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South Africa announces women’s squad for T20I series against India: Wolvaardt to lead, Kapp not included South Africa on Monday announced the squad that will take on India in a five-match women’s T20I series to be played from April 17-27.The 15-player squad will be led by Laura Wolvaardt in their final official assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June.ALSO READ | CSA grants Beyers Swanepoel NOC to play for English county after domestic final walk-outVeteran bowler Marizanne Kapp continues to be absent from the team after missing out on South Africa’s series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has received a maiden call-up. SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke (uncapped), Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon. Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will host back-to-back matches on April 17 and 19, before the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg hosts the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25.The final match be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on April 27.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #South #Africa #announces #womens #squad #T20I #series #India #Wolvaardt #lead #Kapp #included

South Africa announces women’s squad for T20I series against India: Wolvaardt to lead, Kapp not included

South Africa on Monday announced the squad that will take on India in a five-match women’s T20I series to be played from April 17-27.

The 15-player squad will be led by Laura Wolvaardt in their final official assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June.

ALSO READ | CSA grants Beyers Swanepoel NOC to play for English county after domestic final walk-out

Veteran bowler Marizanne Kapp continues to be absent from the team after missing out on South Africa’s series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has received a maiden call-up.

SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD

Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke (uncapped), Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon.

Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will host back-to-back matches on April 17 and 19, before the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg hosts the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25.

The final match be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on April 27.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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South Africa on Monday announced the squad that will take on India in a five-match women’s T20I series to be played from April 17-27.

The 15-player squad will be led by Laura Wolvaardt in their final official assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June.

ALSO READ | CSA grants Beyers Swanepoel NOC to play for English county after domestic final walk-out

Veteran bowler Marizanne Kapp continues to be absent from the team after missing out on South Africa’s series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has received a maiden call-up.

SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD

Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke (uncapped), Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon.

Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will host back-to-back matches on April 17 and 19, before the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg hosts the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25.

The final match be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on April 27.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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Union Berlin backs coach Marie-Louise Eta after sexist abuse online<div> <p> Published on <time datetime="2026-04-13 14:18:46 +02:00">13/04/2026 – 14:18 GMT+2</time> </p> </div><div style="--widget_related_list_trans: 'Related';"> <p>Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”.</p><div> <div class="c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only"> <div class="c-ad__placeholder"> <img class="c-ad__placeholder__logo" src="https://static.euronews.com/website/images/logos/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg" width="72" height="72" alt="" loading="lazy"/> <span>ADVERTISEMENT</span> </div> </div> <div class="c-ad u-show-for-desktop"> <div class="c-ad__placeholder"> <img class="c-ad__placeholder__logo" src="https://static.euronews.com/website/images/logos/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg" width="72" height="72" alt="" loading="lazy"/> <span>ADVERTISEMENT</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.</p> <p>“With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously.</p> <p>The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist.</p> <p>Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team.</p> <p>Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.”</p> <p>Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season.</p> <p>Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season.</p> <p>The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process.</p> <p>The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered.</p> <p>Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg.</p> <p>Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions.</p> <p>Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment.</p> <p>The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone.</p> </div><div id=""> <p>Additional sources<strong> • AP</strong></p> </div>#Union #Berlin #backs #coach #MarieLouise #Eta #sexist #abuse #onlineSexism,Berlin,Germany,Misogyny,Football

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Olympic champion Imane Khelif injured her left shoulder while training over the weekend and was forced to postpone a professional fight scheduled for later this month in Paris.

Organisers said Monday that her April 23 fight at the iconic Salle Wagram in the French capital against German boxer Julia Igel was delayed to a date yet to be announced.

“This decision follows the injury sustained by Imane Khelif during a training session this weekend in Paris,” the organisers said in a statement.

A medical examination carried out Monday revealed “a painful syndrome in the left shoulder,” they said. “Due to the intensity of the biomechanical demands involved in high-level boxing, the medical team deemed the athlete’s condition temporarily incompatible with competition.”

The event was also set to feature two bouts for WBA titles and organisers decided to reschedule the entire evening.

“The health and physical integrity of our athletes remain our absolute priority. We wish Imane Khelif a speedy recovery. At an event of this level, including WBA championships, it was essential to guarantee optimal conditions for all participating boxers,” said former boxer Brahim Asloum, the promoter of the gala.

Tickets already purchased will be refunded, organisers added.

Khelif won the Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting — another gold medal winner — and misconceptions over both boxers’ sex.

Both fighters were allowed to compete by the IOC after being disqualified from the 2023 world championships by the Russian-dominated International Boxing Association. The IBA claimed the women failed unspecified eligibility tests.

However, the IOC applied sex eligibility rules used in previous Olympics and said Khelif and Lin passed.

