insert_link Sport ‘Big relief’ for India to progress at T20 World Cup, says Rohit India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a "big relief" for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. India made it three wins from three Group A games and join Australia and South Africa in the Super Eights stage. After starting their campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket mauling of Ireland, Rohit's men then successfully […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Pulisic, Turner rescue US in 1-1 draw with Brazil The United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday. US skipper Christian Pulisic's rasping first half free-kick ensured a share of the spoils for Gregg Berhalter's side after Brazil had taken the lead through Real Madrid striker Rodrygo at Orlando's Camping World Stadium. Berhalter, who faced calls […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Wallabies fly-half Gordon switches to rugby league Australian fly-half Carter Gordon said Wednesday he will join rugby league club the Gold Coast Titans next year on a two-year deal in a blow to new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. The 23-year-old has been capped eight times and was seen as a long-term prospect, but will defect to the 13-man game after his debt-laden Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels was shut down. "I'm excited with the direction that […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Sport McIlroy says divorce off after reconciliation Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica have called off their divorce and are looking forward to "a new beginning", the golfer told The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday. McIlroy filed divorce papers to end the seven-year marriage last month, on the eve of the PGA Championship. But ahead of this week's US Open, the third major of the season, the Northern Irishman said there had been a change of […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Ten Hag to remain as Man Utd boss: British media Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth placed finish in the league and group stage Champions League exit. But the 54-year-old […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Sport No.1 Scheffler unfazed as ever and chased by all at US Open Scottie Scheffler appears unstoppable as Thursday's first round of the US Open approaches, with many top rivals amazed the world number one already has five wins this year including the Masters. "He's the gold standard right now," said 2020 US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau. "Undoubtedly the best player in the world at the minute by a long way. It's up to us to try to get to his […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Sport S.Africa into T20 Super Eights after Sri Lanka v Nepal rained out Heavy rain and a waterlogged outfield led to the abandonment of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday in Florida. The result meant that Group D leaders South Africa, who have won all three of their games, become the first team to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the tournament. Rain had poured down for most of the day, with flood warnings in […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Australia into Super Eights with nine-wicket crushing of Namibia Australia marched into the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket demolition of Namibia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday. Adam Zampa led the rout with figures of 4-12 as the outclassed Namibians were bundled out for just 72 off 17 overs. Australia then sped to their target in just 5.4 overs for the loss of one wicket, Travis Head finishing […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia The annual Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicks off with the K-H Xtrail The Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicked off this Sunday, 9 June, in the stunning mountains of the Khomas Hochland, at Farm Godeis. This is the 9th year that Standard Bank has been sponsoring the event and OTB SPort have hosted the event. More than 380 people entered to test their mettle on the rough and tough trails of the Khomas Hochland. #1 in the Standard Bank Series, the K-H Xtrail, consists of single track, steep climbs and […] today11 June, 2024
