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The running academy driving South Africa’s distance running revolution

As a young girl, Elana van Zyl delighted at running along the tracks and roads on her parents’ farm near Albertina. At first, running was just fun. Later, she discovered that it was something she could do better than...

RealFevr announces a Series A investment round of €2.2M with the participation of...

Portuguese startup focusing on Fantasy Leagues is preparing the launch of a  global sports NFT marketplace and wants to expand internationally, with  the opening of a new headquarters in London later this year  Portuguese startup RealFevr, the official partner of Liga...

Top sports events in the World hit by coronavirus

Major sports events around the world that have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic: OLYMPICS The International Olympic Committee and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe concluded the Tokyo 2020 Olympics must be postponed and held no later than the summer...

FIFA and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) formalise relations with landmark Memorandum...

Football’s global governing body FIFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their long-standing working relationship. The long-term agreement will lead to both organisations working closely with those forcibly displaced...

Six board members resign from FC Barcelona positions

Spanish giants, FC Barcelona are in turmoil as six board members have stepped down from their posts. They include Vice-presidents Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas. The other individuals who resigned include directors; Silvio Elias, Maria Teixidor, Josep Pont and secretary of...

Sponsorship race for women runners heats up

By Stephen Granger While Olympian and Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn will be looking to consolidate her gains as a major contender in leading world road marathons with the German-born shoe company, adidas, Toni McCann and a yet-to-be-named second leading...

David Silva eyes coaching

Manchester City Legend, David Silva is weighing up the options of going into coaching after he finishes his playing career.The 34-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career as he enters into the final year of his contract at...

NFL expands more into Africa for market and talent hunt

The NFL’s Global Markets Program expansion into Ghana and now Nigeria suggests the US sports league is now seeing the continent as a market for its sports offering. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The NFL is ramping up initiatives and programs...

Trail Running: Tragedy in China elicits pause, even in Africa

The tragic outcome of the recent Yellow Stone Forest 100km in China has left trail runners and organisers around the world with much to ponder in respect of the potential dangers of a sport, where the “edge and adventure”...

Klose appointed assistant coach at Bayern

Former Germany national team striker, Miroslav Klose has been appointed as assistant coach of 29-time German champions, Bayern Munich.Klose who is Germany's all-time leading scorer will commence his duties from next season.The 41-year-old has been a youth coach at...
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