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By Andrew Benson. Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended the most dominant season in Formula 1 history with victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th win in 22 races. The comfortable victory, after brushing off a brief challenge from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on the opening lap, gives Verstappen an…
By Timothy Abraham. Joe Root has followed England Test captain Ben Stokes by withdrawing from next year's Indian Premier League. Stokes made himself unavailable for the lucrative T20 tournament on 23 November to manage his workload and fitness. England batter Root, 32, played three times for Rajasthan Royals in last…
Staff Reporter. South Africa have pulled out of the contest to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, citing fears they would have to deliver a "rushed presentation" to FIFA during December. The deadline for submitting comprehensive plans for the tournament is December 8 and South African officials believe it would…
By Andrew Benson. Jeopardy is in short supply as Formula 1 heads into the final race of the season, but what there is surrounds the fight between titans Mercedes and Ferrari over second place in the constructors' championship. Mercedes' advantage is just four points. Some might consider this something of…
Staff Reporter. Cape Town Spurs need to move the ball quicker, sharper and cut on the mistakes if they to turn around the season, new coach Ernst Middendorp warned after they lost again on Saturday. Middendorp, 65, took over at the bottom placed club a fortnight ago but his debut…
Staff Reporter. Thabang Sesinyi scored to give Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana a stunning 1-0 away victory over Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Saturday in a CAF Champions League first-round group match. Sesinyi followed up scoring twice in qualifiers by netting on 33 minutes with a chip over goalkeeper Youssef el…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. @GalloImages. Former Orlando Pirates and Jomo Cosmos captain Papi Khomane and his mother die in a car accident on their way to a funeral in KwaZulu-Natal. Khomane, 48, represented Pirates over 150 times after joining the club from Jomo Cosmos in 1998. The son of Bucs legend…
By Gavin Rich. The Vodacom Bulls mixed up their game well as they cruised to a comfortable 53-27 win over dangerous Connacht in their sixth-round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture at Loftus on Saturday evening. It was the first win of the season for a South African team against Irish…
Staff Reporter. Barcelona remain third in La Liga after a late own goal rescued a draw at Rayo Vallecano. Trailing at the break to Unai Lopez's stunning strike, Barca dominated the second half but missed good chances. They finally got their reward when Florian Lejeune bundled into his own net…
By Adam Chowdhury. Jannik Sinner stunned Novak Djokovic as Italy beat Serbia to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia on Sunday. Serbia took the lead in the semi-final when Miomir Kecmanovic beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-7 (7-9) 6-2 6-1 in the first singles rubber. But Sinner showed his class…
By Joe Bradshaw. Substitute Kai Havertz's late header took Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 win at Brentford. In Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge of the Gunners, Havertz's 89th-minute goal rescued a largely forgettable display in west London. After Manchester City and Liverpool…
By Michael Vlismas. Thriston Lawrence produced another masterclass of patience and control to earn a three-stroke lead going into Sunday’s final round of the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club. On a hot day at Houghton that kept even the hadedas quiet, Lawrence signed for a third round of 67…
Staff Reporter. Novak Djokovic was furious after being asked to undergo a dope test shortly before Serbia's Davis Cup win over Great Britain, although the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Saturday it was standard practice and he had not been singled out. The record 24-time men's Grand Slam winner…
Staff Reporter. Formula One's governing body barred overtaking in the pitlane exit during the season's final qualifying in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after triple world champion Max Verstappen forced his way past rivals in practice. Race director Niels Wittich issued a change to the event notes to prohibit overtaking in…
Staff Reporter. Paris St-Germain warmed up for a vital Champions League tie against Newcastle by beating Monaco 5-2 to go four points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Goncalo Ramos put the hosts ahead, but Gianluigi Donnarumma's clearance fell to Takumi Minamino and he levelled. Kylian Mbappe's converted penalty…
Staff Reporter. Fifa on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Tuesday's match in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium, which world champions Argentina won 1-0, was delayed for around…
