insert_link Sport Canadian pair lead after World Championships short programme Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps electrified home fans as they seized the lead in the pairs short programme at the Figure Skating World Championships on Wednesday. Montreal-based Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps earned a personal best 77.48 points for their short programme for a commanding lead of 3.95 points over defending champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan. Their performance to Cirque du Soleil's "Oxygene" sparked a riotous […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Sabalenka ‘heart-broken’ over death of former boyfriend World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she was "heart-broken" by the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in a statement on Wednesday where she revealed they had not been a couple at the time of his death. "Konstantin's death is an unthinkable tragedy, and while we were no longer together, my heart is broken. Please respect my privacy and his family's privacy during this difficult time," Sabalenka […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Susie Wolff takes legal action against FIA over conflict of interest probe Susie Wolff, director of Formula One's academy series for aspiring female drivers, has taken legal action against motorsport's governing body the FIA over a controversial inquiry into her conduct last year. Wolff and her husband, Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff, were the subject of an investigation into claims of an alleged conflict of interest. The probe arose in December after a magazine report claimed that other […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Sport USA and Spain handed tough draws in women’s Olympic tournament Four-times winners USA, Germany and Australia were placed in the same group, while hosts France will play holders Canada after the draw for the 2024 Olympic women's football tournament was made on Wednesday. Groups B and C appear particularly challenging, while France and Canada can be hopeful of securing their places in the knock-out rounds from Group A. The United States will face Germany, Australia and the winner […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Murray beats dizzy Berrettini, Stephens, Osaka advance Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Italian Matteo Berrettini in the first round at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday. Berrettini needed medical attention near the end of the second set after appearing to almost faint on court but he battled on. The Italian recently returned to the tour after an injury-plagued 2023, reaching the final of a Challenger […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Cricket Stadium The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Namibian National Cricket Stadium took place earlier today. Stakeholders and invited guests celebrated the official introduction to the exciting new project. The Minister of Sport, Youth and Nationasl Service, the Honourable Agnes Tjongarero, lauded the efforts to create a facility of this nature... https://iono.fm/e/1418050 Also at the event was the President of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudi van Vuuren, who gave insight into the […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Pro basketball teams shine at the NBA-backed BAL Kalahari Conference By bird story agency South Africa's SunBet Arena in Pretoria successfully concluded the group stage matches of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Sunday (March 17) as the inaugural Kalahari Conference ignited fierce competition and provided electrifying hoop action. Despite Burundi's club Dynamo withdrawing from the competition, other conference matches went on as planned, with Morocco’s Fath Union Sport de Rabat emerging at the top of the conference, […] today19 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20s, citing worsening women’s rights Australia on Tuesday postponed a men's Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this year, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was not acceptable. Cricket Australia said it had received advice "that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse" and so had taken a decision to "postpone" the three-match series scheduled in August at a neutral venue. Cricket has surged in popularity inside […] today19 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Lazio hire Tudor to replace Sarri as coach Serie A club Lazio on Monday announced Croatian coach Igor Tudor will replace Maurizio Sarri with immediate effect. Sarri stepped down last week after a poor run of form left the Roman club ninth in Italy's top flight and off the pace for European football. "Lazio announces that Igor Tudor, starting today, will take on the role of manager of the first team," the club said in a […] today19 March, 2024
