insert_link Namibia Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend. The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […] todayApril 18, 2024 25
insert_link Sport Former champ Robertson fails to make World Snooker Championship Former champion Neil Robertson will be absent from the World Snooker Championship for the first time in 20 years after losing in the final round qualifying on Wednesday. Robertson, who won the world title in 2010, was beaten 10-9 by Wales' Jamie Jones, whose break of 60 in the decider was enough to seal his shock victory. The 42-year-old Australian last missed out on the prestigious tournament at […] todayApril 18, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage Scottie Scheffler took a little time out to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the world number one American is ready to buckle down again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina. Scheffler, famously undemonstrative on the course, flew home from Augusta National, checked in on his pregnant wife Meredith, and wore his Masters green jacket to meet up with friends at a Dallas bar. […] todayApril 18, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday. Rodrygo gave the visitors an early lead before Kevin De Bruyne hit back for the holders to leave the match level at 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate. However, City's defence of the competition came to an end after Bernardo Silva […] todayApril 18, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Gauff, Raducanu shine in Stuttgart World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday. The US Open champion needed two hours 27 minutes to silence her second round opponent, ranked 134th in the world. Gauff began brightly, rattling off the first three games, but from then on it was to become an error-strewn struggle. […] todayApril 18, 2024 4
insert_link Sport England’s Parling completes Wallabies coaching team Geoff Parling became the final member of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's backroom team Thursday, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July. The 40-year-old is currently forwards coach with the Melbourne Rebels. He is the last member of a slimmed-down coaching team that also includes former All Blacks assistant Mike Cron, veteran Laurie Fisher and Irish analyst Eoin Toolan. "It's an honour to […] todayApril 18, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern ‘pain’ to fuel title bid Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "pain" of the Champions League quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich to fuel their Premier League title bid. Arteta's side failed to clinch a first semi-final appearance since 2009 as Joshua Kimmich's second half header gave Bayern a 1-0 second leg win and a 3-2 aggregate success. It was a bitter evening in Munich for Arteta and his players, who had […] todayApril 18, 2024 2
insert_link Africa NBA Africa-Africell collaboration points to the growing influence of private sector in Africa sport By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency The recent unveiling of a new indoor basketball court by NBA Africa and Angolan telecoms company Africell is another example of how private sector partnerships are helping to fast-forward sports development across Africa, while governments are missing the opportunity, according to a Nigerian sports analyst. Sports and entertainment expert Adedamilola Adedotun, lead sports strategist at The Temple in Nigeria, […] todayApril 17, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical Lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of breast cancer We all know that smart lifestyle choices directly translate to a healthy mind and body, but did you know that certain lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of breast cancer? A recent review[1] confirmed that lifestyle choices that have been earmarked since 2016 as being of benefit to reducing breast cancer risk, are still valid. These include minimizing your alcohol intake, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and ascertaining […] todayApril 17, 2024 70
