supplementary winter levy to support dairy farmers amidst challenging conditions

Recognizing the current trading environment and the considerable strain posed by the ongoing drought, Namibia Dairies remains committed to supporting their partners in the dairy industry to the best of their ability. Hence, Namibia Dairies has announced the implementation of a supplementary winter levy to support the dedicated dairy farming partners during the challenging winter season. Subject to all quality specifications being met, the winter levy of […]

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