Gunn became an overnight sensation after losing all three of her round robin battles by a combined score of 54-0 when breaking made its Olympic debut at the Place de la Concorde. The university lecturer was mocked online and in the mainstream media for everything from her moves to her green official team uniform in… Continue reading Australian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has defended her breakdancing skills and suggested much of the criticism she received for her performance at the Paris Olympics last month was born of ignorance of the sport.
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Team SA wins two more Medals at Paralympics
South African duo Lucas Sithole and Donald Ramphadi secured Africa’s first wheelchair tennis medal after clinching bronze in the quad doubles at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. Following a tense tiebreak, Ramphadi and Sithole overcame Brazilians Leandro Pena and Ymanitu Silva 6-2 4-6 10-8 in the bronze medal match to take South Africa’s medal tally… Continue reading Team SA wins two more Medals at Paralympics
Emma Navarro Continues Criticism of Qinwen Zheng
Emma Navarro takes on Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula plays in-form Czech Karolina Muchova at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday as home fans dare to dream of an all-American women’s final at the U.S. Open. There could also be something for the home crowd to cheer about early on in the… Continue reading Emma Navarro Continues Criticism of Qinwen Zheng
The mental and physical exhaustion after winning the men’s singles bronze at the Paris Olympics and the subsequent celebration would have taken its toll on Lee Zii Jia, who possibly made the right decision to skip the Hong Kong Open next week.
Zii Jia competed in the Japan Open, the post Olympic super 750 event last month, but lost to eventual champion Alex Lanier of France in the first round. That result was an indication that the independent shuttler didn’t have sufficient time to prepare for the tournament. World No. 4 Zii Jia skipped the just concluded… Continue reading The mental and physical exhaustion after winning the men’s singles bronze at the Paris Olympics and the subsequent celebration would have taken its toll on Lee Zii Jia, who possibly made the right decision to skip the Hong Kong Open next week.
Angel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.
Lille midfielder Gomes is one of four uncapped players called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley for Nations League games away to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday (17:00 BST) followed by Finland at Wembley on Tuesday (19:45). He joined United in 2006 aged six and progressed through their academy to the first team,… Continue reading Angel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.
Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
The Blues published their accounts in April, revealing the sale of the Millennium and Copthorne hotels next to Stamford Bridge for £76.5m in an effort to help them avoid a potential £166.4m loss, reducing it to an allowable £89.9m for the financial year. The hotels changed ownership from Chelsea FC Holdings Ltd to BlueCo 22… Continue reading Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Aston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.
Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches in the new 36-team league format will be priced at £85, £94 and £97. Season ticket-holders will get discounted rates of £70, £79 and £82 respectively. The Premier League side will host Bayern Munich, Bologna, Juventus and Celtic at Villa Park in their… Continue reading Aston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.
Mir, 27, appeared in court in Valencia on Wednesday after he was arrested on Monday. The judge ordered Mir’s conditional release and will now investigate whether there is enough evidence for Mir to stand trial. The Spaniard is not allowed to leave the country while the investigation remains open. In a statement on the club… Continue reading Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. ”The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness,… Continue reading President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.
Milgoma, who led the party from 2015 to 2018, died in an Abuja hospital following a protracted illness. The news of his death was announced by the Sokoto State PDP Publicity Secretary, Malam Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, in a press statement made available to journalists in Sokoto. The statement expressed deep grief over Milgoma’s passing, describing… Continue reading Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.