World Boxing took over as the sport’s governing body last year, and it implemented a sex eligibility policy last August requiring all fighters to take a one-time genetic test designed to identify the presence of a Y chromosome. Khelif has not competed in World Boxing-sanctioned events since the implementation of the test.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#Organisers #postpone #Imane #Khelifs #April #Paris #fight #shoulder #injury">Organisers postpone Imane Khelif’s April 23 Paris fight after shoulder injury Olympic champion Imane Khelif injured her left shoulder while training over the weekend and was forced to postpone a professional fight scheduled for later this month in Paris.Organisers said Monday that her April 23 fight at the iconic Salle Wagram in the French capital against German boxer Julia Igel was delayed to a date yet to be announced.“This decision follows the injury sustained by Imane Khelif during a training session this weekend in Paris,” the organisers said in a statement.A medical examination carried out Monday revealed “a painful syndrome in the left shoulder,” they said. “Due to the intensity of the biomechanical demands involved in high-level boxing, the medical team deemed the athlete’s condition temporarily incompatible with competition.”The event was also set to feature two bouts for WBA titles and organisers decided to reschedule the entire evening.“The health and physical integrity of our athletes remain our absolute priority. We wish Imane Khelif a speedy recovery. At an event of this level, including WBA championships, it was essential to guarantee optimal conditions for all participating boxers,” said former boxer Brahim Asloum, the promoter of the gala.Tickets already purchased will be refunded, organisers added.Khelif won the Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting — another gold medal winner — and misconceptions over both boxers’ sex.Both fighters were allowed to compete by the IOC after being disqualified from the 2023 world championships by the Russian-dominated International Boxing Association. The IBA claimed the women failed unspecified eligibility tests.However, the IOC applied sex eligibility rules used in previous Olympics and said Khelif and Lin passed.World Boxing took over as the sport’s governing body last year, and it implemented a sex eligibility policy last August requiring all fighters to take a one-time genetic test designed to identify the presence of a Y chromosome. Khelif has not competed in World Boxing-sanctioned events since the implementation of the test.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #Organisers #postpone #Imane #Khelifs #April #Paris #fight #shoulder #injury

Deadspin | Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks Mar 31, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers looks on in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons. The Bucks’ finished 32-50 with Sunday’s season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16. “I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back to where I got my start, to a city that has always embraced me, has been a privilege,” said Rivers, 64, who played college basketball in the city at Marquette from 1980-83. “I am disappointed things did not turn out the way any of us hoped, but I am deeply grateful for this experience, the relationships built, and unwavering support from our fans and the community. Milwaukee will always mean a lot to me, and this chapter will hold a special place in my heart.” Rivers had one year remaining on his million contract, and the Bucks reportedly will pay the remainder of that contract. The club and Rivers and discussing a possible move to the front office for 2026-27, per reports. “It has been an honor to have Doc as our coach and as a leader in our organization and community,” said owners Wes Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, and Jamie Dinan in a statement. “In addition to his impact on the court, we’re thankful for Doc’s class and professionalism during his tenure in Milwaukee. Milwaukee compiled a record of 97-103 since Rivers replaced Adrian Griffin in January 2024. The Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs in each of the previous two campaigns under Rivers. There was strife between the club and star Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. Antetokounmpo only played in 36 games in 2025-26 but insisted he was healthy enough to compete in games down the stretch of the campaign. Rivers will be inducted as a coach into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in August. He just completed his 27th year on an NBA bench and has a record of 1,194-866. Rivers is sixth in victories on the all-time list and guided the 2007-08 Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship. The 13-year NBA guard started his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in the 1999-2000 season. He earned NBA Coach of the Year honors in that first season, posting a 41-41 record. Rivers coached in Orlando until 2004, before jumping to the Celtics in the 2004-05 season. His tenure in Boston was the longest at nine years (2004-13) and was followed by stints with the Los Angeles Clippers (2013-20), Philadelphia 76ers (2020-23) and Bucks (2024-26). The Chicago native began his NBA career in Atlanta and played for the Hawks from 1983-91. He also competed for the Clippers (1991-92), New York Knicks (1992-94) and San Antonio Spurs (1994-96). –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Doc #Rivers #steps #coach #BucksMar 31, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers looks on in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons.

The Bucks’ finished 32-50 with Sunday’s season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16.

“I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back to where I got my start, to a city that has always embraced me, has been a privilege,” said Rivers, 64, who played college basketball in the city at Marquette from 1980-83.

“I am disappointed things did not turn out the way any of us hoped, but I am deeply grateful for this experience, the relationships built, and unwavering support from our fans and the community. Milwaukee will always mean a lot to me, and this chapter will hold a special place in my heart.”

Rivers had one year remaining on his $40 million contract, and the Bucks reportedly will pay the remainder of that contract. The club and Rivers and discussing a possible move to the front office for 2026-27, per reports.

“It has been an honor to have Doc as our coach and as a leader in our organization and community,” said owners Wes Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, and Jamie Dinan in a statement. “In addition to his impact on the court, we’re thankful for Doc’s class and professionalism during his tenure in Milwaukee.


Milwaukee compiled a record of 97-103 since Rivers replaced Adrian Griffin in January 2024. The Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs in each of the previous two campaigns under Rivers.

