Sport | Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.
TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026, 15:03
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.
Marc Marquez secured his fifth consecutive sprint victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Saturday to expand his lead at the top of the MotoGP standings.
France’s 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo set a new all-time lap record at the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying to claim pole position for the sprint and MotoGP races in Jerez.
If the URC ever opted to trim some of its fat, the Lions would be among those at risk of sacrifice, writes Rob Houwing.
Mamelodi Sundowns sold their soul and it paid off… big time – rising from the depths of hell to being just two hours away from paradise as they reached the final of the CAF Champions League.
In a SA Senior champ of comebacks, long jumper Jovan van Vuuren outshined what was supposed to be 2017 world champion Luvo Manyonga’s return on day two of the event in Potchefstroom.
Durban City chairman Farouk Kadodia has criticised officials for allowing their match against Milford FC to go ahead as their defender, Sinamandla Zondi, was being rushed to hospital after collapsing during the warm-up.
The United Rugby Championship cited technical performance issues with a sideline management app for an officiating error during the Munster v Bulls match in Limerick last Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma explained why he takes the criticism he endures on the chin, as he feels supporters slam him from a place of love.
South African clubs, especially Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, have handed North African giants some of their biggest defeats, but struggle to consistently beat them when it matters most.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s box of skills seems perfect for Springbok Bomb Squad use in key 2025 games as he matures, writes Rob Houwing.
Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.
Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester at the end of the season, the relegated club announced, describing the lightning-quick forward as their “greatest-ever player”.
World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defence preparations.
Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has “been through the worst” after surviving her positive test over contaminated melatonin.
Andrew Flintoff has revealed he thought his “face had come” off during the horrific car crash that left the former England all-rounder wishing he had died.
A young boy from the farming and mining town of Fochville in Gauteng, driven by the loss of his parents, held on to one dream: becoming a Springbok to honour their memory and make them proud. And he just made the junior side.
The absence of Akani Simbine, Lythe Pillay and Marione Fourie has presented teenagers Bayanda Walaza, Udeme Okon and Tumi Ramokgopa with a chance of being SA Senior National champions in Potchefstroom.
Seventeen-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso comes in with a stunning domestic form and is up for the international pressure ahead of the Proteas women’s ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy said the public’s reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that his journey had connected with people in a special way.
Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City’s “Premier League trophy” after a poor campaign by their stellar standards.