Capricorn Eagles Set to Soar at Debut Appearance in African Games

Capricorn Eagles Set to Soar at Debut Appearance in African Games

The Namibia women's cricket team, The Capricorn Eagles, is gearing up passionately to make its mark at the African Games hosted in Ghana. Scheduled from 7 to 13 March, this historic tournament marks cricket's grand entrance into the African Games. The Capricorn Eagles are looking forward to showcasing a good brand of cricket against formidable opponents from across the continent. Placed in Group A, alongside South Africa, Tanzania, and Nigeria, […]

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Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out

Masters champion John Rahm said Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not "a good system" after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to join. LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman on Tuesday sent a letter to players, seen by AFP, saying the Saudi-funded breakaway circuit had ended its efforts to be accepted for world rankings recognition that began in July 2022. "It's now clear that the best […]

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Struggling Canterbury Crusaders sign Wales back McNicholl

Canterbury Crusaders have signed New Zealand-born back Johnny McNicholl from Welsh club Llanelli Scarlets as cover for the injured All Blacks star Will Jordan and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny. "We have had a couple of injuries and Johnny has a massive history here," head coach Rob Penney said Wednesday. "We had conversations which morphed into him coming home, which is fantastic for us." McNicholl made 39 […]

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England sweating on Fin Smith injury ahead of Ireland clash

England face an anxious wait on the fitness of Fin Smith ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with title-chasing Ireland. Smith was the only member of Steve Borthwick's squad to miss training on Tuesday as he recovers from a calf injury. With only Thursday's main session left before the Twickenham showdown, time is running out to prove his fitness. Losing Fin Smith would be a blow for England […]

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FIA chief accused of wanting to scuttle Las Vegas GP

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is alleged to have told officials not to certify the track used for last year's Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix, the BBC reported on Tuesday citing a whistleblower. Ben Sulayem is said to have asked officials "to find some concerns to prevent the FIA from certifying the circuit before the weekend of the race", according to an internal FIA report consulted by the […]

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All Blacks back Jordie Barrett suspended for three weeks

All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Wellington Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend. Barrett was initially shown a yellow card on Saturday for a high tackle on Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia, which was upgraded to a red card after a review by the television match official. "The FPRC assessed the player's actions as […]

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Messi’s promised Barca contract, on a napkin, up for auction

To the untrained eye, it might look like just another used napkin. But the serviette, expected to fetch up to $635,000, was actually soccer legend Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona, and records the promise of a contract made to him at the tender age of 13. The napkin has gone on show in New York to drum up interest, ahead of the start of bidding on […]

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Kane double powers Bayern into Champions League last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate. Kane headed Bayern level in the tie in the 38th minute, cancelling out Lazio's lead from the first leg with his first Champions League knockout goal in five years. Thomas Mueller doubled the hosts' lead with a clever header before half-time and Kane doubled […]

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PSG match-winner Mbappe has ‘no problem’ with coach Luis Enrique

Kylian Mbappe insisted he had "no problem" with Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique after scoring a brace in his side's win over Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. Wearing the captain's armband, Mbappe opened the scoring quarter of an hour into the second leg in San Sebastian and struck again early in the second half. PSG won the game 2-1 to secure […]

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