insert_link Local Miller, Du Plessis retain national jerseys Alex Miller and Monique du Plessis retained their men’s and women's national jerseys following their dominant racing at the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC0 National Cross-Country Championships, which took place at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe on Saturday. The event, organised by the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) in collaboration with Nedbank Namibia and various other sponsors, was attended by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Dr. […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Sport New Zealand swim star Pascoe pulls out of Paris Paralympics New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian Sophie Pascoe announced Monday that she will not compete at the Paralympic Games in Paris, after becoming a mother. The 31-year-old announced the birth of her first child earlier this month. The elite swimmer, who has won 19 medals including 11 golds at four Paralympics, pulled out of this year's Games, running from August 28 to September 8. "Although I'll miss the opportunity […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Sport Arteta says Arsenal can cope with pressure of ‘beautiful’ title challenge Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's tense 3-2 win at bitter rivals Tottenham proved they can cope with the pressure of their "beautiful" challenge to win the Premier League. Arteta's side stormed into a three-goal lead in the first half of Sunday's north London derby before surviving Tottenham's late fightback to retain their position on top of the table. The Gunners are one point clear of second-placed Manchester City, who won […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Sport Relentless Man City keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race Manchester City kept the heat on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, seeing off a feisty challenge from Nottingham Forest after Mikel Arteta's men held their nerve to beat Tottenham. A captivating three-way title race has become a duel between Pep Guardiola's City and Mikel Arteta's Gunners, who are determined to make amends for last season's late collapse. Arsenal are on 80 points with just three matches to […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Sport McIlroy and Lowry win playoff for PGA New Orleans team victory Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday after a playoff win over Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer. The USA-French pairing of Ramey and Martin had started the day of foursomes (alternate shot) seven strokes off the lead but a brilliant nine-under par round of 63 saw them fly to the top of the leaderboard. That left the […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Sport Victor Boniface: Leverkusen boss Alonso makes you ‘up your game’ Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on the training pitch. "Imagine you're training and your coach is doing better than you," Boniface told AFP in an interview. "Then you want to step up your game. "For him to be involved in training gives us a boost," Boniface said of Alonso, who "has won everything that can be […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Sport Bears draft USC quarterback Williams with No. 1 pick The Chicago Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams out of the University of Southern California with the number one overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday. Five quarterbacks went in the first 10 picks of the draft with no defensive players selected. All three of the top draft picks were used to select quarterbacks, with The Washington Commanders choosing Jayden Daniels from Louisiana State University and the […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Sport Man City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden's double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday. Pep Guardiola's side were in imperious mood at the Amex Stadium from the moment Kevin De Bruyne headed them into an early lead. England forward Foden struck twice before the interval to put the result beyond doubt. Julian Alvarez ended his goal drought after […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Sport India’s Pant boosts World Cup hopes with IPL batting blitz Rishabh Pant smashed an unbeaten 88 as he led Delhi Capitals to a tense IPL win over Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, boosting his chances of playing for India at the T20 World Cup. Delhi posted 224-4 courtesy of a 113-run stand between Pant and fellow left-hander Axar Patel, who hit 66, after they slipped to 44-3 inside six overs at their home Arun Jaitley Stadium. The hosts kept […] today25 April, 2024
