From China to SA ... Valtteri Bottas escapes from F1 woes with quick stop in Cape Town
After a difficult outing at the past weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas has jetted into South Africa for a short stop in Cape Town.
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Leinster hopeful on Ringrose and Keenan for Saints tie
Leo Cullen is hopeful that Hugo Keenan and Garry Ringrose will be available for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints.
Legal Or Illegal? Experts Divided Over Virat Kohli's Controversial Dismissal vs KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), registering a one-run win in their IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens. However, KKR's win was overshadowed by Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal. Kohli, who made a seven-ball 18, mistimed a slower full toss and fell caught and bowled off Harshit Rana. However, the former RCB captain was confident that the high full-toss was above his waist as the umpires checked for a no-ball. Third umpire Michael Gough declared it out after technology suggested that Kohli was ahead of the popping crease and the ball had dipped due to the lack of pace on the delivery.
"Lose, Smile, Repeat Nonsense": Dale Steyn's Swipe At Hardik Pandya, Without Naming Him
Mumbai Indians suffered their 5th defeat in 8 matches as Rajasthan Royals solidified their position at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 points table on Monday. RR's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal roared back to form with a terrific hundred after Sandeep Sharma's maiden five-for as a Hardik Pandya's side took another step towards elimination from the T20 league. Despite the defeat, Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya refused to dig into the problems that exist in team, especially his own form. After the conclusion of the match South Africa legend Dale Steyn seemed to have taken a thinly veiled dig at Hardik, though the retired pacer refused to name the MI skipper.
WATCH | 5 red cards! Brawl breaks out in women's Super League tie
As the Hollywoodbets Super League reached its crucial phase, tensions boiled over during Sunday's showdown between Royal AM and Lindelani Ladies at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu.
"Jasprit Bumrah Had PBKS On Back Foot": IPL Winning Coach Questions Hardik Pandya's Captaincy
Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody feels Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya did not use pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah optimally during the IPL clash against Punjab Kings which allowed them to fight back from a difficult position and come within touching distance of MI's total. Bumrah was matchless in the game in Mullanpur on Thursday, taking the wickets of opener Sam Curran, Rilee Rossouw and the dangerous Shashank Singh to help MI win by nine runs. MI had set PBKS a target of 193.
FT | URC: Bulls 22-27 Munster
Munster continued their excellent streak against South African teams when they beat the Bulls 27-22 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Chiara Tamburlini moves clear at Joburg Ladies Open
Chiara Tamburlini is the player to catch at the Joburg Ladies Open after a flawless six-under 67 on Saturday moved the Swiss rookie six shots clear on 14-under par.