By Michael Emons. England captain Harry Kane scored again as Bayern Munich won at Cologne to move top of the German Bundesliga table. Kane's goal was his 18th in 12 league matches and he also became the first Englishman to score 18 times in a Bundesliga season. He finished from…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Laura Wolvaardt will be the permanent captain of the Proteas Women in all three formats of the game. Wolvaardt was an interim captain during the recent tours against Pakistan and New Zealand where she led from the front with the…
By Michael Vlismas. Nikhil Rama started playing golf because he felt left out as a young boy walking the fairways with his dad, uncles and cousins who played the game. The 22-year-old South African will now go into the weekend of the Joburg Open with a one-stroke lead. And he…
Staff Reporter. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is set to be fit for their Premier League match against Everton. Onana, 27, was injured late on in Cameroon's 3-0 victory over Mauritius in a World Cup qualifier last week but has trained before Sunday's meeting. United boss Erik ten Hag also…
Staff Reporter. Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92, head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Friday. Lancaster added 32-year-old Kolisi has put behind him the lengthy celebrations after the Springboks' 12-11 World Cup final victory over New Zealand last…
Staff Reporter. @GettyImages. Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is "in good health" after being involved in a car accident, say his Turkish club Adana Demirspor. Giornale di Brescia reported the incident happened in Balotelli's hometown Brescia on Wednesday when his vehicle crashed into a wall. No-one else was involved…
By Gavin Rich. Two-time Springbok World Cup winner Willie le Roux will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s home Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht at Loftus. Le Roux was one of several players recruited to the Bulls in the offseason and should add to an…
Staff Reporter. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Brazilian football star Dani Alves for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last year, a Spanish court has said. The 40-year-old is set to face trial over allegations he assaulted the woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30. The…
By Gavin Rich. DHL Stormers coach John Dobson has named a side that includes a raft of changes for Friday night’s final match of their four match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour against Cardiff. Brok Harris will celebrate his 400th professional game as well as drawing level with Steven Kitshoff…
Staff Reporter. Argentina forward Angel Di Maria will retire from international football following next year's Copa America, the 35-year-old said on Thursday after representing his country for 15 years. Di Maria has made 136 appearances for world champions Argentina since his debut in 2008, playing in four World Cups and…
By Jonathan Jurejko. Novak Djokovic told a group of British fans to "shut up" as they tried to drown out his interview with musical instruments after their team were knocked out of the Davis Cup by Serbia. Britain lost the quarter-final 2-0 as Cameron Norrie was unable to inflict a…
By Andrew Benson. Seven time-champion Lewis Hamilton has denied the claims that he approached Red Bull about a move there earlier this year. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told the Daily Mail there had been "an inquiry" from Hamilton. Hamilton said he "did not" contact Red Bull and Horner…
By Michael Vlismas. Thriston Lawrence made a strong bid to become only the third player to win two Joburg Open titles as he opened with a superb eight-under-par 62 to lead the first round by three strokes at Houghton Golf Club on Thursday. Lawrence, the champion in 2021 and who…
Staff Reporter. Phil Mickelson has been telling people that Jon Rahm signing with LIV Golf is a "done deal," according to the Fire Pit Collective's Alan Shipnuck. Shipnuck's tweet on Wednesday followed rumors that Rahm is set to leave the PGA Tour for a $600 million offer from its Saudi-backed…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. FC Bayern München have a great chance to further bolster their title defence when they visit FC Köln on Friday night. Cologne was the setting for their dramatic title win on the final matchday of last season, and with the hosts in the bottom two after just…
By Michael Vlismas. @SunshineTour. It was a proud moment as the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, hit the ceremonial tee shot for the 2023 Joburg Open, and which also marked the start of the new season on the DP World Tour at Houghton Golf Club…
Staff Reporter. Fifa chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina. A skirmish between rival fans broke out during the national anthems in a stand behind one of the goals at the Maracana…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Orlando Pirates Football Club have announced the suspension of Thembinkosi Lorch after he was found guilty of assault. On Wednesday, Pirates issued a statement to announce that Lorch has been suspended from all the club's activities until 12 December. "Orlando Pirates Football Club has noted the conclusion…
