insert_link Sport Musetti sets up Djokovic semifinal clash as Rybakina cruises Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semifinal without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased through. Australian ninth seed De Minaur, 25, announced shortly after midday at the All England Club that he was "devastated to pull out due to a hip injury". It means Djokovic has now equalled Roger Federer's men's record of 13 semifinal […] today11 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Southgate vindicated as super subs send England into Euros final England took a long time to get going in Germany but march on to Berlin to face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final buoyed by more late drama and their best performance of the tournament to beat the Netherlands 2-1. Ollie Watkins was the unlikely hero for the Three Lions as the Aston Villa striker smashed in a stoppage-time winner in Dortmund, having only played 20 minutes in […] today11 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Alcaraz fears Medvedev ‘wall’ as he targets Wimbledon final Carlos Alcaraz described his Wimbledon semi-final opponent Daniil Medvedev as "a wall" on Tuesday as the two players talked up each others' strengths ahead of their blockbuster clash. Friday's semi-final will be a repeat show of last year, where Alcaraz beat Russia's Medvedev in straight sets on the way to his first Wimbledon crown. The Spanish world number three came through 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 against America's Tommy […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat Alex de Minaur is the latest man standing in the way of the Novak Djokovic juggernaut on Wednesday as the Serbian superstar eyes a 13th Wimbledon semi-final. Former champion and fourth seed Elena Rybakina, the top woman left in the draw, faces Elina Svitolina. AFP Sport looks at Wednesday's four Wimbledon quarter-finals: A historic 25th Grand Slam triumph is coming into sharp focus for Novak Djokovic, who demolished […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Bare-bones gym breeds Olympians in Philippines boxing capital Bago At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream -- and a way out of poverty. Aged 10-18, the young boxers spar in the Bago city gymnasium after school before sleeping under the ring's canvas at night. Located on the island of Negros, in the sugar-growing region […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Marsch wants broader player pool after Copa test Canada coach Jesse Marsch saw his team's Copa America dream end with a 2-0 loss to world champions Argentina on Tuesday and said that the unexpected run to the last four had taken a toll on his side. American Marsch, the former RB Leipzig and Leeds United manager has quickly installed his high-energy, hard-pressing style on the Canada team since taking over in May. But he conceded that […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament's youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final. Trailing after Randal Kolo Muani headed in a Kylian Mbappe cross in the ninth minute, Spain turned the match around in a four-minute period, scoring twice against a side who had only conceded once in five previous games in this tournament. Yamal, […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Sport Two France rugby players detained over alleged Argentine sex assault Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza where the crime allegedly took place. "Today […] today9 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Exhibition Ryder Cup-style Tournament of Titans comes to the Windhoek Golf Club The very first Tournament of Titans takes place at Windhoek Golf and Country Club on the 13th till 14th of July 2024. It features two teams : Namibia's top 10 golfers against Team Legendary Players. Similar to the well-known Ryder Cup, this historic event includes thrilling Betterball, Foursomes, and Individual Matchplay formats over 54 holes. The two team captains, Cor Beuke and Todi Gurirab, popped in to the Sunrise studio […] today9 July, 2024
