The current European and Italian champion, Giacomo Nizzolo, will begin his preparations for the second-half of his season with his sights now firmly fixed on the UCI Road World Championships in Flanders in September.The 32-year-old Team Qhubeka ASSOS sprinter recently took his maiden Grand Tour stage win at the Giro d’Italia, a victory he described as an “explosion of emotion” after 11 second-place stage finishes. The Italian has netted 15 top-10 finishes this year across 46 race days; only … [Read more...] about Nizzolo fixes sights on World Championships
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Entries are open for the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE (NWP) and 1-Day XPERIENCE (WC)!
Seen here: Trail runners enjoying the action of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Trail Run that was hosted early this year. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” Entries are open for the exciting THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE that will take place at the Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Hartbeespoort (North West Province) in August 2021 and the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE that will take place at the Paul Cluver Wine Estate, Grabouw (Western Cape) … [Read more...] about Entries are open for the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE (NWP) and 1-Day XPERIENCE (WC)!
Dutch defence stands firm to win third consecutive EuroHockey title
There was a distinct carnival atmosphere as Netherlands and Germany took to the pitch at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen for the final match of the the final day of action at the Women’s EuroHockey Championship 2021.And, for the majority of the 3,000 fans that were lucky enough to be allowed into the stadium, it was the perfect outcome as the Netherlands extended their domination of this event to make it three victories in the past three editions. The Oranje’s 2-0 victory over Germany was a … [Read more...] about Dutch defence stands firm to win third consecutive EuroHockey title
Sixth for Domenico Pozzovivo
Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) won the Tour de Suisse overall with Gino Mader (Bahrain-Victorius) taking out the final stage victory. Team Qhubeka ASSOS had Domenico Pozzovivo ride away with a very good 6th place overall.The final stage of the Tour de Suisse was one last very difficult stage in the Swiss Alps, with an ascent of the famous Gotthard Pass being the last major test for the UCI World Tour peloton. A fast start saw a big early break go clear, but all attackers would be caught on … [Read more...] about Sixth for Domenico Pozzovivo
Start of final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe
11th Hour Racing Team has set off on the third and final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy. Currently tied for first place with nine points, the result on Leg 3 will be decisive for the Team’s chances for overall success.Beginning the race in the Mediterranean Sea presents very different conditions from the previous starting points along the Atlantic coast. Due to an extremely light wind forecast, race management made a course change less than 24 hours … [Read more...] about Start of final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe
Lions vs Stormers Cancelled
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols.The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to limit the risk of further infection in the rugby community. The decision was triggered on Friday following receipt of positive results from scheduled testing of the Emirates Lions squad. As determined … [Read more...] about Lions vs Stormers Cancelled
PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Round 6 Preview
The race for top spot in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA is going down to the wire as the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls meet in Durban on Saturday for a place in next weekend’s North v South final, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park set for 18h15.The match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols to limit the risk of further infection in the rugby community. As a result, and in line with the … [Read more...] about PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Round 6 Preview
Feel the Emotion – Andrea Bocelli to sing at the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony
World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will sing at the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Rome this Friday 11 June. A lifelong football fan, Bocelli will be the only musical artist to perform as part of the spectacular event to kick off the European Football Championship.Andrea Bocelli Appearing alongside the 24 national teams, Bocelli will step on to the field in Rome to open the celebrations with a performance of Puccini’s beloved anthem ‘Nessun Dorma’. The event … [Read more...] about Feel the Emotion – Andrea Bocelli to sing at the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony
Queens off to East London
The women’s provincial season will switch into a new gear on Saturday as the Premier Division teams start the second half of their campaigns, while four of the five teams in Group 2 of the Women’s First Division will launch their 2021 season.Premier Division log-leaders, DHL Western Province, will host the Blue Bulls Women in Cape Town at 13h00 in their second match-up of the season, with the clash being broadcast live on SuperSport. Two matches will play out at 14h00 between the Border Ladies … [Read more...] about Queens off to East London
Campenaerts & Nizzolo for Baloise Belgium Tour
The Baloise Belgium Tour gets underway tomorrow, starting in Beveren and will see the UCI 2.Pro peloton take on five stages, four road stages and one ITT stage, before finishing in BerenginJOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 8, 2021/ — Team Qhubeka ASSOS (TeamQhubeka.com) will be lining up for the Baloise Belgium Tour with a strong team, able to challenge for stage wins but also eyeing a top GC placing.Victor Campenaerts, now recovered and ready to race again after his exploits at the Giro d’Italia … [Read more...] about Campenaerts & Nizzolo for Baloise Belgium Tour
Nikola Joki? wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Joki? is the recipient of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced today.With the first Kia NBA MVP Award of his career, Joki? becomes the first player to earn the honor as a member of the Nuggets. He is also the first player from Serbia to be selected as the NBA MVP and joins Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) as MVP winners from Europe. A second-round pick selected 41st overall by Denver in … [Read more...] about Nikola Joki? wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award
2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award
In First Season as Knicks Head Coach, Thibodeau has been named Coach of the Year for the Second TimeNew York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year, the NBA announced today. This is the second NBA Coach of the Year Award for Thibodeau, who earned the honor in the 2010-11 season with the Chicago Bulls in his first season as an NBA head coach. Now honored in his first season as the Knicks’ head coach, Thibodeau has become … [Read more...] about 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award
Top angler shares 5 tips for the ultimate #GoSouthKZN fishing trip
With its wide sandy bays and many rocky points, the KZN South Coast shoreline has many incredible fishing spots for anglers, from those starting out in the sport through to professionals. To ensure visitors reel in the biggest catch on any #GoSouthKZN fishing trip, renowned South African angler and KZN South Coast local, Craig Thomassen, has shared some useful tips. “The KZN South Coast has great fishing spots to suit every level of angler, a wide variety of species available and plenty of … [Read more...] about Top angler shares 5 tips for the ultimate #GoSouthKZN fishing trip
Western Province Retain Unbeaten Streak
DHL Western Province underlined their class and took poll position at the halfway stage of the Women’s Premier Division with a big win over their fiercest rivals, the Border Ladies, while the Blue Bulls Women and Boland Dames also ensured they go into the second half of the competition with winning momentum.The defending champions had too much class for Border and won this repeat of the 2019 final by 30-5 at Newlands on Saturday, outscoring the visitors by five tries to one. Shortly thereafter, … [Read more...] about Western Province Retain Unbeaten Streak
Kryolan: Inspiring Women In Sport
Johannesburg, 7 June 2021: International professional make-up brand, Kryolan, is launching a nationwide search for 70-100 professional women in sport, in an effort to support those who are often not considered for sponsorships. The sponsorship drive will provide opportunities for female athletes to increase brand visibility and show support for our South African sportswomen. Kryolan is widely recognised as a leader in stage, theatre and film make up, but has also gained good traction as a … [Read more...] about Kryolan: Inspiring Women In Sport
