Sinner relishing chance to ‘dance in pressure storm’

Sinner relishing chance to ‘dance in pressure storm’

A composed Jannik Sinner is ready for what comes next after winning a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying he likes to "dance in the pressure storm". Ever since bursting on the scene as a 17-year-old in 2019, the Italian has been touted as one of tennis' future greats. It has been a five-year grind to reach the pinnacle with his come-from-behind five-set victory over […]

January 29, 2024 1

Sport

New generation of female coaches at Gangwon 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Women in Sport High-performance pathway programme (WISH) empowers female coaches to reach the elite level. Skeleton coaches Mun Ra-young (KOR) and Joska Le Conté (NED), snowboard coach Andrea Bednas (NED), and Olympic curling champion Jennifer Dodds (GBR), who all participated in the programme, are paving the way for future generations of coaches at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024. When skeleton racers Phonchanan Pongsak and Maturada […]

January 29, 2024 6

Sport

Chiefs stun Ravens to reach Super Bowl

The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs upset the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years on Sunday. A superb defensive performance from the Chiefs stifled Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as Baltimore's hopes of returning to next month's NFL showpiece ended in disappointment. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes meanwhile marshalled a clinical offensive performance, throwing for one touchdown and 241 yards with […]

January 29, 2024 3

Sport

Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don’t tell West Indies or England

A few years ago, an award-winning film "Death of a Gentleman" drew attention to what appeared to be the steady decline of Test cricket as it struggled to ward off the popularity of the shorter game. On Sunday, however, Test match cricket, which has been on the scene since Australia and England first locked horns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877, showed there is still life in […]

January 29, 2024 2

Sport

‘Wake-up call’ as India look for quick fix in second Test

England's attacking "Bazball" style of play trumped India at home in the first Test but pundits and cricketers on Monday said the hosts remain favourites in the five-match series. Rohit Sharma's India lost the nail-biting opener by 28 runs in Hyderabad on Sunday on day four of the Test, after being ahead in the match for most of the opening three days. England's fearless "Bazball" brand of play devised […]

January 29, 2024 2

Sport

San Francisco 49ers beat Detroit Lions 34-31 to reach Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers produced a stunning second-half fightback to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach their second Super Bowl in four years on Sunday. The 49ers set up a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl against Kansas City after recovering from a 24-7 halftime deficit to score 27 points and seal a dramatic NFC Championship victory in Santa Clara. The loss was a heartbreaking blow for Detroit, […]

January 29, 2024 2

APO International

Eritrea: Natnael Tesfazion Secures Second Place at Cadel Evans Road Race

Natnael Tesfazion, an Eritrean professional cyclist with the American Lidl-Trek team, claimed second place at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Australia today. Natnael Tesfazion finished closely behind the stage winner, Australian cyclist Laurence Pithie, after a tight sprint to the finish line. He completed the 174.3 km race in 4 hours, 17 minutes, and 40 seconds, averaging a speed of 40.5 km/h. The race featured numerous […]

January 28, 2024 6

Sport

Klopp to stand down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is "running out of energy". Klopp, who has restored Liverpool to one of European football's powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision to leave was one "I have to take". The German led Liverpool to their first league title for […]

January 26, 2024 5

Africa

Afcon’s decision to allow 24 countries to play is paying off – and having dramatic repercussions

By Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. As a scholar of sports communication with a focus on African football, I’ve followed developments with interest, notably the 2021 decision to […]

January 26, 2024 2