‘Power, speed and ability’ – why Spurs are excited by Gaupset
BBC Sport looks at Tottenham’s signing of exciting 20-year-old midfielder Signe Gaupset from Norwegian top-flight side Brann.
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Leicester ease past Cheltenham with comfortable win
Patson Daka scores his first FA Cup goal to help Championship side Leicester City ease past League Two Cheltenham Town and into the fourth round.
Strand Larsen scores hat-trick as Wolves thrash Shrewsbury
Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen’s hat-trick ends his Wolves goal drought as he fires them past League Two Shrewsbury into the FA Cup fourth round.
Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.
City begins registering victims of Du Noon informal settlement fire
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis indicated that nearly 1000 dwellings had been destroyed
ANC declares 2026 ‘year to fix local government’ ahead of elections
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.
Deadly Bears trample bumbling Bulls at Loftus
The Bulls have now lost seven games in a row after going down 61-49 to the Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Vehicles, firearm recovered as two suspects apprehended over Soweto CIT heist
Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicles recovered had been reported stolen in previous incidents.
More US States Are Preparing Age-Verification Laws for App Stores
Yes, a federal judge blocked an attempt by Texas at an app store age-verification law.But this year Silicon Valley giants including Google and Apple “are expected to fight hard against similar legislation,” reports Politico, “because of the vast legal liability it imposes on app stores and developers.”In Texas, Utah and Louisiana, parent advocates have linked up with conservative “pro-family”...
Indiscliplined Exeter throw away chance of Stade win
Exeter’s indiscipline sees them throw away a 22-point lead as they lose at Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup.
Murder investigation launched after Cape Flats shooting
Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the man was shot multiple times
Bulls die fighting to Bristol Bears in 16-try thriller
A whopping 110 points were scored at Loftus, with the Bulls still clinging to a sliver of hope of reaching the Champions Cup round of 16.
Murder accused Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe’s sentencing for fraud delayed again
Sentencing proceedings have been repeatedly postponed due to a series of legal complications.
End of an era for one of South Africa’s most iconic developments
The V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.
TV psychologist on inspiring Prince Naseem film
A new movie starring Pierce Brosnan reveals the bond between Prince Naseem Hamed and his trainer.
Newcastle beat Perpignan to progress in Europe
Christian Wade scores his first Newcastle try as his new side qualify for the European Challenge Cup knockout stages.
Nasa announces timeline of astronauts’ early departure from ISS due to ‘serious’ medical issue
Space agency said crew of four will leave ISS next week with goal of touching down in California on 15 January
Nasa has announced when it will commence its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut fell ill with a “serious” but undisclosed issue.
The US space agency announced on social media on Friday night that it will aim to have the crew leave the...
Holders Crystal Palace stunned by Macclesfield in biggest ever FA Cup shock
Palace are now winless in nine games in all competitions.
Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace
Sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat reigning champions Crystal Palace. With 117 places between the teams, it’s the biggest upset in FA Cup history.
Capitals stun home team Royals in low-scoring SA20 game in Paarl
It was hard-going in Paarl on a slow pitch.