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Exciting rugby and hockey festivals on the cards at Grey

Grey High is gearing up for another exciting sporting extravaganza when the school hosts its annual rugby festival and the Hibbert Shield hockey tournament in Gqeberha from May 1 to 4. Grey High's Tanner Lightfoot looks for a way through the Hilton C
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09 Apr 2024

Riddle, Van der Merwe storm to African Cup glory

A thunderous final lap and a half by professional triathlete Jamie Riddle saw him come from behind to claim a memorable victory over Henri Schoeman in the Old Mutual Wealth African Cup Premium Triathlon at Hobie Beach on Saturday afternoon. Pro triat
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07 Apr 2024

Verstappen quickest in first Suzuka practice, more woes for Williams

World champion Max Verstappen topped the time sheets for Red Bull in the first free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as Logan Sargeant deepened the woes of the Williams team by slamming his car into a trackside tyre wall. Max Ve
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05 Apr 2024

Starc finally hits form in IPL as Kolkata go top

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc was a relieved man on Wednesday after he finally got among the wickets to help his team to a thumping away win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Mitchell Starc of Kolkata Knight Riders celebr
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04 Apr 2024

Chippa too good for relegation-threatened CT Spurs

Goals from Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Kayden Francis saw Chippa United claim thier sixth win of the season in a DStv Premiership match against Cape Town Spurs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday night. Chippa United players Craig Martin, Baraka
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04 Apr 2024

Nontshinga in historic world title unification clash

SA's lone major world boxing champion Sivenathi "Special One" Nontshinga will add another feather to his cap when he engages in a world title unification clash against Puerto Rican Jonathan Gonzalez on June 16. Promoter Eddie Hearn, left, and trainer
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03 Apr 2024

Key recruit David Sanchez leaves McLaren three months after joining

Aerodynamicist David Sanchez has left McLaren only three months after joining the Formula One team, who had trumpeted him as a major signing in their bid to return to the top. Sanchez (left) had joined from Ferrari, after spending nearly a year on ga
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02 Apr 2024

Rising rugby stars given platform to shine at Annual Easter Tournament

Hundreds of up-and-coming rugby players from the rural Eastern Cape and as far afield as Cape Town will converge on Ezihlahleni Location outside Qonce for the Moko Sports Foundation's Third Annual Easter Tournament this weekend. Some 32 men's and wom
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26 Mar 2024

Nelly Korda beats Ryann OToole in Seri Pak Championship playoff

Nelly Korda sank a downhill putt for birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Ryann OToole and win the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship on Sunday in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Nelly Korda of the United States imitates a 'selfie" as she poses
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25 Mar 2024