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Kandie’s 21km time – is this a revolution?

(Archive) Kibiwott Kandie of Kenya finishes second in the men's race of the 2020 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in…

4 years ago

“Numbers don’t lie”. The statistics game in African basketball – and other sports.

Coach Liz Mills in action. Photo: courtesy, Liz Mills Providing accurate statistics for basketball games is still about as foreign…

4 years ago

How trail running’s focus on health is enabling a zero-tolerance doping culture.

Lucille Germain of France has her temperature checked before running in the Golden Trail Championship in The Azores in October,…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

MMA Reality show launches to positive reviews

Nigerian "born-and-bred" reality show, The AKO Show, which combines a Mixed Martial Arts tournament with the entertainment of reality style…

4 years ago

Africa’s media landscape is entering a new age – driven by sports opportunities

Heavy investment into sports-themed content, like Sunday's ground-breaking The AKO Show in Nigeria may rescue the professional sports ecosystem from…

4 years ago

The Cape Town Marathon: engaging legends for peace

Norwegian athletics great, Ingrid Kristiansen,completed her Peace Run in Norway The participation of some of the greatest athletes of all…

4 years ago

Safa, Showmax sign major partnership

MultiChoice Group and the South African Football Association (SAFA) have announced a landmark, 5-year sponsorship agreement that focuses on improving…

4 years ago

Q&A: Pellegrino Matarazzo/ VfB Stuttgart

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JANUARY 29: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced) Head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo of Stuttgart is seen…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago