by Tammi | Nov 16, 2024 | Columns
Gary Lemke looks ahead to a jam-packed sporting weekend as former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to fight Youtuber Jake Paul, while the Springboks will face England at Twickenham. BOXING’S BLACK EYE AS TYSON ‘FIGHTS’ PAUL In the early hours of Saturday,...
by Tammi | Nov 16, 2024 | Columns
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is hailed as the most exciting young talent, while Brentford are yet to keep a clean sheet despite a strong start to the season. YAMAL RATES AS MOST VALUABLE YOUNG TALENT The Swiss-based research group CIES Football Observatory is...
by Tammi | Nov 8, 2024 | Columns
A list of the longest-serving managers in English football shows how precarious the position remains, while injuries are starting to take their toll on Premier League players. EPL MANAGERS COMPARATIVELY ’SAFE’ The perception is that English Football League...
by Tammi | Nov 8, 2024 | Columns
Gary Lemke looks ahead to a jam-packed sporting weekend as the Springboks return to Murrayfield to kick off their Outgoing Tour against Scotland, while Manchester United await the arrival of new head coach Ruben Amorim. NOT 44-0 (OR 62-0) BUT BOKS FAVOURED The...
by Tammi | Nov 2, 2024 | Columns
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs face Mamelodi Sundowns in a Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final clash, while South Africa’s premier sprinter Isivunguvungu takes on the world’s best at the $1m Breeders’ Cup. SA’S RACING FLAG FLYING IN USA Days, and nights, like...
by Tammi | Oct 18, 2024 | Columns
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is back in the firing line as his side host Brentford, while Thomas Tuchel will be aiming to bring football back home after being appointed as England manager. TEN HAG NOW BACK IN FIRING LINE The English Premier League resumes...
