Anyone for padel, the world’s fastest-growing mashup sport? – Padel Africa’s James Baber and Craig Ireland
The sport padel, a mix of tennis and squash, was unknown in SA until 2020 – now Padel Africa speaks on its current boom.
Tennis
Tennis women’s wheelchair ace changing the narrative at Wimbledon and beyond – KG Montjane
KG Montjane has been praised for becoming the first black SA woman to reach the finals at Wimbledon. BizNews caught up with KG shortly after the match.
Amazing sporting day exposes hidden value in MultiChoice shares
So, our DSTV subscription ensured we got to watch two historic events yesterday – the first Wimbledon men’s final with a 13-12 fifth set result; and the dramatic “super over” in the cricket world cup final.
🔒 Meet Wimbeldon sensation Cori Coco Gauff, Tiger Woods of tennis
Coco Gauff is Wimbledon’s hottest tennis story this year, after she beat Venus Williams on a wild card.
Managing workloads: Why AB needs a Federer-esque CSA
Managing one’s workload is not limited to business, just ask tennis superstar Roger Federer.
You’re never too old … just ask the Fed.
British novelist C.S Lewis once wrote, “You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” These words ring true with tennis icon Roger Federer.
🔒 WORLDVIEW: Strategic secret behind Federer’s surprising triumph – SA genes also helped.
Roger Federer lifted his eighth Wimbledon title over the weekend, a record as he surpassed the likes of ‘Pistol’ Pete Sampras and William Renshaw.
Sean O’Connor: Why I want my son to play rugby
Rugby isn’t violent, it’s warfare with rules. And for boys, it’s a game, played with passion and purpose, that could change their lives for the better, says Sean O’Connor.
Sharapova loses more sponsors as her $30m a year shrinks on doping scandal
TAG Heuer and Porsche joined Nike in suspending their relationship with Maria Sharapova after the world’s highest-paid female athlete admitted to failing a drug test.
Lessons I learned about rugby & life from my number one fan
“Let’s have some fire!” he would shout from the sidelines, and in his zest for rugby and his unwillingness to accept anything less than the best from his son.