South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza snubbed as World Athletics unveil finalists for 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award rising stars

Bayanda Walaza was overlooked for the 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award despite impressive under-20 achievements, as World Athletics recognized other standout young athletes. South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza has been snubbed as World Athletics unveiled the nominees of the 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award. The award looks to recognise the best under-20 athlete this season at…

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Triumphs and trials in ‘Born to Run’ documentary set to premiere on Amazon Prime

The documentary “Born to Run” explores the professional and personal lives of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers on Amazon Prime. Outstanding Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set to premiere in a documentary titled Born to Run which will be available on Amazon Prime. The documentary explores the lives of the Ingebrigtsen brothers—Henrik, Filip, and…

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Erik Ten Hag heaps praises on Jose Mourinho as he prepares to go head to head with him in Europe League action

Erik Ten Hag called Jose Mourinho a winner ahead of their clash on Thursday As Manchester United prepares to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, current manager Erik ten Hag has heaped praise on former United boss Jose Mourinho. The matchup marks a significant moment, pitting two contrasting managerial philosophies against each other…

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‘Ima tell my kids this was Nelson Mandela’- Fred Kerley reacts to Letsile Tebogo’s homecoming celebration

Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s huge homecoming, referring to the Botswanan wunderkind as Nelson Mandela. Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s heroic welcome to Botswana following his impeccable performance at the Paris Olympic Games. Tebogo became the first African to win an Olympic gold medal in the 200m, beating Kenny Bednarek and…

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How death and SGR fallout forced Jimi Wanjigi out of the dark power circle

  Businessman Jimi Wanjigi with members of his legal team during a press briefing after his home on August 9, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] For a man who was largely unrecognisable by Kenyans before the 2017 elections despite pulling the strings on major political and government infrastructure deals for three decades, Jimi Wanjigi’s current troubles are a new…

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‘This is the best group I’ve ever seen’ – Stephen Francis namechecks three young female sprinters that could bring Jamaican sprinting back to the top

The highly respected MVP track club coach has namechecked three prodigys he is currently nurturing that have the potential to bring Jamaican sprinting back to the top after a rough Paris Olympics. MVP Track Club head coach Stephen Francis has expressed optimism about Jamaica’s future in sprinting, despite the country’s underwhelming performance at the Paris…

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Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations.  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has suffered a major setback after the High Court on Monday suspended its privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act, which had been granted by the government. The foundation,…

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