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Written by: Floyd Nkanyane Manchester United suffered another disappointing result, losing 1-0 at home to Arsenal. This defeat saw manager Erik ten Hag set two more unwanted records in his first season at the club. Despite starting brightly, a defensive lapse in the 20th minute allowed Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard to put the visitors 1-0 up. […]
Written by: Kamogelo Mogale Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates have drawn the battle lines as the two sides continue the fight to finish second behind reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns who won the league last week Thursday after defeating Kaizer Chiefs 5-1 with only six games to spare. Stellies have already captured the Carling Knockout Cup […]
Written by: Bafokeng Mothebe Serbian player of the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA’s Kia Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2023-24 season. The Nuggets centre has won the MVP award for the third time, in four seasons. Jokic has previously been awarded the MVP title in the 2020-21 season and 2021-22 […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane The script had been written. Bayern Munich were leaving the Bernabéu with their heads held high after Alphonso Davies’ moment of magic. But this is the Champions League knockout stages – where the wildest of dreams can become nightmares in a heartbeat. Just ask Manuel Neuer, a man whose reputation for […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid came away with a draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with Bayern Munich while It’s advantage Borussia Dortmund courtesy of a Niclas Füllkrug strike and some flawless defending from Mats Hummel’s. Rivals Clash in Munich Bayern Munich vs […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane Arsenal delivered a powerful statement about their Premier League title aspirations by demolishing Chelsea 5-0 at the Ashburton Grove Stadium. This emphatic win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the summit of the league table. After Leandro Trossard’s early opener, Kai Havertz and Ben White both netted twice in a rampant […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane In a highly dramatic Derby della Madonnina at the San Siro, Inter Milan secured their 20th Scudetto with a 2-1 victory over city rivals AC Milan. Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram saw Inter take an unassailable 17-point lead in the Serie A standings with five matches still to play. […]
Written by: Kamogelo Mogale Chiara Tamburlini edged Aunchisa Utama to winner the Joburg Ladies Open title at the Modderfontein Golf Club on Sunday. Tamburlini produced a dominant display to claim her first success on the Ladies European Tour with a seven-shot victory at the Joburg Ladies Open. The 24-year-old started hot at Modderfontein Golf Club, […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane In an enthralling and dramatic El Clasico encounter, Real Madrid came from behind twice to snatch a last-gasp 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona. The win opens up a commanding 11-point lead for Real at the top of the La Liga table with just six games remaining. The match got off to […]
Written by: Floyd Nkanyane Benfica Edge Marseille in Entertaining Tie Benfica took a slender 2-1 lead against Marseille in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. Rafa Silva and Angel Di Maria scored for the Portuguese hosts, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled one back for Marseille to keep the tie alive ahead of the […]