London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Ground-breaking Grand National winner Blackmore retires

NAMPA / AFP

2025-05-12

Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore shocked the horse racing world on Monday as the trailblazing jockey announced her retirement. Blackmore earned a place in sporting history in 2021 when she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National. She rode the Henry de Bromhead-trained Minella Times to victory at Aintree in the colours of owner JP McManus. The 35-year-old Irish jockey also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in her ground-breaking......

Restricted content

Sports News

London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Wilder backs Blades to end play-off curse

2025-05-13 01:00:25

London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Forest striker Awoniyi rushed to hospital for abdominal surgery: reports

2025-05-13 00:30:44

Charlotte, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Rain soaks first practice day at PGA Championship

2025-05-13 00:30:43

London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Sheffield United reach Championship play-off final

2025-05-13 00:00:42

Rome, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Tennis: Italian Open ATP/WTA results - collated

2025-05-12 23:31:01

Charlotte, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - McIlroy looks to the future after post-Masters thrill ride

2025-05-12 23:30:54

Rome, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Sinner set for first Italian Open test, Sabalenka marches on

2025-05-12 23:00:53

London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Sheffield United reach Championship play-off final

2025-05-12 23:00:51

London, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Football: English Championship results

2025-05-12 23:00:49

Rome, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Atalanta beat Roma to secure Champions League spot

2025-05-12 23:00:47

Rome, May 12, 2025 (AFP) - Football: Italian Serie A table

2025-05-12 23:00:46

Latest NAMPA photos

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Ovambanderu Chief Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva (middle) with Chief Kungairi Nguvauva of Botswana (L) and Senior Councillor Arnold Ripuree Tjozongoro (R) during the funeral of Senior Councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement President, McHenry Venaani (L) questioned President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's absence from the funeral of war veteran, Gerson Katjirua in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Members of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority are irked by the denial of an official funeral to Senior Councillor, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, who was buried at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Freddy Ueriurika Nguvauva, the special advisor to the Supreme Council of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, speaking during the funeral of senior councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONGWEDIVA, 12 May 2025 - The 2025 Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School tournament was officially launched on Monday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Phillipus Katamelo. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - Erongo Governor, Neville Andre. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Some members of the Ovambanderu Youth League and other mourners who paid tribute to Senior Councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua during his burial in Okahandja on Sunday (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA