Chess prodigy twins from George represent SA on world stage

General view of a chessboard. 2 minutes Seven-year-old identical twins, Deauwin and Beauwin Rens from George, Western Cape, have represented South Africa at the World Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships in Greece. The twins have been playing chess since they were two years old and are already able to beat their chess instructor, dad, Bradwin….

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Norris leads McLaren practice one-two as Tsunoda crashes

McLaren’s Lando Norris and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri during practice 2 minutes Formula One leader Lando Norris led the expected McLaren one-two in second Saudi Arabian Grand Prix practice on Friday while Yuki Tsunoda crashed his Red Bull. Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri, separated by three points at the top of the championship, resumed normal service…

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Sundowns taking no chances against Al Ahly, going for the win

Mamelodi Sundowns FC players celebrate after scoring a goal. 2 minutes Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says a positive result in the first leg of their CAF Champions league semi-final tie against 12-time CAF Champions league winners, Al Ahly, is non-negotiable. The Portuguese mentor says if they do well in the first leg against the…

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Vettel promotes grassroots karting for Saudi women

FILE | Sebastian Vettel at Singapore Grand Prix 2 minutes  Saudi Arabia can produce racing drivers capable of competing at the top but the country must ensure karting is accessible to all, according to four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel. The German told Reuters there had been positive steps since he started a ‘Race…

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Delhi captain Axar thrilled by Starc’s yorker masterclass

Delhi Capitals’ Axar Patel and Mitchell Starc celebrate after Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India on April 16, 2025. 2 minutes Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel marvelled at Mitchell Starc’s ability to bowl precise yorkers under pressure after the pace spearhead propelled the side to a thrilling…

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US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes

US President Donald Trump 3 minutes  US Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Maine in an escalation of President Donald Trump’s conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. Maine officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment….

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Enrique and PSG wary of favourites tag in Villa match

PSG players in training 2 minutes Paris St Germain (PSG) cannot afford any complacency as they prepare to take on Aston Villa in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, manager Luis Enrique insisted despite his side’s two-goal cushion in the tie. Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes scored in the…

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IFAF expands flag championships to Africa ahead of LA28

File image : American football. 2 minutes International Federation of American Football (IFAF) will hold its first African Flag Football Championships in June, executives have told Reuters, expanding the continental championships at a critical moment ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The competition from June 20-21 in Cairo, Egypt,…

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