insert_link Sport Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship. The 25-year-old American, the daughter of 1998 Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda, will be among the favorites in the new tour event at Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona. Korda, the reigning Olympic champion, reclaimed […] today28 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced Thursday, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics. Hooper, who played 125 Tests for Australia, has switched to sevens after the loose forward was axed from the Wallabies squad before last year's 15-a-side Rugby World Cup. Hooper has been included in the 13-man […] today28 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Chelsea march into Women’s Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France. Mayra Ramirez put Chelsea into a first-half lead on her European club debut before Chasity Grant equalised for Ajax in the second half. Chelsea prevailed 4-1 on aggregate following a 3-0 win in the first leg in Amsterdam. "Ajax […] today28 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the last eight on Wednesday. Collins powered into the last four with an emphatic 6-3, 6-2 win over France's Caroline Garcia before Alexandrova emerged triumphant from a near two-hour three set battle with American fifth seed Jessica Pegula. Thursday will see the opening semi-final with three-time Miami winner Victoria Azarenka up […] today28 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Davis leads Lakers comeback over Bucks in overtime thriller Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124 in double overtime on Tuesday. With LeBron James ruled out through injury, a banged-up Davis spent nearly 52 minutes on court to rally the Lakers to victory against an in-form Bucks side who went into the clash on a six-game winning streak. Davis finished […] today27 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Ukraine join Poland and Georgia in qualifying for Euro 2024 Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland in a play-off to qualify for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, while Poland secured their place at the finals with a penalty shoot-out victory over Wales and Georgia qualified for a first ever major tournament. The Ukrainians were aiming to qualify for a first tournament since the Russian invasion of the country two years ago, and they did so by coming from behind […] today27 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Poland beat Wales on ‘cruel’ penalties to qualify for Euro 2024 Poland denied Wales a place at a third consecutive European Championship on penalties after the sides could not be separated in a tense 0-0 draw in Cardiff on Tuesday. Leeds winger Dan James was the only player to fail to score in the shootout as Poland's five perfect spot-kicks earned them a place alongside France, the Netherlands and Austria in Group D at Euro 2024. Wales' new generation, […] today27 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Top volleyball tourney invades the coast On Saturday, 30 until Sunday, 31 March 2024, the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) will host the eagerly awaited Bank Windhoek-NVF Doc Tournament at the Dome in Swakopmund. This year marks a significant milestone as NVF celebrates four decades of exhilarating volleyball action and camaraderie at the Doc Tournament. With the steadfast support of its partner, Bank Windhoek, NVF is proud to continue this tradition of excellence and sportsmanship. […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ruacana Easter tournament taking place this weekend The Ruacana Town Council has invested N.dollars 350 000 in the hosting of the town’s 11th Easter Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 29 March to 01 April 2024. In an interview with Nampa on Monday, tournament organiser Simaneka Nendongo said a total of N.dollars 148 000 will be put aside for prizes, with the rest of the amount used for other expenses. Nendongo indicated that […] today26 March, 2024
