insert_link Sport FIFA wants ‘crossed hands’ gesture to help beat racism in football FIFA said Friday it wants players to use a "crossed hands" gesture to signal to referees incidents of racist abuse, as it seeks to crack down on discrimination in the game. Football's world governing body will make racism a specific offence in the disciplinary codes of all 211 of its members, with "severe" penalties including the forfeiture of matches. The "global stand against racism" at FIFA's annual congress […] today17 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Capricorn Schools Netball League renewed for 2024 Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when it […] today16 May, 2024
Sport Troubled Man Utd keep alive European hopes with win over Newcastle Manchester United kept alive their hopes of salvaging a dismal season by qualifying for Europe as Amad Diallo's rocket inspired a 3-2 win against Newcastle on Wednesday. Erik ten Hag's side are battling to secure a seventh place finish in the Premier League, which could secure a place in next season's UEFA Conference League. United will qualify for the Europa League if they win the FA Cup final […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka set for PGA showdown at Valhalla World number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy lead a power-packed field into Thursday's start of the 106th PGA Championship at formidable Valhalla. Players made their last preparations Wednesday for the showdown, practice rounds offering a final glimpse at the 7,609-yard layout. Michael Block, an American club professional who shared 15th in 2023, will hit Thursday's opening shot off the first tee at 7:15 a.m. (1115 GMT). Scheffler […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Vlahovic fires Juve to 15th Italian Cup past long-suffering Atalanta Dusan Vlahovic shot Juventus to the Italian Cup with the only goal in Wednesday's final against Atalanta who were denied a first trophy in six decades. Serbia striker Vlahovic's fourth-minute strike was enough for Juve to claim the cup for the 15th time in a largely uninspiring final in Rome. Massimiliano Allegri's side had won just three matches since the end of January coming into the final but […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack this weekend as Formula One returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The three-time world champion, who leads this year's title race for Red Bull, knows however that after suffering two defeats in six season-opening races he may be vulnerable and McLaren's Norris will be armed […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Iraqi car bomb survivor eyes gold in Paris Paralympics When car bomb survivor Najlah Imad first took up table tennis, her relatives warned against it. But a decade later, the Iraqi teenager who lost three limbs is gunning for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games. "Table tennis was a turning point. Since I started playing, my life has changed," the 19-year-old athlete told AFP. Najlah was just three years old when a 2008 sticky bomb ripped into […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Without Messi, Miami’s winning run ends with derby draw Inter Miami's five-match winning run came to an end on Wednesday as, without the injured Lionel Messi, they were held to a 0-0 draw at Orlando City. Messi had featured in all five of those wins for the MLS league leaders but sat out the game in Orlando due to a knee injury. Miami said the injury was not serious and Messi has trained in recent days but […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Local 2024 Capricorn Schools Netball League launched Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when […] today15 May, 2024
