insert_link Sport LIV Golf begins 2024 season with future at stake in merger talks Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm will be LIV Golf's newest star when the Saudi-backed upstart series launches a third season on Friday as questions abound regarding its future. LIV's 2024 campaign was in doubt since a framework merger agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) -- LIV Golf's financial backers -- was unveiled last June to controversy. Talks have extended […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Ireland expect French ‘war of attrition’ in Six Nations opener A strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a "war of attrition" when they kick this season's Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday. Europe's showpiece competition has tended to throw up some real arm wrestles in recent years and the showdown at the Stade Velodrome between two teams who were disappointed to have been knocked out at the quarter-finals of last year's […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Curry magic as Warriors down Sixers, Embiid injury scare Stephen Curry conjured a 37-point masterclass as the Golden State Warriors sent the Philadelphia 76ers spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a 119-107 victory on Tuesday. Warriors star Curry drained eight three-pointers in a devastating display of shooting that gave struggling Golden State and the Chase Center home crowd a much-needed lift after the team's shaky first half of the NBA season. The Sixers meanwhile were left sweating […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport England hint at all-spin attack as depleted India look to level series Ben Stokes' England side could go with an all-spin bowling attack against an inexperienced India batting line-up when the second Test begins in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Rohit Sharma's side suffered only their fourth home defeat in 47 Tests since 2013 last week in Hyderabad as England came from 190 runs behind on first innings to record a stunning 28-run victory. India will be without seasoned Test players Virat […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Saudi football chief brands Mancini penalty walkout ‘unacceptable’ The president of Saudi Arabian football said Roberto Mancini's disappearing act before the end of the penalty shootout in the team's Asian Cup exit was "completely unacceptable". The Italian did not stick around to see South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan eliminate his Saudi side in the last 16 in Doha with the decisive spot-kick. Following a 1-1 draw, South Korea won 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and will face Australia […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Local 38th Nedbank Cycle Challenge launched Photo FLTR – Nedbank Namibia Communications and Public Relations Manager, Selma Kaulinge; Coca Cola Namibia Manager for Sponsorships, Special Events and Signage, Antonio Frans; Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club Representative, Nicole Spangenberg; Nedbank Namibia Chief Operating Officer, Victor Ashikoto; Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Honourable Agnes Tjongarero; Namibian Cycling Federation President, Axel Theissen The 38th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge was officially launched at a […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Ex-England flanker Shields to captain Wellington Hurricanes Ex-England flanker Brad Shields was on Wednesday named captain of the Wellington Hurricanes for the 2024 Super Rugby season in the absence of Ardie Savea. Shields, 32, inherits the skipper's armband from All Blacks loose forward Savea, who is playing for Kobe Steelers in Japan for a season. "I'm hugely excited and honoured to be leading the Hurricanes," Shields said in a statement. He played 103 games for the […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Newcastle back on track as Schar double sinks Villa Newcastle ended their four-game losing streak in the Premier League as Fabian Schar's double inspired a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Tuesday. Switzerland centre-back Schar struck twice in the space of four minutes late in the first half at Villa Park. Alex Moreno's second half own goal increased Newcastle's advantage and Ollie Watkins' reply came too late to spark a Villa escape act. For the first time since […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Duesseldorf defeat St Pauli on penalties to make German Cup semis Fortuna Duesseldorf won on penalties after a dramatic German Cup quarter-final at St Pauli on Tuesday, to make the final four. The visitors led twice but were pegged back by the home side, with St Pauli's Carlo Boukhalfa scoring in the 121st minute to send the match between second division opponents to spot kicks. Pauli midfielder Marcel Hartel, who had converted a penalty during the match, missed,was allowed to […] today31 January, 2024
