Meet the ‘dogs of war’ taking over the Australian Open

Ben Shelton licked his lips as he prepared for another battle. The eighth seed at the Australian Open and his third-round opponent, Valentin Vacherot, have both come a long way since their paths crossed in the semi-finals of the Southeastern Conference men’s tennis tournament in April 2021, as Shelton’s Florida progressed past Vacherot’s Texas A&M … Read more

College football: Last 10 national champions

The trophy trail never really cools down in college football: one confetti storm fades, and the next contender is already sharpening its case. From repeat winners to fresh names on the biggest stage, these champions mark the last decade’s worth of finishing kicks. Here are the last 10 national champions. 10) Clemson (2016) Jan 12, … Read more

Lando Norris reveals moment he believed he would win F1 title as he eyes more championship glory

Lando Norris has declared that successfully defending his maiden Formula One world championship is “absolutely the goal” for the upcoming season. The British driver secured his first F1 crown in December, triumphing over Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in a thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi. Advertisement While McLaren dominated … Read more

ITV extend Prem Rugby broadcast deal until 2028

Prem Rugby has extended its broadcast deal with ITV for a further two years. The extension means ITV will continue to broadcast seven live matches per season, including the Prem final from Twickenham. The new agreement starts next summer and runs until the 2028 Prem final. Advertisement ITV will also broadcast all of England’s Six … Read more

Official: HSV sign replacement for Peretz

Norwegian goalkeeper Sander Tangvik has officially joined Hamburger SV from Rosenborg BK on a long-term contract. The 23-year-old arrives as a replacement for Daniel Peretz, whose loan spell from FC Bayern Munich was terminated early. Advertisement Tangvik is initially planned to be the second-choice goalkeeper behind the experienced Daniel Heuer Fernandes. “With the signing of … Read more

OFFICIAL: Durban City sign Zimbabwe international

City bolster squad with Zimbabwean star Photo: Alche Greef/BackPagePix Durban City have announced the signing of Emmanual Jalai from Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Dynamos. The 27-year-old spent six seasons at DeMabre, where he was captain of the team, making over 180 appearances for the club. Advertisement Dynamos confirmed that his no.2 jersey will … Read more