By Michael Vlismas. Investec, a patron of the Papwa Sewgolum Class for the Sunshine Tour's transformation professionals, has transferred its Investec South African Open sponsor's invitation to Class member Nikhil Rama. Investec's previous invitee Heinrich Bruiners has now qualified automatically through his own ranking for this championship. Rama was rewarded…
Staff Reporter. Argentina's World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. Scaloni made the surprise announcement after Argentina's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The 45-year-old also led Argentina to the Copa America in 2021…
Staff Reporter. Mick Schumacher will race for Alpine in the world endurance championship next season while continuing as Formula One reserve driver for Mercedes.. The 24-year-old German, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, will remain as Mercedes' F1 reserve driver for a second year. "I sorely missed racing this…
By Michael Vlismas. Christiaan Bezuidenhout has returned home with an even stronger desire to win this week's Joburg Open as he now plays for something bigger than just his own career. Bezuidenhout became a father for the first time three weeks ago, and this marks the family’s first trip back…
By Gavin Rich. There've been six wins for Irish teams in six starts against South African teams in this edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship but Connacht are going to be hard pressed to keep that momentum going when they visit Loftus this weekend. The Vodacom Bulls have returned…
Staff Reporter. LeBron James became the first player to score 39,000 points in the NBA as the LA Lakers beat the Utah Jazz in the in-season tournament. Needing five points, he scored 17 in a 131-99 victory in Los Angeles that secured a quarter-final place. James, 38, surpassed Lakers legend…
Staff Reporter. (Reuters) - Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed. A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week's…
Staff Reporter. Ghana and South Africa suffered shock defeats in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Cameroon and Senegal were forced to settle for draws away from home. Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Comoros in their Group I contest in Moroni through Myziane Maolida's fine solo effort two…
Staff Reporter. Croatia became the final team to automatically secure their place at Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Armenia. The result means they finish second, behind Turkey, in Group D, and send Wales into the play-offs. It was threatening to be a frustrating night for Croatia but Ante…
Staff Reporter. @Yonhap. Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace and set up the other as South Korea made it two victories from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win in China on Tuesday. Son silenced a sell-out crowd of more than 40 000 in Shenzhen with two…
Staff Reporter. Bafana Bafana blew an opportunity to take control of 2026 World Cup qualifying group C with a disapointing performance, leading to a 2-0 shock defeat at the hands of Rwanda at Stade Huye in Butare on Tuesday. Taking to a water-logged pitch at the Huye Stadium, both sides…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch has been given a three-year prison sentence, which is suspended for five years after being found guilty of assault of his former girlfriend. Lorch has been in and out of court after an assault case was made against him by his former…
By Michael Vlismas. The Joburg Open has drawn one of its strongest fields in history, with nine former winners of this event set to tee it up at Houghton Golf Club in Thursday’s first round of this Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournament. It's a strong appreciation of…
Staff Reporter. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 32 points to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 121-116 and end a six-game losing streak. Curry and Klay Thompson each made five three-pointers as Houston lost for the fifth time on the road this season. The victory is the…
Staff Reporter. Kenya ran riot against Seychelles on Monday, while Ivory Coast made it two wins from two at the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The action got underway in the Egyptian capital in the afternoon as Guinea-Bissau beat Djibouti 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium, where Mauro…
Staff Reporter. The launch of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's virtual golf competition has been pushed back one year, to early 2025, after its facility in Florida sustained damage. TGL, an indoor "high-tech league", was due to start on 9 January 2024. But those plans have been delayed after a…
Staff Reporter. Reigning European champions Italy secured the point they required against Ukraine to qualify for Euro 2024 as Group C runners-up behind England. A 2-1 win in the reverse fixture meant Italy only had to avoid defeat against Ukraine, with whom they began this crucial encounter level on points.…
