insert_link Sport Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark was awarded his third US PGA Tour title on Sunday night when officials wiped out the storm-delayed final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and declared him the winner. Clark set a course record with a 12-under par 60 at the iconic seaside layout on Saturday, giving the 30-year-old American a one-stroke lead after 54 holes. Severe wind and heavy rain arrived on […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Beal scores 43 on former NBA club to lead Suns over Wizards Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage Sunday against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from 3-point range and all seven of his free throws while contributing six assists, two steals and two blocked shots. "Spectacular," said Suns coach Frank Vogel. "He's one of the best players in the […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Ravindra double ton has New Zealand in control of first Proteas Test Rachin Ravindra struck an impressive double century before South Africa's top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui. Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists' inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps on day two. A Proteas team featuring six players new to international cricket will resume […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Chamonix 1924: A legacy carved in snow Next week marks the 100th anniversary of the Closing Ceremony of the first Olympic Winter Games Chamonix 1924. We celebrate the occasion by looking at the impact the event had on its host city and region. Until 1924, Chamonix, a picturesque town in the heart of the French Alps, was primarily known to climbers and mountaineers attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc and exploring the surrounding mountains during the summer. The […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Africa 1,000 days to go to the first Olympic event in Africa: the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are coming As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world’s best youth athletes aiming to create a positive impact for young people throughout the host nation and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) celebrates 1,000 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 (YOG). This event holds historical significance as it will be the first Olympic event to be held on African soil. “We cannot wait for […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Carty misses ton as West Indies reach 231 in 1st Australia ODI Keacy Carty was denied a century in a run out mix-up and debutant paceman Xavier Bartlett took four wickets as the West Indies reached 231 in the first one-day international against Australia on Friday. Carty looked primed for his maiden ODI century before he was badly burnt by his batting partner Hayden Walsh and was run out for 88 off 108 balls at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bartlett, playing […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Sport India’s Jaiswal hits ton in second England Test Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck India's first century in the high-profile five-Test series against England after lunch on the opening day of the second match on Friday. The left-hander smashed left-arm spinner Tom Hartley for a six to reach his second Test ton after India elected to bat in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal, playing his sixth Test since his debut last year, made 80 in the first Indian innings of the opening […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Australia win toss and bowl in 1st ODI against the West Indies Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the first of three one-day internationals against the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The Australians gave ODI debuts to pacemen Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett, while Josh Inglis, who has tested positive for Covid-19, will play within team protocols. Exciting young paceman Shamar Joseph, the hero of West Indies' eight-run Test win with 7-68 at the […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Sri Lanka bowl first in one-off Test against Afghanistan Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan at Sinhalese Sports Club grounds in Colombo on Friday. Dhananjaya de Silva became the 18th man to captain Sri Lanka in Test match cricket. Seam bowler Chamika Gunasekara is making his Test debut for Sri Lanka as the hosts opted to play three seamers and one spinner. Afghanistan, meanwhile, handed Test debuts […] today2 February, 2024
