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Apr
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Verstappen’s first Italian glory

Verstappen’s first Italian glory

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RED Bull’s Max Verstappen finally has his podium moment in Italy. Verstappen provided an exhibition of world class driving and defending against champion Lewis Hamilton who provided a lesson in patience and focus in a drama filled at the Emilia Romagna F1 race. The Imola circuit produced a belter of a race, aided by pouring rain 10 minutes before lights out, teams were forced to change strategies. Verstappen, who started third on the grid, struck like lightning to overtake both Hamilton, who started in pole and teammate Sergio Perez in the first corner to take the lead.  He drove impeccably,…
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Apr
19
2021
By The African Mirror
F1 agrees ‘milestone’ 10-year race deal with Miami

F1 agrees ‘milestone’ 10-year race deal with Miami

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ALAN BALDWIN MIAMI will host Formula One from 2022 as part of a "milestone" 10-year-deal announced by the sport and local organisers on Sunday that gives the glamour sport a second grand prix in a key growth market. The race around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team, is expected to be scheduled for the second quarter of the year with the one in Austin, Texas, usually near the end of the season. Exact dates have yet to be decided, however. Miami will be the 11th location Formula One has raced at in…
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Apr
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Electric Imola qualifying

Electric Imola qualifying

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DEFENDING World champion Lewis Hamilton stormed through the final qualifying session claiming his 99th pole position of his illustrious career. Hamilton laid down a tough marker in the opening runs of the qualifying shootout with a provisional pole time of 1:14.411. Hamilton failed to improve on his final run, but the benchmark he set would be enough.  Red Bull driver Sergio Perez put together a blistering final run in Q3 to qualify in second for his first-ever front row start. Perez qualified ahead of teammate Max Verstappen, who was out-qualified by a team mate for the first time since Malaysia…
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Jun
29
2021
By The African Mirror
Senegal’s Olympics dream dashed

Senegal’s Olympics dream dashed

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BOITUMELO RANTAO  AFRICAN basketball powerhouses Senegal will not compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) hosted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in Belgrade, Serbia. The Senegalese camp, which was based in Germany for the duration of their camp, has reported several COVID-19 cases which caused several delays in their preparations. The team's plans to travel to Serbia were eventually cancelled. FIBA was informed by the National Federation of Senegal about COVID-19 related disruptions to their preparations in Germany.  Despite continuous efforts from FIBA and the German Basketball Federation to support the Senegalese delegation, the team will not be able…
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Apr
16
2021
By The African Mirror
River Hoopers splash new signings

River Hoopers splash new signings

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER RIVER Hoopers have added American duo Chris Daniel, Taren Sullivan and National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion Festus Ezeli to their roster ahead of the upcoming Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Nigerian outfit has set about assembling a powerhouse squad for the first installment of the competition. Ezeli won the NBA Championship in 2015 with the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately injuries limited Ezeli's time in the NBA in 2015-16 - He was planning a comeback before signing with the River Hoopers. In his final season with the Warriors, Ezeli averaged 7.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in…
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Apr
16
2021
By The African Mirror
Perez on settling in at Red Bull Racing Honda

Perez on settling in at Red Bull Racing Honda

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SERGIO Pérez's inaugural drive for Red Bull Racing Honda at Formula 1's season-opening race in Bahrain was certainly a memorable one. After just a day-and-a-half of testing with his new team, when his RB16B ground to a halt on the warm-up lap a very short race debut seemed on the cards. Luckily, the Mexican's car came back to life, allowing him to start the race from the pit lane, from where he delivered a scintillating performance that saw him power through the field all the way to fifth place and earn the fan-voted Driver of the Day award. Ahead of…
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Jun
28
2021
By The African Mirror
Mali basketball rocked by claims of sexual abuse

Mali basketball rocked by claims of sexual abuse

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BOITUMELO RANTAO  HAMANE Niang, head of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), has stepped aside from his role amid an investigation into allegations of systematic exploitation of female players at the Mali federation. Since The New York Times and Human Rights Watch showcased the published allegations, more than 12 coaches and officials have been implicated in the sexual abuse of almost 100 women's players. Niang is not directly implicated in the sexual abuse allegations but the alleged systemic sexual harassment in the Mali Basketball Federation took place during his time as the head of the organisation from 1999 until 2007. Coach…
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Jun
28
2021
By The African Mirror
Verstappen flawless at the Red Bull Ring

Verstappen flawless at the Red Bull Ring

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BOITUMELO RANTAO  RED Bull’s Max Verstappen eased to victory at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria. Verstappen, in his first career back-to-back, closed the race with a moment of showmanship over the finish line. Nearest challenger Lewis Hamilton was nearly 35 seconds behind after conceding to a second pitstop to claim the fastest point - and a solitary extra point. The Dutchman has extended his championship lead over Hamilton to 18 points and Red Bull’s lead over Mercedes in the Constructors championship. Verstappen had a good start and, after holding off Hamilton’s Mercedes into turn 1, gradually began to increase…
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Jun
28
2021
By The African Mirror
Lions to arrive in South Africa in grip of third wave of COVID-19 infections

Lions to arrive in South Africa in grip of third wave of COVID-19 infections

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MARK GLEESON  THE touring British and Irish Lions will arrive in South Africa today to a country wracked by a new wave of COVID-19 infections, facing harsher lockdown restrictions and opponents who have reported their first cases of the coronavirus. SA Rugby, however, on Sunday moved to allay fears of any threat to the tour, which already bears no resemblance to the festive atmosphere which has been a hallmark of the four-yearly Lions experience. The first tour to South Africa since 2009 is condemned to being played in empty stadiums, without any spectators never mind the red-clad touring hordes the…
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Jun
26
2021
By The African Mirror
Red Bull outpace Mercedes in Austria

Red Bull outpace Mercedes in Austria

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BOITUMELO RANTAO A thrilling display in Austria went down for pole position, with Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen taking the top spot ahead of the main event on Sunday. Verstappen managed to clock his fastest time for Q3 in his first run at 1:03.84, following a successful practice where he led in practices one and two.   “It’s been a very good weekend,” said pole-sitter Verstappen. “Again in qualifying the car was really good to drive.  “It was not easy to deal with the traffic in the last few corners to get a clean run but I think that first lap…
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