Staff Reporter. @GettyImages. Jordan Spieth was selected to replace Rory McIlroy as a player director on the PGA Tour Policy Board considering a Saudi-backed merger deal, tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced on Monday. Spieth, a 30-year-old American and three-time major winner, was chosen in a vote of the other five…
Staff Reporter. Players from five teams were selected in the World Cup team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. Stars from champions Australia, runners-up India, semifinalists South Africa and New Zealand, as well as Sri Lanka all feature in a glittering line up. Allrounder…
By Simon Stone. Benjamin Mendy is taking former club Manchester City to an employment tribunal over millions of pounds he claims he is owed in unauthorised wage deductions. France full-back Mendy, 29, left City at the end of his contract this summer. He was cleared of a series of rape…
Staff Reporter. Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah will train under the same coach as Jamaica team-mate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as she prepares to defend her sprint titles at Paris 2024. According to her management team, Thompson-Herah split from Shanikie Osbourne this month over the coach's "extremely excessive" terms. The 31-year-old, winner…
Staff Reporter. Six of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's World Cup-winning campaign are to be sold at auction. Captain Messi, 36, lifted the trophy after they beat France on penalties in last December's final in Qatar. His shirt from the final is included in the set of…
By Michael Vlismas. The Sunshine Tour will tee off its 2024/25 season with the new Waterfall City Tournament of Champions powered by Attacq that will feature a field of champions throughout South African golf all chasing a first prize of R1 million. The tournament, to be played at Royal Johannesburg…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Sekhukhune United Football Club have announced the appointment of Lehlohonolo Seema as the club's new head coach following the departure of Brandon Truter. "Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Lehlohonolo Seema as Head Coach effective immediately," read a statement from Sekhukhune on…
Staff Reporter. The picturesque Newlands will be the stage where the Betway SA20 Season 2 champions are crowned in the Final on 10 February. The stadium will also play host to the first Qualifier on 6 February. The Wanderers will host the two back-to-back knockout matches - the Eliminator on…
Staff Reporter. Spain and Barcelona midfielder Gavi suffered a serious knee injury in the Euro 2024 qualifying win over Georgia. The 19-year-old landed awkwardly after jumping to control the ball, and left the pitch in tears in Valladolid. Manager Luis de la Fuente said Spain must wait for tests amid…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Former Springbok and Lions lock Hannes Strydom today, and with the Vodacom Cup in May 1999. Photo Credit: Gallo Images. The Lions Rugby Company has confirmed the passing of World Cup-winning lock Hannes Strydom, who died in a car accident on Sunday. "Lions has learnt with great…
Staff Reporter. Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard won the DP World Tour Championship by two shots in Dubai as Englishmen Matt Wallace and Tommy Fleetwood fell short in the final round. Hojgaard, 22, started the final day two shots off the lead but nine birdies in a round of a 64 left…
By Michael Vlismas. Double PGA Tour champion Erik van Rooyen, Major winners Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel, and a gallery of former Alfred Dunhill Championship winners will gather on the fairways of Leopard Creek Country Club this December as they head a strong field of Sunshine Tour and DP World…
By Emlyn Begley. Romelu Lukaku scored four first-half goals as Belgium thrashed 10-man Azerbaijan in Euro 2024 qualifying. The 30-year-old now has 83 goals in 113 Belgium games, making him the seventh-highest scorer in men's international football history. He headed in Jeremy Doku's cross before Eddy Israfilov was sent off,…
Staff Reporter. Novak Djokovic won a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner that marked another milestone in his memorable season. The Serb, 36, who lost to the Italian in the group stage, avenged that with a 6-3 6-3 win in Turin, Italy. He has…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were crowned the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League winners after a 3-0 win over Sporting Casablanca in the final at Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly. A brace from Refilwe Tholakele of goals in each half and a Boitumelo Rabale strike ensured that the Hollywoodbets Super…
By Neil Manthorp. @GettyImages. "I wouldn't have thought of this in a million years, what an amazing day, I'm just thrilled to be part of it," said player-of-the-match, Travis Head, after leading Australia to a comprehensive, six-wicket victory against India in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium…
