The Cape Town Marathon: engaging legends for peace
The participation of some of the greatest athletes of all time in this year’s Sanlam Virtual Cape Town Marathon has created an opportunity for the marathon to grow into a global phenomenon with massive social impact, if you listen...
Ndidi “RAGE” Alonu is the winner of Season One of the African Knockout Show...
The African Knockout Show, Season 1 closed with as much fanfare as it started and the final Mixed Martial Art bout delivered all the punches the show had promised.
After nine weeks of rigorous training, celebrity visits, exciting...
Can African football rise above the “age” conundrum?
“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic “ - John Fitzgerald Kennedy
In a span of just 8 years - from 1985 to 1993...
Howard Finkel, WWE announcer, dies
Howard Finkel has died after forging a distinguished career in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Finkel, who was a veteran WWR ring announcer passed on at the age of 69.
The sad news was ratified via a statement from the WWE...
Patagonia has a new CEO. Why should we care?
Patagonia is a world leader in the "responsible outdoor wear" segment. Think "Body Shop for outdoor and recreational clothing and gear". Like most successful companies, Patagonia spends a large amount of money building its brand.
This it does not only...
Floyd Mayweather turns boxing trainer
Undefeated boxing great, Floyd Mayweather has announced that he intends to become a trainer following an illustrious career.
Mayweather says he was inspired by his late uncle, Roger, and is now attempting to toe the same path by making his...
Saudi Arabia to join F1 in 2021; rights activists raise concerns
F1 Chairman Chase Carey has welcomed Saudi Arabia to Formula 1 after the Middle East country announced a successful bid to host an event in the 2021 season.
The city of Jeddah will stage the inaugural race in November...
Gary Al-Smith joins Sporty Group as Regional Content Lead in Ghana
Renowned Sports Journalist, Gary Al-Smith has joined Sports Group in a great career move, bringing his wealth of experience and a deep understanding of African sports to the platform.
Sporty Group (https://SportyGroup.com) announced Gary’s appointment as the Regional Content Lead...
Kandie’s 21km time – is this a revolution?
by Stephen Granger
Kibiwott Kandie’s world record-breaking run in the Valencia Half Marathon was a remarkable feat of distance-running.
Kandie led three others across the line faster than his Kenyan compatriot Geoffrey Kamworwor’s former world record of 58 min 01 sec....
Nigeria motor rally celebrates local production
The Peugeot 508 GT that took top honors at the six-state 2020 Argungu Rally this year was assembled in Nigeria, just one of the many brands that have chosen the west Africa country as a vehicle manufacturing hub.
Until the...