insert_link Local The Nedbank Desert Dash hits the 20 Year Mark – entries open in June. The organisers of the world's longest single-stage mountain bike event, the Nedbank Namibia Desert Dash, have confirmed the competition's return for the 20th consecutive year. Over 1 200 mountain bike cyclists are expected to participate in this year’s event, which is scheduled to start on Friday, 6 December departing from The Grove Mall in Windhoek. The riders will then cycle 397-kilometres across the world's oldest desert, during […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Kane fit for Euro2024 England captain Harry Kane has recovered from a back injury and is looking forward to the upcoming European Championship, manager Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday. Bayern Munich striker Kane missed his side's final two Bundesliga games with back issues he has been dealing with since before their Champions League semifinal loss to Real Madrid a fortnight ago. However, England manager Southgate included the 30-year-old striker in his provisional squad […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Swiatek looks to join the greats Iga Swiatek admits she is the favourite and "confident" ahead of her bid to become only the fourth woman to win four Roland Garros singles titles in the Open era. The world No 1 could also become the first player to lift three successive women's titles in Paris since Justine Henin in 2007. Swiatek is a strong favourite after dominating on clay again this season, arriving in Paris off […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Police to review Scheffler arrest Police in Louisville, Kentucky, will investigate if procedures were followed in the arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler at the gates of the PGA Championship on Friday, the city's mayor said on Tuesday. In his weekly news conference, Craig Greenberg said Louisville Metro Police Department is reviewing Scheffler's address, which stemmed from his attempt to enter the course ahead of the second round while navigating the scene of a fatal […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport USA upsets Bangladesh in World Cup warm up match The United States pulled off a shock five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International in Houston on Tuesday giving the Americans a timely boost ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. The USA will host group stage games in the tournament which is being co-hosted with the West Indies, and the three-match series with Bangladesh is their main warm-up. Bangladesh are ranked ninth in the world T20 rankings […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Kroos to retire after EURO2024 Germany's Toni Kroos, 34, will retire after this year's European Championship, the Real Madrid midfielder announced on Tuesday, adding that next month's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund will be his last game for the Spanish club. "My career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship. As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club," Kroos said in a […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Man City’s Guardiola named Premier League Manager of the Year Pep Guardiola was named Premier League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Manchester City to an unprecedented fourth successive title. The Spanish coach has previously won the award four times since he joined the club in 2016. With six league titles, he is now the joint second-most successful coach in the history of English football. "This award reflects the hard work and excellence of the people at […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes. Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign when he replaced interim manager Frank Lampard as the club's new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital looked to freshen things up after a 12th-placedfinish […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Mallembu says the experience of the ISF Football World Cup is unmatched National Men’s Under-17 (U17) head coach Pauhl 'Shakes' Mallembu says competing at the International Schools Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup is an unmatched experience for the young footballers. The Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) sent a U17 football team to Dalian, China to compete in the ISF World School Championship, taking place from 16 to 27 May 2024. Since the U18 ISF Football World Cup kicked off on […] today22 May, 2024