By Michael Vlismas. The Gary & Vivienne Player Invitational celebrated another memorable weekend in which business leaders, sports stars, celebrities and Sunshine Tour professionals rallied in support of a dream to keep changing lives as they raised R3 million for the Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School. Gary Player was overwhelmed by…
Staff Reporter. @AFP. Serbia had to come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Bulgaria at the Dubocica Stadium stadium in Leskovac on Sunday which booked their qualification for next year's European Championships in Germany. The Serbs finish second in Group G behind Hungary who snuffed out any hopes…
By Matthew Henry. Photo Credit: Aijaz Rahi. Australia stunned hosts in Ahmedabad to win the men's Cricket World Cup for a sixth time, ending India's dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring final. Australia quietened the wild support from the 100,000-strong home crowd by…
Staff Reporter. In a gripping international football match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Warriors of Zimbabwe, both teams battled to a 1-1 draw. Entering their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Zimbabwe and Nigeria were both coming off draws in their previous games. The teams faced…
Staff Reporter. @AP. Australia star batsman Steve Smith was dismissed for just four as India fought back with the ball in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad on Sunday whilst Travis Head hit a hundred as his team closed in on a record-extending sixth title. Jasprit Bumrah deceived Smith with…
Staff Reporter. Goalkeeper Andre Onana will return to Manchester United to discover the extent of an injury suffered playing for Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier. Onana, 27, was substituted in the 81st minute of Friday's 3-0 victory over Mauritius in Douala, having been injured making a save. The goalkeeper…
By Andrew Benson. Max Verstappen fought back from a five-second penalty and dropping to fifth to win a gripping Las Vegas Grand Prix. He complained on Wednesday it was "99% show" but the show was all on track in one of the best races of the season. Verstappen, his team-mate…
By Neil Manthorp. Australian captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and chose to bowl first in the World Cup final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Australia have retained the same starting XI which beat South Africa by three-wickets in the semifinal while India, too,…
Staff Reporter. Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the latest instalment of their burgeoning rivalry to reach the ATP Finals showpiece. The Serb will aim for a record seventh title on Sunday after a 6-3 6-2 win put him through to face Italian Jannik Sinner in…
Staff Reporter. Saudi champions Al Ittihad announced on Saturday they had hired Marcelo Gallardo, who led River Plate to two Copa Libertadores titles, as coach. The Argentine replaces Nuno Espirito Santo who took Al Ittihad to the Saudi title last season. The Portuguese former Tottenham and Wolves manager was fired…
Staff Reporter. France scored seven goals in each half as they recorded their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. The hosts are already through to the Germany tournament but did not take things easy as Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick that included a 40-yard…
Staff Reporter. Senegal opened their 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Group B rivals South Sudan at the Olympic Stadium in Diamniadio on Saturday evening. The Teranga Lions completely dominated the encounter, with Sadio Mane (two), Pape Sarr and Lamine Camara sharing the goals, though…
By Michael Vlismas. The Sunshine Tour professionals gathered in support of Gary Player, who helped to lay the platform for the Tour they compete on and whose career they seek to emulate, as they joined sports celebrities and business leaders in the first round of the Gary & Vivienne Player…
By Gavin Rich. Munster made it four out of four against the DHL Stormers as they held on in the face of a strong physical effort from their opponents in inclement conditions at Thomond Park to clinch a 10-3 Vodacom Rugby Championship win. It was a repeat of last year's…
Staff Reporter. Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf for the first time since The Masters when he plays at the Hero World Challenge later this month. The 15-time major winner is host of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, a 20-player invitational event that begins on November 30. Woods…
By Gavin Rich. On a day when the Hollywoodbets Sharks showed that their intent to play a new game amounts to far more than just talk, the reality that the growing pains may continue was drummed home as Connacht edged home 13-12 in a tight Vodacom United Rugby Championship match…
By Dafydd Pritchard. Wales' hopes of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 suffered a potentially devastating blow with a lacklustre draw with Armenia in Yerevan. Armenia, who inflicted a humiliating defeat on Wales in Cardiff in June, took the lead after just five minutes when Lucas Zelarayan - who scored twice…
