Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, the Scottish city stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew due to cost concerns, with organisers set to deliver a pared-down edition of the multi-sport event. Among the sports to be axed from the programme are badminton, cricket, hockey and rugby… Continue reading Glasgow confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Leong Jun Hao suffers in the Denmark Open
Malaysia’s men singles department will continue to lag behind if nothing extraordinary is done to restore its past glory. National No. 1 Leong Jun Hao went down in the first round of the Denmark Open while independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia did not take part due to injury. While Zii Jia is charting his own… Continue reading Leong Jun Hao suffers in the Denmark Open
Britain’s Alex Yee adds triathlon world title le to Olympic gold
British Olympic champion Alex Yee finished third after a barn-storming run in the men’s triathlon World Championship Finals in Torremolinos, Spain on Sunday to win his first world title. Yee, who won gold at this year’s Paris Games, crossed the line in 01:43:50, over a minute behind the winner, Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde (01:42:22)… Continue reading Britain’s Alex Yee adds triathlon world title le to Olympic gold
“The kid is special ” Gary Lineker hails Fatawu Issahaku
Former England international and Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has lavished praise on Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, calling him a “special kid” after the 19-year-old’s impressive display in Leicester City’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Southampton. Fatawu came off the bench with Leicester trailing 2-0 and immediately made an impact, providing the assist that… Continue reading “The kid is special ” Gary Lineker hails Fatawu Issahaku
Gavi delighted to be back after 348-days injury layoff
Barcelona midfielder Gavi said on Sunday he was thrilled to be back on the pitch after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament 11 months ago. The 20-year-old underwent surgery after suffering the injury in Spain’s Euro 2024 qualifying win over Georgia last year, and missed the rest of the season, along with Spain’s triumph at the… Continue reading Gavi delighted to be back after 348-days injury layoff
Contract extension talks have begun between Liverpool’s Van dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said formal discussions over a contract extension have begun at the Premier League club, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Dutch international defender joined the Merseyside club from Southampton in 2018 and has since helped them win the Premier League,… Continue reading Contract extension talks have begun between Liverpool’s Van dijk
Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco
A group of over 100 professional women’s soccer players on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco. In April, FIFA signed a four-year deal which will see Aramco become a worldwide partner, including in major tournaments such as the… Continue reading Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco
Msafara wa Kardinali Rugambwa wapata ajali
Msafara wa Askofu Mkuu Jimbo Kuu Katoliki Tabora Mwadhama Protase Kardinali Rugambwa, wapata Ajali ya Gari Barabara ya Sikonge kwenda Kitunda Mkoani Tabora. Msafara wa Askofu Mkuu Jimbo Kuu Katoliki Tabora Mwadhama Protase Kardinali Rugambwa, umepata ajali katika Barabara ya kutoka Sikonge kuelekea Kitundu Mkoani Tabora. Ajali hiyo imetokea Octoba 20, 2024 majira ya saa… Continue reading Msafara wa Kardinali Rugambwa wapata ajali
Juve determined to excel in Europe and Italy
Juventus manager Thiago Motta believes his side must continue to improve as they seek to maintain consistency in the Champions League and Serie A and he also backed forward Kenan Yildiz. Juve host VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday having started the Champions League with a perfect record after opening with a 3-1 home win over PSV… Continue reading Juve determined to excel in Europe and Italy
Military changing narrative on crude oil theft – Governor Diri
The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, has re-emphasized that the state will work hand in hand with the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring Team to curb the menace of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Governor Diri expressed delight in the military taking the lead in changing the narrative on oil bunkering… Continue reading Military changing narrative on crude oil theft – Governor Diri
