insert_link Sport PSG, Ajax and Hacken squeeze into women’s Champions League last eight A pair of late own goals on Tuesday helped Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax lock up the last two places in the women's Champions League quarter-finals. Earlier Hacken had won 1-0 at Real Madrid to join Barcelona, Benfica, Brann, Chelsea and Lyon who had ensured last eight-places before the final round of group games. PSG needed to avoid defeat at Bayern Munich to advance and came from behind twice to secure […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology MyWhoosh to transform UCI Cycling Esports World Championships with in-person final MyWhoosh and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) will deliver the fourth edition of the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, hosting an in-person, live final on 26 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In August 2023, the UCI announced that MyWhoosh would be the exclusive platform and organiser of the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships for the next three years (2024-2026). MyWhoosh is set to redefine the event, introducing a […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport McIlroy sees PGA wins as cheapened without Rahm, LIV’s best Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour triumphs at venues such as Pebble Beach and Riviera will be devalued in the absence of two-time major winner Jon Rahm and other star players following their defection to LIV Golf. And the four-time major champion from Northern Ireland says it's more important to complete a merger between LIV and PGA Tour than it is to sort out punishments for defectors to the […] today31 January, 2024
Sport Italy ‘in reconstruction’ after chastening World Cup, says Allan Italy head into the Six Nations as rank outsiders following a dismal World Cup but fly-half Tommaso Allan believes they have the talent to turn things around as they prepare to kick off against England in Rome on Saturday. "I think we're capable of doing well in the tournament this year," he told AFP. "We have some really dangerous three-quarters and forwards who are good with the ball. […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Bob Beamon auctions off 1968 Olympic long jump medal Half a century after his 29-foot long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, Bob Beamon's record still stands -- though he is ready to part with his gold medal. "It's time for me to pass it on," the 77-year-old told AFP, ahead of the award's auction by Christie's on Thursday in New York. Beamon's historic leap -- technically at 8.9 meters, or 29 feet and 2 1/4 […] today31 January, 2024
Namibia Future Media and Sanlam Namibia announce the partnership for Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024 Future Media is proud to announce Sanlam as their official partner for the Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024. The event, which was started in 2022, has raised over N$340,000 with the aim of supporting education in Namibia. Namibia faces numerous challenges in providing its students with access to better quality education. Acknowledging this, Future Media believes it is the collective responsibility of Namibian corporates to support organisations that […] today30 January, 2024
insert_link Entertainment The First Super Bowl in Las Vegas Will Be Nothing Short of Legendary Las Vegas further solidifies its stance as the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World on Sunday, Feb. 11, when Allegiant Stadium becomes the main stage for Super Bowl LVIII. Ahead of the anticipated event, Vegas launched the Excessive Celebration Encouraged campaign urging fans and visitors to support excessive celebration with a Change.org petition and music video featuring NFL iconic excessive celebrator Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and GRAMMY Award nominee Tobe Nwigwe. The first Super Bowl to […] today30 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Nuggets down Bucks in Rivers opener; Wolves roll Thunder Nikola Jokic scored a 25-point triple double as the Denver Nuggets handed new Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers a 113-107 defeat Monday in his first game in charge. The heavyweight showdown between the reigning NBA champions and the 2021 champion Bucks did not disappoint, with two-time Most Valuable Player Jokic dominating at both ends of the floor. The Serbian star finished with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists […] today30 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Howe doesn’t expect Newcastle to splash out before transfer deadline Eddie Howe says Newcastle's Saudi owners will act as "guardians of the club's future" rather than splash the cash before the January transfer window closes. The Magpies have spent more than £400 million ($507 million) on transfers since the club's Saudi owners took charge at St James' Park in October 2021. But with the club having reported losses in excess of £70 million for each of the two most […] today30 January, 2024
