The Netherlands and Japan battled to a captivating 2-2 draw in their opening Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing the points after a pulsating second half. After a cagey first half saw both sides go into the break level at 0-0, the game exploded into life in the second period. Virgil…
The SABC has apologised after its streaming platform, SABC+, buckled during Bafana Bafana’s Fifa World Cup match against Mexico on Thursday night, locking many users out of the most keenly anticipated South African fixture in 16 years for much of the first half. In a statement on Friday, the public broadcaster said SABC+ stabilised only…
Funda ngesiZuluBy Razeen Gutta The 2026 Fifa World Cup exploded into life with a night of red cards at the Estadio Azteca, as Mexico beat Bafana Bafana 2-0 in Thursday’s Group A opener. The showpiece event kicked off with the first of three magical opening ceremonies, as Shakira headlined proceedings with a live performance of…
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face hosts Mexico tonight in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup. (Image source: FIFA) As South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face hosts Mexico tonight in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, tournament organisers have deployed a suite of advanced technologies aimed at improving officiating accuracy and enhancing the…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has called on his players to embrace the occasion and carry the hopes of an entire nation when Bafana Bafana face co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The highly anticipated Group A clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…
Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to post a…
Pakistan beat Netherlands by three wickets, but with only three balls to spare, in opening 2026 T20 World Cup fixture. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 7 Feb 20267 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Netherlands nearly pulled off a major upset before Faheem Ashraf’s breezy cameo…
Hosts Rwanda made a strong start to the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations after securing a convincing 30-19 victory over Zambia in their opening Group A match at BK Arena on Wednesday, January 21. The match took place shortly after delegations from 16 participating nations gathered for the official opening ceremony of the…
Just one play into Thursday’s opening game of the 2025 NFL season between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was no longer available to play — not because of injury, but because of, apparently, spit. Follow along for live coverage of the Eagles vs. Cowboys During a break in…
Hosts Morocco kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Zambia at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 5 July, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT). Historically, tournament hosts have enjoyed strong starts. Across the previous 12 editions of WAFCON, hosts have won their opening match on…
