Southport, United Kingdom, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - British Open: Five contenders to watch

NAMPA / AFP

2026-07-14

The British Open returns to Royal Birkdale this week as the world's top golfers descend on England's north-west, all with eyes on the Claret Jug. AFP Sport takes a look at five of the main contenders to win the 154th edition of golf's oldest major: Scottie Scheffler (USA) World ranking: 1 British Open best: Winner (2025) -- The world number one stormed to victory at Portrush last year to end any suggestion that he could not conquer the links cond......

Restricted content

Sports News

Atlanta, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

2026-07-14 03:30:35

Dallas, United States, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Birthday boy Yamal stands by 'no fear' comment ahead of France clash

2026-07-14 03:00:06

Dallas, United States, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Spain to go on 'front foot' against France in World Cup semi: De la Fuente

2026-07-14 02:30:40

Paris, France, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - AFP Sports Agenda for Tuesday, July 14

2026-07-14 02:01:26

Dallas, United States, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - Spain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

2026-07-14 01:30:25

New York, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - LeBron set to appear in New York with NBA future unknown

2026-07-14 01:00:13

Dallas, United States, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - Spain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

2026-07-14 00:30:50

Oslo, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

2026-07-13 23:30:23

Arlington, United States, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

2026-07-13 23:30:23

Oslo, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

2026-07-13 23:30:23

Dakar, July 13, 2026 (AFP) - Senegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfall

2026-07-13 23:00:27

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 13 July 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's (CRAN) newly appointed Manager for Economics and Market Development, Bridget Ellen Dundee. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

SICHUAN, 08 July 2026 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHITAYI, 08 July 2026 - Ondangwa Urban Constituency Councillor Leonard Negonga address learners during the Ondangwa Urban Annual Constituency Culture Festival 2026 on Wednesday. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

BEIJING, 09 July 2026 - Director of Sinomine Group and Chief Executive Officer of Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter, Logan Lou Yonggang. (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 06 July 2026 - Southern African officials will meet in Johannesburg from 15 to 17 July to advance public spending efficiency through cost-benefit analysis. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

NEW YORK, 07 July 2026 - Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2026 - Ana Beatriz Martins, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

GENEVA, 06 July 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, pictured with Chairperson of the PowerCom Board, Eldorette Harmse, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava; and Namibia's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Elvis Shiweda, during the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. (Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

NAMPA