with videoThe Indy500 turned out to be a big disappointment for Rinus van Kalmthout. The Dutchman started third in the most prestigious car race in the United States. He started well, moved up to second, but made a crucial mistake early in the game. He lost control of his car and crashed into the wall at high speed on the …
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Sports publisher Verkamman wants a new ‘yellow newspaper’ for Noord-Beveland: ‘Not a religious magazine, but a real newspaper’
If it belongs to Verkamman, then there will be a brand new newspaper. Verkamman does not want to produce them himself; In doing so, he seeks collaboration with De Bode, a major publisher of various free local newspapers in Zeeland and West Brabant. Part of the profits will go to a foundation which has not yet been created, in which …
Read More »Athletes and fans lose to trade: duels until after midnight are here to stay
Roland Garros signed a contract with Amazon last year. The American streaming service pays tens of millions and stipulates that ten games are played late in the evening, when the average American has just returned from work. In the modern, business-driven world of sports, the match between Nadal and Djokovic is no exception. Tennis player Alexander Zverev complained earlier this …
Read More »Search for the Netherlands’ best mascot: “Empathy is important”
In the Netherlands you see mascots in various places. Think amusement parks, such as Pardoes van de Efteling and Rick de Kikker van Duinrell. But some sports clubs also have one, such as PSV’s Phoxy and Groningen’s basketball club Donar’s Thunder. Choice of club They appeared in the Dutch sports world in the 1990s, says Ruud van der Knaap, sports …
Read More »Not only the Nations League, the last tickets for the World Cup will also be distributed next week
29 of the 32 countries qualified for the World Cup in Qatar (November 21) are already known. The final three teams will be added next month. In Europe, Scotland and Ukraine will play their play-off semi-finals at Hampden Park on Wednesday. The play-off semi-finals in the European qualifying zone were scheduled for March 24, but the match between Scotland and …
Read More »Discover lacrosse, a booming sport in Belgium: “The fastest sport on 2 legs” | various
It’s very big in the United States and Canada, but it’s not very well known here yet: lacrosse. It’s a mix of basketball, rugby, American football and hockey. Lacrosse is played with a stick to which a net is attached. The Belgian play-offs took place last weekend. Sports weekend went to meet. On the new grounds of Lubbeek, we will …
Read More »Cyriel Dessers also continues to score for Nigeria | sport
with videoCyriel Dessers took his goals at Feyenoord to the Nigeria national team. In a friendly match at American Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, the striker, born in Belgium but playing for his Nigerian mother’s native country, equalized for the Africans. It was his first goal for Nigeria. Mexico won, by the way, 2-1. This was due to an own goal from …
Read More »DHL becomes sponsor of women’s national teams in four sports | SPORTNEXT
‘Perfect Fit’ Michel Clausing, CCO of DHL Parcel Benelux: “The women’s teams show that you can win a lot with hard work, but you also have to take new, smart paths, like DHL Parcel does with digital features and options. ecological delivery. The connection with national teams is also driven by the fact that DHL Parcel is traditionally deeply rooted …
Read More »Former F1 world champion Räikkönen (42) joins NASCAR racing | NOW
Kimi Räikkönen faces a return to motorsport. The former Formula 1 world champion will take part in a NASCAR race in August, the Finn announced on Thursday. Raikkonen, 42, will drive at Watkins Glen on August 21 for the Trackhouse team in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR’s top tier. In 2011 Räikkönen also drove a truck race and race in …
Read More »The unbeatable Swiatek impresses, Halep surprises a Chinese teenager | Tennis
After 61 minutes, Swiatek capped it all off with a strong comeback, which proved too powerful for the world No. 43. Swiatek dominated from the first to the last point, gave no break points to his opponent and hit no less than 23 winners. For Swiatek, it was already his thirtieth consecutive victory. The last defeat of the 20-year-old Pole …
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