Auburn’s Ja’Kobe Tharp just ran 12.75 to break the 110m hurdles world record in the NCAA PRELIMS.
Aries Merritt’s prior record of 12.80 had stood for almost 14 years.
He’s still only 20 years old.
Every day on the Joburg-Pta highway, we get bullied off the road by the Blue Light Brigade. Uniformly dangerous, mad fast, and completely unaccountable. Nice to know the taxpayers are funding the very people trying to run them off the tarmac. Arrogance on an industrial scale.
They buried Muhammad Ali 10 years ago today. As Gene Kilroy said, 'If I was to die today and go to heaven, it would be a step down. My heaven was being with Ali.'
Happy birthday to @CollinsMandy I met Mandy on these streets and what a gift of a friend IRL she has been. Her account was hacked recently. Give Mandy a birthday follow.
Pure poetry from the King of Comrades himself. @BruceFordycerun weaves history, grit, and the soul of the Ultimate Human Race into a magnificent piece of writing. A must-read for anyone who has ever left a piece of their heart on that road: brucefordyce.com/2026/and-a-…
Tennis player Rafa Jodar SHOVES the ball girl out of the way.
He should never play another tennis match again in his life.
What a loser. x.com/cmoinywa/status/206038…
We've had many top speakers at the Joburg Sportsman's Club. Long-time friend @NeilAndrews65 one of the finest: compelling, funny, clever. Big crowd loved him.
I fully acknowledge there are logistical and commercial issues shaping opinions but it’s almost depressing how many people would happily cut competitive ties with the world’s No.1 rugby nation.
🚨The South African teams are strongly considering pulling out of the Champions Cup🚨
A decision will be made in July, and if they leave it would have profound implications across the game.
@TimesSportthetimes.com/sport/rugby-uni…
Vodacom Bulls XV upset the unbeaten Lions XV 33-32 to win the SA U-23 Cup at Ellis Park. Great reward for a team who grind it out day after day. The Loftus conveyor belt purring just fine.
Weirdly wonderful evening in Mbombela. The best part was not the football,but driving back to the hotel and seeing - yes in the city streets - a honey badger trotting along as if it owns the place.