Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title
epa11836421 Tyrrell Hatton (Front-R) of England receives his trophy from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Front-L) president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and chairman of the Emirates Group, chairman of Dubai World, and Noor Takaful insurance company after winning the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025 Golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 January 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER

Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title

Englishman Tyrrell Hatton edged New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier by a single shot to win the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour at Emirates Golf Club.
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
epa11837108 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and UD Las Palmas, in Madrid, Spain, 19 January 2025. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso bemoaned his side’s late concession of a goal in their 1-1 home draw with Moroccan side FAR Rabat that denied them top spot in their CAF Champions League pool.
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Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks frustrated during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday January 19, 2025.

Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hit out at his own side as possibly the worst in the club’s history following their 3-1 Premier League home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
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SA sides focus on Challenge Cup knockouts
Jordan Hendrikse of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Sharks and Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 19 October 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

SA sides focus on Challenge Cup knockouts

The dream of a European Champions Cup run may be over for South African sides, but the Bulls, Sharks and Lions will all enter the Challenge Cup Last 16 and have another shot at glory.
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape into play-off places
Marco Jansen of Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Aiden Markram of Sunrisers Eastern Cape celebrate the win

Sunrisers Eastern Cape into play-off places

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park on Sunday.
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Bulls sweat on Goosen injury
Johan Goosen of Bulls during the Investec European Rugby Championships Cup 2024/25 match between Bulls and Stade Francias at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 18 January 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls sweat on Goosen injury

Bulls coach Jake White is sweating an another knee injury for flyhalf Johan Goosen picked up in the 48-7 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux in Pretoria on Saturday.
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Slot admits to doubts after Liverpool win
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford. Picture date: Saturday January 18, 2025.

Slot admits to doubts after Liverpool win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his side’s lack of a clinical edge in the final third had him worried before their late show against Brentford sealed a crucial 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday.
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Riveiro praises players after Ahly win
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro praises players after Ahly win

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted with his side’s statement win over Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League clash in Cairo on Saturday that saw The Buccaneers top their pool but warned against getting too carried away.
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