insert_link Sport Nadal practices at Roland Garros amid fitness doubts Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros on Monday to practice and try to figure out whether to compete at the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. The 37-year-old Spaniard showed up late in the afternoon with his coach, Carlos Moya, and a couple of sparring partners at Court Philippe Chatrier, which was open to the public. About 6,000 fans were there at the French Open’s main stadium, cheering loudly […] todayMay 21, 2024 16
insert_link Sport Pep Guardiola hints next season will be his last as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola cast doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City on Sunday after winning a record straight fourth Premier League title, admitting it is difficult to find motivation after so much sustained success. City's 3-1 victory against West Ham, securing a sixth title in seven years for Guardiola, who has taken the club to extraordinary new levels since he arrived in 2016. His tally is exceeded only by […] todayMay 21, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Slot new Liverpool boss Feyenoord coach Arne Slot was on Monday confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool by the Premier League club. Liverpool said in a statement that the Dutchman, 45, would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to a work permit. The club did not specify the length of his contract in their statement but Sky Sports said it understood Slot had signed a three-year deal. Slot's arrival has […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Nambala misses out on medal at World Champs Namibia’s T13 sprinter Johannes Nambala on Monday missed out on a medal after finishing in sixth place in the T13 100 meters (m) final at the World Para Athletics Championships underway in Kobe, Japan. The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are being held at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in that country, with 11 para-athletes and seven guides representing Namibia. Nambala, Namibia’s T13 sprinter, qualified for the final of the T13 […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link Africa African table tennis stars storm Kigali for Paris tickets By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa’s table tennis talent is at full display in Rwanda as the East african country plays host to the 2024 edition of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) tournament alongside the African Olympic Qualification Tournament. The two combined tournaments, which also serve as Olympic qualifiers are being hosted at the BK Arena in Kigali from May 15 to 18 […] todayMay 20, 2024 31
insert_link Africa Al Ahly and Esperance highlight the dominance of North Africa in club football. Lessons for other African teams By Mahfoud Amara, Qatar University Al Ahly, based in Cairo, and Esperance, in Tunis, are among the most successful clubs in the history of the main club cup competition in Africa, the CAF Champions League. Al Ahly has reached the finals multiple times and boasts 11 titles, making it the most successful club in the competition’s history. Similarly, Esperance has secured the title multiple times. These […] todayMay 20, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Ishitile misses out on final slot Namibia’s T11 female sprinter Lahja Ishitile missed out on a spot in the final of the T11 women’s 100 meters (m) after finishing fifth overall on Monday at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. A total of 11 para-athletes and seven guides are representing Namibia at the 2024 Kobe World Para Athletics Championships. Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda won a bronze medal in the […] todayMay 20, 2024 35
insert_link Sport England captain Buttler buoyed by return of ‘superstar’ Archer England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is glad to see "proper superstar" Jofra Archer back in action following the fast bowler's wicket-taking return to action for Sussex's 2nd XI. Injuries have blighted Archer's international career and he has not played top-level cricket for the past year. England, however, have recalled Archer for the defence of their T20 World Cup title in the United States and the West Indies next […] todayMay 20, 2024 12
insert_link Sport Manchester City win fourth title in a row and sixth title in seven seasons Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are enjoying their golden era after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title, and sixth in seven years, on Sunday. Phil Foden scored twice as City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad to edge out Arsenal by two points and deny the Gunners a first league title in 20 years. "When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues […] todayMay 20, 2024 8