Category: Sports - Page 2

Graham Howes, a 38‑year‑old Cape Town kitesurfer, died after a whale struck him off Bloubergstrand on Sept 7, 2024, prompting a major rescue and safety review.

Everton's 94th‑minute winner derails Nottingham Forest's Champions League push, keeping the top‑four race wide open.

Napoli's 2-2 draw with Genoa on May 11, 2025, thanks to a late Johan Vasquez header, shrinks their Serie A lead and forces a must‑win finish for the Scudetto.

Napoli beat Pisa 3‑2 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Lorenzo Lucca clinching the win. The victory keeps Napoli atop Serie A with a perfect start.

In a tightly contested Round 8 Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium, Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants shared points after a 1-1 finish. New signing Mayo opened the scoring on his debut, but Jason Clifford answered with a top‑corner strike. A controversial penalty miss left Chiefs rueing missed chances, while Gallants extended their winless run to five games. Both sides now shift focus to upcoming league and continental fixtures.

The September 24 episode of AEW Dynamite delivered a packed card, featuring Kris Statlander's first women's title defense, Orange Cassidy's surprise comeback, and Josh Bishop Fletcher's bold claim to dethrone Hologram for the TNT Championship. A six‑man tag bout saw The Conglomeration and Hologram victorious, while a tag team title clash added more intrigue. Tony Khan teased a major announcement, and fans debated Britt Baker's possible return.

Lionel Messi delivered a two‑goal masterclass and an assist as Inter Miami thumped New York City FC 4-0 on September 24, 2025. Early dominance, a cheeky lob and a dazzling dribble defined the night, while Luis Suárez added a penalty. The win lifted Miami to 55 points, widening the gap with rivals.

Luke Donald prepares for his second straight captaincy as Team Europe heads to Bethpage Black in New York for the Ryder Cup 2025. After a commanding win in Rome, he has hand‑picked a blend of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers. Supported by a veteran vice‑captain panel, Donald bets on chemistry to beat a motivated U.S. side led by Keegan Bradley. The challenge: a tough course and a hostile crowd. The spotlight is on how Europe will keep the cup on foreign soil.

On September 25, 2025, CA Osasuna hosts newly promoted Elche CF at Estadio El Sadar. Osasuna rides a five‑match unbeaten streak and six straight home wins, while Elche boasts an impressive away record after returning to La Liga. Head‑to‑head history favors the hosts, but betting markets show a tight contest. Analysts are split between a home win, a draw or an upset. The fixture promises tactical intrigue and a potential shift in early‑season momentum.

Millwall winger Adam Mayor, 20, has moved to League Two side Cambridge United on a loan until 2025‑26. Reuniting with former boss Neil Harris, the Liverpool‑born attacker hopes regular minutes will boost his development after a hamstring setback. Mayor’s versatility and direct style add fresh options for the U’s frontline.

Ousmane Dembele tops the 2025 Ballon d'Or race after a stellar 35‑goal, 16‑assist season that helped PSG clinch Ligue 1 and their first Champions League. Lamine Yamal and Barcelona’s Raphinha sit close behind, while Mohamed Salah remains a perennial favorite. Other names in the mix include PSG’s rising stars and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. The award will be handed out on Sept. 22 based solely on the 2024/25 campaign.

Belgium named a veteran-heavy squad for their World Cup 2026 European qualifier against Kazakhstan at Lotto Park, then bossed the match with 66% possession and 32 shots. Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel and Romelu Lukaku led the core. The fixture followed a trip to Liechtenstein on September 4 as part of a tightly managed September window.