Author: Barbara Quarshie

Stefanos Tsitsipas clinched his third Monte-Carlo Masters title in four years, overpowering Casper Ruud with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. The 25-year-old Greek dominated the match from the outset, swiftly securing the first set in just 36 minutes. While the Norwegian Ruud fought back admirably in the tense second set, Tsitsipas surged ahead in the final…

In a significant legal development following the shocking allegations of sexual assault within Australia’s Parliament House, Bruce Lehrmann has been found guilty of assaulting Brittany Higgins. At the same time, the defamation case he brought against Network 10 has been dismissed by the court. Brittany Higgins, a former political staffer, made headlines with her allegations…

Former San Diego Chargers tight end Eric Sievers has passed away at the age of 66 after a long battle with bladder cancer. Sievers, who spent six years fighting the disease, succumbed to cancer on April 10, 2024. Renowned for his skills as a top blocking tight end, Sievers was not only admired for his…

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC Octagon has been eagerly awaited, and now it’s official. McGregor is set to face off against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 during International Fight Week on June 29, 2024. This fight marks McGregor’s comeback after nearly three years since his last bout. The Irish fighter’s hiatus was due to…

Former WWE star Tony Jones, known by his ring name “Shooter,” has passed away at the age of 53. Jones, who wrestled in the WWE in 1998, 2001, 2003, and 2007, died on April 11, 2024. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. All Pro Wrestling (APW) confirmed the news on April 14,…

Former captain of the Angolan senior national men’s basketball team, Ângelo Victoriano, has passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was confirmed by sources close to the family in the early hours of Saturday, April 13, 2024. Ângelo Victoriano, born on February 8, 1968, began his remarkable sporting journey at the age…

Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at the Masters Tournament for the second time, earning the prestigious green jacket in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. With a final score of 11 under par, the 27-year-old golfer showcased his prowess on one of the sport’s grandest stages, solidifying his status as a dominant force in professional…

Ron Thompson, the versatile character actor known for his roles in Ralph Bakshi’s “American Pop” and the 1970s TV series “Baretta,” passed away at the age of 83 in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 13, 2024. His friend, Professor Rel Dowdell of Hampton University, confirmed the news, although no cause of death was disclosed. Before…

1974 European 800m champion Luciano Sušanj has passed away at the age of 75. Sušanj, a Croatian politician, sports worker, and track athlete who competed for Yugoslavia, died in Rijeka in April 2024. His most notable achievement came at the 1974 European Athletics Championships in Rome, where he secured victory in the 800m event with…

Former North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Lloyd Omdahl passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 93. Omdahl, known not only for his political career but also as a respected newspaper columnist, spent his final days in comfort care at a Grand Forks facility. He was surrounded by his son, Scott, and daughter,…