Staff Reporter. @AFP. Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals by taking a gutsy 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev. Sinner, 22, was fired up by the home support in Turin and saw off the Russian in two hours and 29…
Staff Reporter. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been sidelined with an injury to his hamstring and tendon, the LaLiga club said on Saturday, dealing another blow to the club that has struggled with several long-term injuries this season. Vinicius was forced off with a thigh injury during Brazil's 2-1…
Staff Reporter. South Africa's quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup got off to a winning start on Saturday afternoon, as they defeated Benin 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. A first Bafana Bafana goal in more than two years for Percy and a maiden strike for…
Staff Reporter. Norway striker Erling Haaland will miss Sunday's final Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland on Sunday, his federation has confirmed. The Manchester City forward, 23, picked up a foot injury in Thursday's friendly win against Faroe Islands. Scotland and Spain have qualified for next summer's finals in Germany, with…
Staff Reporter. Andy Murray has ruled himself out of next week's Davis Cup finals in Malaga due to a shoulder injury. "I've picked up a minor shoulder injury which means I won't be able to take part in the Davis Cup," said 36-year-old Murray. "I'm gutted not to be part…
Staff Reporter. Ulster came from behind to beat the Lions 24-17 at a windswept Kingspan Stadium scoring three tries to the visitors' two in game which was in the balance throughout. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Rob Herring scored tries for Ulster with Nathan Doak converting three and substitute John…
By Andrew Benson. Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City. Leclerc was quicker by just 0.044 seconds than team-mate Carlos Sainz, who has a 10-place grid penalty and will start 12th. Red Bull's…
By Gavin Rich. Edinburgh took control during a period early in the second half when the Vodacom Bulls were down to 13 men to score a 31-23 win at the Hive Stadium on Friday that secured Sean Everitt’s men their first full house of log points of the Vodacom United…
Staff Reporter. LeBron James equalled his season-high score of 35 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-95 in the NBA in-season tournament. James also registered nine assists for the Lakers, who lead their group with three wins from three games. Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs…
Staff Reporter. Defending champions Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 on Friday to gain a measure of revenge and move closer to qualifying for the European Championship. Needing a victory to ensure a point against Ukraine on Monday will be enough to secure their place in Germany next year, the Italians…
Staff Reporter. Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev to top his ATP Finals group and set up a semi-final meeting with Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz won 6-4 6-4 against the Russian, who had already qualified for the last four of the season-ending event in Turin. "Obviously Novak is Novak, he's…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The 41st edition of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, hosted at Sun City, marked the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season. Max Homa, the American professional golfer, secured his first international victory in South Africa by finishing the four-day tournament at an impressive 19 under par.…
Staff Reporter. Shock 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco supply four of the 10 stars shortlisted on Friday for the African Player of the Year award. They are goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, full-back Achraf Hakimi, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and forward Youssef En-Nesyri. In Qatar, Morocco topped a World Cup group that included…
Staff Reporter. Following a pulsating encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Inaki Williams scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Ghana recorded a 1-0 victory over Madagascar in their opening Group I 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier on Friday. Madagascar settled well onto the ball during opening stages of the…
Staff Reporter. Widely regarded as one of the best passers of a ball in the game, Kevin de Bruyne is used to providing assists on the pitch. But the Manchester City midfielder had to take to social media to dismiss speculation he was providing assistance off the pitch after 'K.…
By Harry Poole. Everton have received an immediate 10-point deduction after being found to have breached the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The punishment is the biggest sporting sanction in the competition's history and leaves Everton 19th in the table on a new total of four points. The club…