Al-Ahli battled back from a goal down to defeat Japan’s Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday as the defending champions advanced to the tournament decider through Ivan Toney’s 70th-minute strike. Yoshinori Muto gave the J-League outfit a 31st-minute lead in Jeddah but Galeno levelled 17 minutes into…
Netball South Africa has announced an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, and an additional seven training partners Netball South Africa has taken a significant step towards the professionalisation of the sport. The federation has announced an expanded group of 17 contracted national players and an additional seven training partners. Netball South Africa says…
Durban City interim coach, Pitso Dladla Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla says he is still hopeful that the team will finish in the top 8 of the Premier Soccer League. Dladla says Sunday’s five-two loss to Magesi FC was very disappointing. He says that the team needs to improve, especially in defence. Durban City is…
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says their next Premier League game against Burnley is like a final after Sunday’s 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal, which handed them the chance to go top with a win in midweek. Arsenal have topped the table since October, but City, who have a game…
Blitzboks defeat Argentina in Hong Kong It’s taken 33 years of trying, but finally on the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong sevens, South Africa can call themselves champions at the home of sevens rugby. The Blitzboks beat Argentina 35-7 in the final. History made in Hong Kong! #Blitzboks #HSBCSVNS #PoweredByUnity pic.twitter.com/fe76zymiv0 — Springbok Sevens…
Kazeir Chiefs share spoils with Polokwane City in 0-0 draw Polokwane City has held Kaizer Chiefs to a goalless draw in a Betway Premiership match at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane. Amakhosi came into this match looking to cement their place in position three, while the hosts were keen to hold on to…
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the favored Houston Rockets in Los Angeles in what could be the final series of his storied…
Mamelodi Sundowns players training ahead of match against Esperance of Tunisia. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, and his players realise that they cannot rest on their laurels, despite enjoying a slender 1-nil lead against Esperance of Tunisia. Sundowns defeated the Tunisian giants in the first leg semi-final clash in Tunisia last Sunday. The winners of…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after the match. Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race as Erling Haaland ended his scoring drought with the decisive goal in a breathless 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal on Sunday, cutting the gap at the top to three points with a game in hand. The victory moved chasers…
France’s Arthur Fils celebrates winning his men’s singles final match against Russia’s Andrey Rublev. Frenchman Arthur Fils continued his run of good form since returning from an eight-month injury layoff as he overpowered Russia’s higher-ranked Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6(2) to win the Barcelona Open, clinching his first title since 2024. Fils, who suffered a lower-back…
