Category: Sports and Recreation

24 Nov

England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh shines as hosts complete autumn clean sweep

England beat Argentina 27-23 at Twickenham on November 23, 2025, completing a perfect autumn series under Steve Borthwick. Max Ojomoh starred as England extended their winning streak to 10, while Argentina’s near-victory signaled major progress ahead of the Six Nations.

23 Nov

David Benavidez Retains WBC Light Heavyweight Title with Seventh-Round TKO Over Anthony Yarde in Riyadh

David Benavidez retained his WBC light heavyweight title with a dominant seventh-round TKO over Anthony Yarde in Riyadh on November 22, 2025, solidifying his status as boxing’s most feared undefeated force—and setting up a potential unification showdown with Bivol or Beterbiev.

21 Nov

Dick Advocaat, 78, Makes History as Smallest Nation Curaçao Qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Dick Advocaat, 78, became the oldest World Cup manager ever as Curaçao, population 165,000, qualified for the 2026 tournament—making them the smallest nation ever to reach football’s biggest stage.

20 Nov

Celebrity Marathon Times Revealed as 2025 London Race Battles Record Heat

Spencer Matthews clocked 3:07:25 as celebrities battled record heat in the 2025 London Marathon, with Joel Dommett fainting at mile 17 but finishing, and Romesh Ranganathan raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

18 Jul

How many minutes are in a soccer match?

In a standard soccer match, there are 90 minutes of playtime. This time is divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break in between. However, the game often lasts longer due to "stoppage time" or "injury time", which referees can add to make up for pauses in play during the game. So, while the official time is 90 minutes, the real length of a soccer match can vary. It's important to note that in some cases, like tournament games, if the score is tied at the end of 90 minutes, an additional 30 minutes of "extra time" may be played.

11 Jul

What are soccer shoes commonly called?

In the world of sports, particularly soccer, the shoes players wear have a unique moniker. They're most commonly referred to as 'cleats'. In different parts of the world, they might be known as 'boots' or 'studs'. These names mainly come from the design of the shoes, which feature small protrusions on the sole to provide better traction on the field. So, next time you're talking soccer, remember, it's not just a shoe, it's a cleat, boot, or stud!

6 May

How popular is basketball in South Africa?

I recently looked into the popularity of basketball in South Africa and found that it's gradually gaining traction. While it's not as popular as sports like soccer or rugby, there's a growing number of basketball enthusiasts and local leagues. Some schools and universities have even started incorporating basketball into their sports programs. Additionally, the national team, the South African men's national basketball team, represents the country in international competitions. Overall, basketball in South Africa is on the rise and it will be interesting to see how it continues to grow in the coming years.