Excitement high as aggressive England face aging Australia in Perth Ashes opener
The last five matches between these sides have been evenly shared with two wins each and one draw. England won the two most recent games.
So many questions to be answered after the Proteas stunning Kolkata Test win
South Africa’s tour of India started in the best possible way on the weekend with a famous win at Eden Gardens. South Africa won the toss but the struggle began right after that. They battled for runs and were dismissed for 159 and 153 in their two innings.
Boks v Italy: Key Factors in the La Nucia Duel
Fresh off a magnificent performance against France in Paris, Siya Kolisi’s world No.1 Springboks now shift their focus to the third clash of their overseas tour, a showdown with the Wallaby-slaying Azzurri in Spain.
Here are three key factors that could define the Boks’ quest for a third win over Italy this year.
Alcaraz wows in Turin to secure year-end No.1
Carlos Alcaraz has once again silenced the doubters, winning all three of his ATP Finals round-robin matches to seal the year-end No.1 ranking. Many, myself included expected him to struggle on the indoor courts after his loss to Cameron Norrie in Paris on the eve of the event.
BETTING PREVIEW: Scotland vs Argentina
Scotland will be looking to channel the heartbreak and frustration of last week’s narrow defeat to the All Blacks into their clash with a free-scoring Argentina side at Murrayfield on Sunday.
BETTING PREVIEW: England vs New Zealand
The All Blacks face the toughest test of their Grand Slam tour when they meet a red-hot England side at Allianz Twickenham on Saturday.
BETTING PREVIEW: Italy vs South Africa
South Africa will look to build on their remarkable victory over France when they make the short trip across the border to face an Italian side brimming with confidence after toppling the Wallabies last weekend.
Proteas Primed to Find a Way Again as They Chase First Test Win in India Since 2010
The reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, came in for plenty of criticism during the previous World Test Championship cycle, with detractors quick to point out that they had lifted the mace without having played away series against either India or Pakistan.
BETTING PREVIEW: Ireland vs Australia
Mentor and mentee face off for the fourth time this year, as Joe “Yoda” Schmidt takes on his former apprentice, Andy Farrell.
BETTING PREVIEW: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan drew first blood in the three-match ODI series, edging out Sri Lanka by six runs in the series opener on Tuesday.
Top Five Premier League Signings of the Season
Today, it’s only fair to balance the scales and highlight those who’ve hit the ground running. This was a tricky list to compile, with many marquee arrivals, Wirtz, Isak, Šeško, and Simons among them, struggling to ignite so far. Still, these five standouts represent the best business of the campaign to date.
McIlroy Primed for History After First Leg of DP World Tour Playoffs
The cream certainly rose to the top in the first leg of this year’s DP World Tour Playoff Series, with elegant Englishman Aaron Rai outduelling FedEx Cup champion Tommy Fleetwood in a pulsating final round at Yas Links. Rai, who may have been slightly unlucky to sit on the periphery of Ryder Cup discussions, narrowly missed a chance to claim the title in regulation when his birdie putt grazed the cup at 18.
Worst Five Premier League Signings of the Season
The international breaks, frustrating as they are offer sporting scribes a rare chance to sit back and take stock. With eleven games gone in this year’s Premier League campaign, we finally have a decent sample size from which to make some early assessments.
Erasmus and Kolisi Praise Fans and Team After Historic Win in Paris
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi expressed heartfelt gratitude to South African fans for their passionate support, as well as to the coaching staff for their tactical planning and the players for their relentless effort, after both men celebrated major career milestones with a memorable victory over France in Paris on Saturday night.
BETTING PREVIEW: Toulon vs La Rochelle
While most Top 14 sides enjoy a two-week break for the Autumn Internationals, a weakened Toulon and La Rochelle will battle it out in a rearranged fixture, a replay of their earlier-season clash that was abandoned due to heavy rain.
BETTING PREVIEW: Pakistan vs South Africa
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa will reach its climax on Saturday, with the teams locked at 1–1 heading into the decisive fixture in Faisalabad.