German triathlete Mika Noodt suffered immense heartbreak during the Challenge Vieux Boucau triathlon when tripped and fell just yards from the finish line. Noodt had been leading the event for the entirety of the run, but he was only slightly ahead of Frenchman Mathis Margirier. Checking over his shoulder, Noodt looked to put the result […]
While there's every possibility England do manage to overcome South Africa this weekend to reach the Rugby World Cup final, there is no doubt the Springboks pose a daunting task for Steve Borthwick's men. A tense 30-24 win last weekend against Fiji booked England's place in the semi-finals, while South Africa produced one of the […]
Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Michael Cheika made a fortune long before finding success as a rugby coach – all thanks to selling jeans. Cheika, who is looking to lead Argentina to the Rugby World Cup final […]
The proposed merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed venture LIV Golf is reportedly on the rocks with doubts emerging as to whether a deal can be struck. Back in June earlier this year, the golf world was left stunned after it emerged the two respective tour's had been talking behind the scenes about […]
Brooks Koepka has landed another huge payday from LIV Golf – but had to watch his little brother slip to relegation. Brooks, 33, is third in current standings following a third win on the tour in Jeddah having come through in a playoff against Talor Gooch. Chase, 29, sits in the drop zone having failed […]
South Africa rugby chief Rassie Erasmus has accused France of 'simulation' – but admitted they're good at it. Erasmus is the outspoken director of rugby with the national side, who have been coached by Jacques Nienaber since 2020. Ahead of their contest against Rugby World Cup hosts France, Erasmus has hit out. Erasmus said: "I […]
Olympic champion and Playboy model Lisa Buckwitz is set to widen her fame by hosting a quarter-final cup draw. Buckwitz who posed topless on the cover of Playboy Germany last year, is set to host the Basketball Bundesliga Cup draw five years after winning an Olympic gold medal in the bobsleigh. The 38-year-old will no […]
Princess Royal watched snooker championship final, Mark Selby says Five players who are set to compete at a rebel event in Macau have been threatened with expulsion from the World Snooker Tour (WST) by honorary president Barry Hearn. Luca Brecel, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Ali Carter and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh have been lined up to play […]
Princess Royal watched snooker championship final, Mark Selby says World champion Luca Brecel, Mark Selby and John Higgins are leading a player mutiny after handing an embarrassing snub to snooker bosses, while also retaining support from snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan. Four-time world champions Selby and Higgins plus the reigning Crucible king Brecel – along with Ali […]
Karting star Joe Turney suffered a horror injury at the FIA Karting World Championships in Franciacorta, Italy, after having his ankle smashed by a fellow racer as he pushed his single-seater down the track. The incident occurred after Turney was overtaken by Brazilian Gabriel Gomez on Lap 10 for the lead in the fight for […]