LeBron James signs new R1.3 billion 2-year Los Angeles Lakers deal

Anthony Davis is expected to sign a new five-year, $190 million (R2.9 billion) contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal also includes an early termination option ahead of the 2024/25 season, the fifth year of the deal. LEBRON JAMES AGREED A NEW 2-YEAR DEAL With four guaranteed seasons, though, Davis has committed to the […]

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Currie Cup | Round 2 line-ups, kick-off times, where to watch – and predictions

It may be early in the Currie Cup, but the pressure on the teams will rise significantly this weekend as the race for favourable log positions intensifies with a little over a month left before the pool stage concludes. LOG | LATEST STANDINGS IN THE CURRIE CUP The Pumas and Griquas will kick off the […]

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Watch | Emotional scenes as Romain Grosjean returns to F1 paddock to meet SA rescuer

Romain Grosjean returned to the Formula One paddock and met his rescuers on Thursday just four days after his dramatic escape from a fireball crash during last Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. READ | ‘I SAW DEATH’: GROSJEAN LEAVES HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH The French driver, whose Haas car split in half and burst into flames when […]

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Referee AJ Jacobs out in the cold after Newlands red card incident

From blowing the main match of Currie Cup Round 1 to twiddling his thumbs in Round 2. Has referee AJ Jacobs been given time off to think about what transpired at Newlands last Saturday? CONTROVERSIAL RED CARD HANDED OUT For those who didn’t watch or haven’t followed The South African website, Jacobs and TMO on […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns confirm loan deals for trio – including Mahlambi

Defending PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed loan moves for three of their players. The players leaving Chloorkop are Nyiko Mobbie, Luvuyo Phewa, and Phakamani Mahlambi. READ | MTN8 FINAL KICK-OFF TIME CHANGED – AND SABC TO SCREEN THE MATCH The deals are for the ongoing 2020/21 season to the respective clubs. Mobbie and Phewa […]

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Former team-mates pay tribute to ex-Kaizer Chiefs striker Nicky Shaw

Former team-mates have paid tribute to ex-Kaizer Chiefs‚ Dynamos and Pretoria City striker Nicky Shaw who has died. He was 51. CAUSE OF DEATH UNKNOWN The details and cause of Shaw’s death are not yet known. He was reportedly found dead in his home in Fourways‚ Johannesburg‚ last weekend having celebrated his 51st birthday the […]

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Springboks at the RWC 2023 draw | What’s the BEST that could happen?

All eyes will turn to Paris on Monday, December 14 for the all-important pool draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. READ | REFERE AJ JACOBS OUT IN THE COLD AFTER NEWLANDS RED CARD INCIDENT The next major milestone on the road to the Springboks defending their World Cup title will take place virtually at the Palais Brongniart. […]

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Preview | Proteas face on and off-pitch challenges in England ODI series

Cricket World Cup champions England start as strong favourites when they take on a South Africa side struggling on and off the pitch in a three-match one-day international series starting at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. The first delivery is due to be bowled at 13:00. BIG READ | PROTEAS FACE STRICTER TRANSFORMATION TARGETS […]

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Just in | Opening ODI postponed after Proteas player tests positive for Covid-19

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed the postponement of Friday’s first One-Day International (ODI) of their three-match series. READ | FAF DU PLESSIS RESTED FOR ODI SERIES This follows after an unnamed Proteas player tested positive for Covid-19 after the teams’ last round of scheduled testing performed on Thursday. […]

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Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Champions League clash postponed – until Saturday

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs’ Champions League clash against PWD Bamenda has been postponed. BAMENDA RAN INTO VISA ISSUES Bamenda contacted Amakhosi on Thursday requesting a postponement to their preliminary second leg clash scheduled for Friday at 18:00 at the FNB Stadium after reportedly running into issues with their […]

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