While most 2024 Olympians will compete in Paris, the world’s top surfers will chase gold 16,000km away on Tahiti’s island, where the famed Teahupo’o waves promise to be the true star. Competition will be intense among the sport’s traditional powerhouses, but host nation France poses a real threat with two Tahitian locals qualifying to surf…
In a dramatic and contentious match, Jefferson Lerma scored the decisive goal, leading 10-man Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, securing their place in the Copa America final. The match was marred by a post-match confrontation between players and fans in the stands. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, who was involved in the altercation, missed…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Canada, securing their place in the Copa America final. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the second half, deflecting a shot from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to double Argentina’s lead. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez opened the scoring…
CAF held a virtual executive committee at their headquarters in Cairo on Friday evening after which Motsepe made the announcement. Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was moved to avoid a clash with the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States from June 15 to July 13 next year. An added…
Tobi Amusan failed to defend her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2024 African Athletics Championship due to illness. The reigning world record holder was aiming to win her third straight gold medal in the event. Amusan came tops in the women’s 100m hurdles in 2018 in Asaba and two years ago in Mauritius. Had…
●Italian will meet Hurkacz in title match After notching three consecutive three-set wins to begin his Terra Wortmann Open campaign, Jannik Sinner finished the job in straight sets on Saturday. Still, he was made to work for his 6-4, 7-6(3) semi-final victory against Zhang Zhizhen. The result saw Sinner through to his first grass final,…
The match on August 18 will pit Pep Guardiola against his former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was appointed Chelsea boss earlier this month after guiding Leicester to promotion last term. FA Cup winners Manchester United will host the opening game of the campaign when Fulham visit Old Trafford on August 16. The following day, newly…
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 but will not need immediate surgery. The French Football Federation said a mask would.be made for their captain, but it is not yet known if he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s 1-0…
Tobi Amusan has claimed her fourth consecutive national title in the women’s 100 metres hurdles event. The 27-year-old dipped at 12.78 seconds and was way ahead of her competitors in a one-sided final of the event on Monday at the national Olympic trials in Benin, Edo state. The victory was Amusan’s fourth national title in…
