insert_link Sport Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don’t tell West Indies or England A few years ago, an award-winning film "Death of a Gentleman" drew attention to what appeared to be the steady decline of Test cricket as it struggled to ward off the popularity of the shorter game. On Sunday, however, Test match cricket, which has been on the scene since Australia and England first locked horns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877, showed there is still life in […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link Sport ‘Wake-up call’ as India look for quick fix in second Test England's attacking "Bazball" style of play trumped India at home in the first Test but pundits and cricketers on Monday said the hosts remain favourites in the five-match series. Rohit Sharma's India lost the nail-biting opener by 28 runs in Hyderabad on Sunday on day four of the Test, after being ahead in the match for most of the opening three days. England's fearless "Bazball" brand of play devised […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link Sport San Francisco 49ers beat Detroit Lions 34-31 to reach Super Bowl The San Francisco 49ers produced a stunning second-half fightback to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach their second Super Bowl in four years on Sunday. The 49ers set up a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl against Kansas City after recovering from a 24-7 halftime deficit to score 27 points and seal a dramatic NFC Championship victory in Santa Clara. The loss was a heartbreaking blow for Detroit, […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Natnael Tesfazion Secures Second Place at Cadel Evans Road Race Natnael Tesfazion, an Eritrean professional cyclist with the American Lidl-Trek team, claimed second place at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Australia today. Natnael Tesfazion finished closely behind the stage winner, Australian cyclist Laurence Pithie, after a tight sprint to the finish line. He completed the 174.3 km race in 4 hours, 17 minutes, and 40 seconds, averaging a speed of 40.5 km/h. The race featured numerous […] today28 January, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today26 January, 2024
insert_link Africa Afcon’s decision to allow 24 countries to play is paying off – and having dramatic repercussions By Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. As a scholar of sports communication with a focus on African football, I’ve followed developments with interest, notably the 2021 decision to […] today26 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Sinner ends Djokovic Grand Slam history bid at Australian Open Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb's astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final. The Italian fourth seed was unfazed by dropping his first set of the tournament against the king of Rod Laver Arena, winning the semi-final 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3. He will face either Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev […] today26 January, 2024
Health / Medical Young athletes learn importance of mental health and well−being at Gangwon 2024 Young athletes competing at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 are being reminded that mental health is just as important as physical health and that they have access to a number of tools to help them protect their well-being. For Gangwon 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has designed an educational booth integrating mental and physical health and safeguarding education called “Mind, Body and Me”, with the aim of normalising […] today26 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Late eagle lifts Jaeger to PGA Tour lead at Torrey Pines Germany's Stephan Jaeger rolled in a 35-foot eagle putt from the fringe at his final hole on Thursday to seize a one-stroke lead over Nicolai Hojgaard after the second round of the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Jaeger carded an eight-under par 64 on the North Course, one of two in use over the first two days of the tournament, for a 12-under par total […] today26 January, 2024
