sport

Fernando Alonso will buy Euskaltel-Euskadi. Photo: Vladimir Rys / Getty Images The Euskaltel-Euskadi team confirmed reports that showed in the Spanish press this morning stating that Fernando Alonso has reached an agreement to take over the team. In a press release, the Basque squad said that negotiations have been ongoing for some time and are set to be concluded … [Read more...] about Ferrari’s Formula One star Alonso to take over Euskaltel

S’manga Khumalo. Photo: SA Horseracing Here Comes Billy (SAF) continued his ascent through the ranks with an easy win in the Grade 3 August Stakes over 1200m at the Vaal’s sand track on Saturday. Stablemate Uncle Tommy (SAF) was a gallant second, with Contador (SAF) and Nice Stride (SAF) in the minor placings. Uncle Tommy, despite sharing top weight, was soon out in front, with … [Read more...] about Here Comes Billy races to an easy win in Grade 3 August Stakes

Cavin Johnson. Photo: Gallo Images Here follows some colourful quotes from this past weekend’s Absa Premiership matches. Roger de Sa, after seeing his Pirates side losing 2-1 to Zamalek in Egypt: “We shot ourselves in the foot today. We made too many mistakes and we got punished.” Clinton Larsen, Bloemfontein Celtic coach: “It was important not to panic and continue to play the … [Read more...] about Quotes from this past weekend’s Premiership matches

Tommy “The Duke” Morrison. Photo: MMA News Former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison has died at the age of 44. The news has been confirmed by his wife Trisha following “The Duke’s” declining health over the past year due to a courageous battle with Miller Fisher Syndrome/Guillain Barre Syndrome. According to “The Duchess”, Morrison passed away at 11:50 pm on September … [Read more...] about Former heavyweight champion Morrison passes away

Heyneke Meyer. Photo: Eurosport South Africa will make changes to their side for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash away to Australia, Heyneke Meyer said today, but the Springbok coach hoped the Wallabies would resist recalling Quade Cooper at flyhalf. Meyer said his side needed freshening up after two physical wins over Argentina and the long trip from South America to … [Read more...] about Meyer hints at changes for Wallabies and Springboks clash