Author: Prudence Makoge
South Africa’s men’s 4x100m sprinters have a chance to turn Paris Olympics silver into World Relay Championships gold when the final takes place in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday. A faultless display of running and baton changeovers saw Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine scorch to a world leading 37.84 seconds and head to the final as the fastest qualifiers, along with Japan who recorded the same time in a later heat. It was a good day for South Africa’s four relay squads, three of whom won their heats, and one which finished second, and all head to…
Photo Credit: Taraji P. Henson/Instagram Another day, another Spirit Tunnel dance, and this time, it’s none other than Hollywood royalty, Taraji P. Henson, giving us a moment to remember. The beloved actress brought her energy and signature flair to the tunnel, and let’s just say… we were cheering. Dressed in a mini, black, high-shine, patent leather-style dress with a plunging neckline and a playful skater-style skirt, Taraji looked every bit the star. She paired the outfit with sheer black tights and thigh-high, high-heeled boots — and from the moment she stepped into the tunnel, she lit up the space. With…
Leeds: Stead; Bryer, Greening, Boyd, Whitbread; Howard, Walker; Sykes, Bennett, Northrop, Lacey, Murray, Dainton.Interchanges: Bruce, Donnelly, Glynn, Short.Wigan: Banks; Davies, Wilson, Jones, Derbyshire; Foubister, Rowe; Coleman, Wilton, Speakman, Hunter, Power, Williams.Interchanges: Marsh, Thompson, Casey, Veivers.Referee: Tara Jones. Source link
Rising star Annerie Dercksen smashed her maiden international century, while Chloé Tryon recorded a fifty and a five-wicket haul to lead the Proteas Women to a 76-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final match of the Tri-Series match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday, 9 May, 2025. Dercksen was in devastating form, hammering 104 off 84 balls (9 fours, 6 sixes), while Tryon added a powerful 74 from 51 deliveries (4 fours, 5 sixes) as South Africa piled on 315/9. Dewmi Vihanga was the standout bowler for the hosts, picking up a…
Singer-songwriter Skales has released a new anthem titled “Dance Like Lamine Yamal” — a song inspired by the footballer’s viral dance moment with fellow athletes Nico Williams and Samu Omorodion. The video of them dancing to Skales’ 2015 track “Shake Body” took TikTok by storm, with over 142 million views, reigniting global interest in Skales’ music. Following this viral moment, Skales and Yamal connected, sharing a mutual appreciation for music and movement, leading to the creation of “Dance Like Lamine Yamal.” The song is a celebration of confidence, perseverance, and the power of staying focused no matter what life brings.…
A leg injury for Tom Curry could open the door for Owen Farrell to get a call-up from his father Andy for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. Concerns over Curry’s hamstring have reopened the door for Owen to join the Lions squad heading Down Under in July. The England flanker limped off after 23 minutes during Sale’s 44-34 defeat to Leicester Tigers in the Premiership on Friday – just a day after head coach Andy named him in his 38-man Lions squad. Sale boss Alex Sanderson admitted the 26-year-old Curry had carried the injury for 10…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) are recognized for their production value, and this year, Amstel Malta is contributing to the event’s energy from the outset. The evening will feature live performances by Johnny Drille and Fido, known for the song “Joy is Coming.” These performances aim to create an atmosphere of excitement and highlight the achievements of Africa’s film and creative sectors. For the eleventh consecutive year, Amstel Malta returns as the headline sponsor of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to honouring excellence and supporting the ambition and artistry that define Africa’s…
After a quiet spell, Mr Eazi returns with “Love Me Now,” his first solo release of 2025. Produced by P.Priime, the track leans into a more reflective side of the artist, exploring the fragile emotions that surface when love is recognised a little too late. Rooted in Afrobeats with flourishes of soul, “Love Me Now” finds Mr Eazi navigating regret, longing, and the balance of vulnerability. His mellow vocal delivery floats over warm synths and steady percussion, while his use of Ghanaian Pidgin and Nigerian melodies grounds the song in the Banku sound that made him a unique voice in…
Cardiff Dragons claimed their first win of the Netball Super League season as they beat Birmingham Panthers on Friday.Having started the campaign with seven straight losses, the Dragons overcame a narrow half-time deficit to secure a 61-57 victory at the Skydome Arena.The Panthers led 34-32 at midway point and were still a point up at the end of the third quarter.It was level at 57-57 with five minutes remaining but the Dragons edged ahead through goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and she added a super shot to extend the lead.Goal shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored for the Dragons with 39 goals,…
Led by Neisha ‘Rose’ Khan, the recently-formed ‘Bellatrixes’ all-woman Protea Esports Team emerged triumphant in the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Test matches against Madagascar, Mauritius and Ghana, virtually on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 May, 2025. From the gsport Newsroom February 2024 The first MLBB encounter was a 2-0 trouncing Mauritius on Thursday, 1 May, when the team gave the battle their all, earning Khan the Most Valuable Player title. The second game of the test match saw Rowell ‘Ketsuka’ Pillay earn the title of MVP in another South African win. The matches against Mauritius and Ghana, on Friday, 2…