There was strife between the club and star Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. Antetokounmpo only played in 36 games in 2025-26 but insisted he was healthy enough to compete in games down the stretch of the campaign.

Rivers will be inducted as a coach into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in August. He just completed his 27th year on an NBA bench and has a record of 1,194-866. Rivers is sixth in victories on the all-time list and guided the 2007-08 Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship.

The 13-year NBA guard started his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in the 1999-2000 season. He earned NBA Coach of the Year honors in that first season, posting a 41-41 record.

Rivers coached in Orlando until 2004, before jumping to the Celtics in the 2004-05 season. His tenure in Boston was the longest at nine years (2004-13) and was followed by stints with the Los Angeles Clippers (2013-20), Philadelphia 76ers (2020-23) and Bucks (2024-26).

The Chicago native began his NBA career in Atlanta and played for the Hawks from 1983-91. He also competed for the Clippers (1991-92), New York Knicks (1992-94) and San Antonio Spurs (1994-96).

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Doc #Rivers #steps #coach #Bucks">Deadspin | Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks Mar 31, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers looks on in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons. The Bucks’ finished 32-50 with Sunday’s season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16. “I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back to where I got my start, to a city that has always embraced me, has been a privilege,” said Rivers, 64, who played college basketball in the city at Marquette from 1980-83. “I am disappointed things did not turn out the way any of us hoped, but I am deeply grateful for this experience, the relationships built, and unwavering support from our fans and the community. Milwaukee will always mean a lot to me, and this chapter will hold a special place in my heart.” Rivers had one year remaining on his million contract, and the Bucks reportedly will pay the remainder of that contract. The club and Rivers and discussing a possible move to the front office for 2026-27, per reports. “It has been an honor to have Doc as our coach and as a leader in our organization and community,” said owners Wes Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, and Jamie Dinan in a statement. “In addition to his impact on the court, we’re thankful for Doc’s class and professionalism during his tenure in Milwaukee. Milwaukee compiled a record of 97-103 since Rivers replaced Adrian Griffin in January 2024. The Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs in each of the previous two campaigns under Rivers. There was strife between the club and star Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. Antetokounmpo only played in 36 games in 2025-26 but insisted he was healthy enough to compete in games down the stretch of the campaign. Rivers will be inducted as a coach into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in August. He just completed his 27th year on an NBA bench and has a record of 1,194-866. Rivers is sixth in victories on the all-time list and guided the 2007-08 Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship. The 13-year NBA guard started his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in the 1999-2000 season. He earned NBA Coach of the Year honors in that first season, posting a 41-41 record. Rivers coached in Orlando until 2004, before jumping to the Celtics in the 2004-05 season. His tenure in Boston was the longest at nine years (2004-13) and was followed by stints with the Los Angeles Clippers (2013-20), Philadelphia 76ers (2020-23) and Bucks (2024-26). The Chicago native began his NBA career in Atlanta and played for the Hawks from 1983-91. He also competed for the Clippers (1991-92), New York Knicks (1992-94) and San Antonio Spurs (1994-96). –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Doc #Rivers #steps #coach #Bucks

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen ​will delay his return to ‌competition until at least ​July following ⁠Achilles surgery, manager Daniel Wessfeldt said on Monday.

The Norwegian ‌middle-distance runner underwent a procedure in February ‌to address a ‌chronic ⁠tendon issue. While ⁠the 25-year-old has resumed light training, he will skip ​the Diamond ‌League events early in the year to focus on full recovery.

“It depends ‌on how training goes ​through April and May,” Wessfeldt told ⁠Norwegian media. “If he regains fitness quickly, competing in ‌the second half of the season remains the goal.”

The decision follows Ingebrigtsen’s absence for most of the ‌2025 season. After failing to ​reach the 1,500m semifinal and finishing 10th ⁠in the 5,000m at ⁠the Tokyo World Championships in September, he ‌has not raced officially.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#Ingebrigtsen #targets #lateseason #comeback #injury #setbacks">Ingebrigtsen targets late-season comeback after injury setbacks  Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen ​will delay his return to ‌competition until at least ​July following ⁠Achilles surgery, manager Daniel Wessfeldt said on Monday.The Norwegian ‌middle-distance runner underwent a procedure in February ‌to address a ‌chronic ⁠tendon issue. While ⁠the 25-year-old has resumed light training, he will skip ​the Diamond ‌League events early in the year to focus on full recovery.“It depends ‌on how training goes ​through April and May,” Wessfeldt told ⁠Norwegian media. “If he regains fitness quickly, competing in ‌the second half of the season remains the goal.”The decision follows Ingebrigtsen’s absence for most of the ‌2025 season. After failing to ​reach the 1,500m semifinal and finishing 10th ⁠in the 5,000m at ⁠the Tokyo World Championships in September, he ‌has not raced officially.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #Ingebrigtsen #targets #lateseason #comeback #injury #setbacks

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