Othman Almulla continues to blaze a trail for Saudi golfers
NEWCASTLE: In his own small way, Saudi Arabia’s Othman Almulla is like Edmund Hillary and Neil Armstrong, who were the first to conquer Mount Everest and walk on the moon, respectively.
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Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women’s World Cup
This handout photo taken and released by FIFA on August 11, 2023 shows FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) speaking with match officials (L-R) Francesca Di Monte, Stephanie Frappart and Elodie Coppola following the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup quarter-final football match between Spain and the Netherlands at Wellington Stadium. (Photo by Harold Cunningham / FIFA / AFP) /
From Tilak Varma To Dewald Brevis: U19 Stars Who Could Feature In World Cup 2023
Tilak Varma and Dewald Brevis, two breakout stars from previous U19 World Cups, are among the few young players hoping to compete in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Tilak Varma's second ball in international cricket was despatched calmly over deep square for a maximum. The fearless teenager did it again the next time he faced a pacy Alzarri Joseph. Tilak is already being considered for a spot in India's World Cup squad after finishing his first T20I series, having scored 173 runs in five matches with a strike rate of over 140 and showcasing immense maturity and composure.
Not exactly Bakkies and Victor, but Kleyn and Snyman are blood brothers
Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield were known as the blood brothers because of a lengthy, complimentary, and legendary combination at lock for South Africa.
Wales' Williams and Biggar out of World Cup warm-up with Springboks
Liam Williams and Dan Biggar will miss Wales' final Rugby World Cup warm-up against reigning champions South Africa on Saturday.
Star forward Kgatlana tells of family grief amid Banyana's World Cup breakthrough
Banyana Banyana vice-captain Thembi Kgatlana apologised for not speaking to the media at OR Tambo International last week when she returned to South Africa from the World Cup, explaining that her time in Australasia had been an emotional battle following the loss of three family members while she had been on national duty.
Iniesta tops star-studded roster of players and coaches as UAE Pro League season kicks off
The 2023-24 UAE Pro League season kicks off on Friday, and with the likes of legendary Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta and Paraguayan magician Kaku lining up on the pitch, and Netherlands great Frank de Boer and revolutionary South African tactician Pitso Mosimane occupying dugouts, there are ample reasons to believe a repeat of last term’s engrossing campaign is on the cards.
Ref's call tough to Swallow: Sekhukhune boss furious at 'poor' PSL officiating
Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter was left furious when a questionable officiating call allowed Moroka Swallows to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win in their DStv Premiership showdown on Wednesday.