Wozniacki targets more Australian Open glory with kids in tow

Wozniacki targets more Australian Open glory with kids in tow

Caroline Wozniacki admits ultimately she will "never be cool" to her two young children even as they watch her pursue more Grand Slam glory at the Australian Open. The Dane made a shock return to tennis last year after retiring in 2020, reaching the fourth round at the US Open in her first major for three years. Now the former world number one is back at Melbourne Park -- the […]

January 12, 2024 5

APO International

New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah

Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues end of year message reflecting on 2023: Amidst our joyful farewell to 2023, I am thrilled to share my reflections as the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby in Africa. Together, our collective accomplishments have not only defined this year but have also laid a foundation for the […]

January 11, 2024 2

Sport

Australian Open fitness fears for Norrie after Auckland pullout

Britain's world number 19 Cameron Norrie pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a wrist injury on Thursday, leaving his fitness in doubt just three days before the Australian Open. American top seed Ben Shelton had just powered past Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 6-3 when second seed Norrie withdrew from his quarter-final, handing Chile's Alejandro Tabilo a walkover. Tournament director Nicolas Lamperin said Norrie had woken with […]

January 11, 2024 4

Local

Cycling season to kick off this weekend with the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series

The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kick-start the 2024 cycling season this coming Sunday, 14 January, on the Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. The first of the six races will start at 07h00 at the NamPower Station entrance on the Dordabis road, with over 300 cyclists expected to take part in the event. The organisers have introduced exciting categories in a bid to make the events […]

January 11, 2024 7

Sport

Griezmann becomes Atletico’s all-time top goalscorer

Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid's all-time standalone top goalscorer with 174 goals after netting against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The 32-year-old French forward turned well and drove a low effort into the far corner to pull Atletico level at 2-2 in the first half of a pulsating derby clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Griezmann hit a brace in December against Getafe in La […]

January 11, 2024 1

Sport

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results. Dorival, whose appointment to the job was first announced Sunday by his former club, will be formally presented at CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, the confederation said in a statement. […]

January 11, 2024

Sport

NFL Seahawks dump Carroll as coach, keep him as advisor

Pete Carroll was dumped as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons on Wednesday, three days after they missed the NFL playoffs for the second time in three seasons. The 72-year-old American, who coached the Seahawks to their only Super Bowl title 11 years ago, was moved into an advisory role with the club by owner Jody Allen. "After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best […]

January 11, 2024 4

Sport

Reigning champion Siao Him Fa leads at Euros after short program

France's Adam Siao Him Fa made a strong start to his title defence at the European figure skating championships on Wednesday, opening up a lead in the short program. The 22-year-old was awarded 94.13 points for his routine, 2.96 points more than second-placed Lukas Britschgi of Switzerland. Estonia's Aleksandr Selevko surprisingly sits in third place heading into Friday's free skate on 90.05 points. Siao Him Fa was not perfect, […]

January 11, 2024 6

Sport

Lavreysen helps Dutch to European team sprint crown

Track cycling star Harrie Lavreysen led the Netherlands to a fourth straight men's team sprint triumph on the opening day of the 2024 European championships in Apeldoorn on Wednesday. The Dutch have now won six of the last seven European titles in the discipline but were pushed hard in Apeldoorn by France who had to settle for silver, with Poland completing the podium. The Netherlands, also featuring Jeffrey Hoogland and […]

January 11, 2024 4