Blitzboks finish ninth in Hong Kong Sevens

Blitzboks during training. 1 minute South Africa’s Blitzboks wrapped up a disappointing Hong Kong Sevens campaign, finishing ninth in the prestigious World Rugby Sevens Series event. They failed to reach the Cup quarterfinals for the first time this season but secured a narrow 19-17 win over Kenya in their playoff match.  Despite likely retaining fourth…

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Newcastle celebrate end of 70-year trophy drought

Newcastle United victory parade 1 minute Tens of thousands of Newcastle United fans gathered in the city on Saturday to celebrate the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years, with the streets turning a sea of black and white for the open-top bus parade. About 150 000 people were expected to catch a glimpse of…

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Man City deny allegations that Haaland hurt mascot: Media reports

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland reacts after a match 1 minute Manchester City have rejected allegations that striker Erling Haaland hit the club’s mascot Moonbeam on the back of the head causing injuries requiring hospital treatment, British media reported. The incident occurred before the home Premier League match against Southampton in October. The woman playing the…

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Mixed fortunes for Blitz Boks in Hong Kong

2 minutes The South African men’s Sevens team had mixed fortunes on the opening day of the Hong Kong leg of World Rugby’s Sevens series. The Blitz Boks easily negotiated their opening encounter against Uruguay, but then Australia beat them 26-7 in their second Pool B game. The first game against Uruguay was a potential…

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Sabalenka wins Miami Open, Djokovic Chases 100th career title

File Image: Aryna Sabalenka. 1 minute World number one Aryna Sabalenka clinched the Miami Open title, defeating American fourth seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the WTA 1000 final at Hard Rock Stadium. This marks Sabalenka’s first Miami title and her second trophy of the season, following her January victory in Brisbane. Determined to bounce…

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Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

[File Photo] Berkin Usta of Turkey reacting after his run on February 13, 2022. REUTERS 2 minutes Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country’s northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said. Berkin, 24, who competed at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in slalom and…

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Djokovic reaches Miami Open semis, Sabalenka into final

Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Sebastian Korda (USA)(not pictured) in a men’s singles quarterfinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL, USA on March 27, 2025. 2 minutes Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4),…

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Royal AM back on the market after Moodley deal fails

Royal AM players during a match 1 minute Financially troubled KwaZulu-Natal football club, Royal AM is reportedly back on the market after Durban businessman, Chockalingam “Roy” Moodley’s deal to buy the club collapsed at the last minute. According to reports, the controversial business’s background has led to the failure in the bid to purchase the…

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