NEW YORK- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to stop financing LIV Golf after the 2026 season, according to US media reports, putting the future of the breakaway golf league in serious doubt. The tour, created in 2022 as a rival to the PGA Tour, has relied heavily on Saudi investment to attract top […]
LIMPOPO- Durban City assistant coach Ashraf Hendricks says his team is prepared for their Nedbank Cup final against TS Galaxy, despite the uncertainty brought by the Rockets’ recent coaching change. He noted that new leadership can introduce different tactics and make opponents harder to analyse, but stressed that the Citizens are concentrating on their own […]
MUMBAI- Ryan Rickelton produced a brilliant unbeaten 123 off 55 balls, smashing the fastest century by a Mumbai Indians batter as he powered his side to a massive total of 243-5 at Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League. The South African wicketkeeper-batter, playing in place of Quinton de Kock, lit up the innings with […]
BLOEMFONTEIN- Siwelele FC gave their fans a night to remember after producing a spirited 2–0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in a Betway Premiership clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The home side were in full control for much of the match, breaking down Chiefs’ defence and keeping things tight at the back to […]
JEREZ- Alex Marquez secured a comfortable victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, ending championship leader Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive winning streak in MotoGP. The win marks another milestone for Marquez, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday and had also taken his maiden MotoGP victory at the same Jerez circuit last year. Despite the loss, Bezzecchi […]
SOWETO- The Soweto Derby kickoff has been delayed to 15:45 due to fan safety concerns, as thousands of supporters are still making their way into FNB Stadium. The match remains a major occasion for both teams, with both sets of fans expected to fill the stadium once entry is fully managed. On the field, Orlando […]
Leicester City, who stunned the world by winning the Premier League in 2016, have suffered a dramatic decline and will now compete in League One next season. Their relegation to the third tier was confirmed after a 2-2 draw with Hull City, marking a sharp downturn just a few years after winning the FA Cup […]
HONG KONG- South Africa finally ended their long wait for a Hong Kong Sevens title by defeating defending champions Argentina 35-7 in a dominant final. The Blitzboks, who had previously lost four finals in Hong Kong since 1993, produced a strong performance to secure their first-ever win at the iconic tournament, marking a major milestone […]
AUSTRALIA- Netball South Africa has taken a major step towards professionalising the sport by announcing an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, along with seven additional training partners. The move is aimed at strengthening a competitive and sustainable high-performance system. The contracted players, including captain Khanyisa Chawane, Elmeré van den Bergh, Shadine van der […]
RIYADH- LIV Golf says it is not losing its Saudi-backed funding, despite growing rumours that the league could be in financial trouble. Reports suggested that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has invested heavily in the breakaway golf tour, might be preparing to withdraw support, raising concerns about the future of the competition. However, […]