https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:41:48 +0200 Without even knowing it, the linesmen at this year’s Wimbledon tournament were writing history books. Not because of their calls being perfect or the exact opposite, but because it was the last time in the history of the tournament that actual people were being used as line judges. This week, Wimbledon announced that from next year, all human line judges will be replaced with an electronic syste... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18804 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:42:18 +0200 It’s not everyday that a father and son combo can represent their teams in professional sport at the same time.But, basketball superstars LeBron James and Bronny James recently made the NBA history books when they became the first father-son duo to play together on the same team.The BBC reports that never before had a father and son played in an NBA game of any type – including pre-season- at ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18787 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:17:21 +0200 Even though the Springboks are the Rugby World Cup champions as well as the Rugby Championship champions, Ireland is still at the top of the log when it comes to world rankings.The Springboks beat Argentina on Saturday in Nelspruit, winning the Rugby Championship. Even though the Springboks won the title, it still wasn’t enough for them to make it to the top of the world rankings.That means Irel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18743 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:06:17 +0200 If everything goes to plan, Cape Town will be the first African city to host a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.The only thing standing in the way is a roof which will cost around R30 million.Cape Town Mayor Gordon Hill-Lewis said the City is looking into the possibility of adding a temporary roof structure over Cape Town Stadium to host the inaugural UFC Africa event. The date for the e... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18701 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:29:38 +0200 Radical Motorsport has just dropped some serious upgrades to their track-slaying SR3 XXR and SR10 XXR models for 2025, and the focus is clear: safety, reliability, performance, and personalisation. Decked out in an eye-catching, one-off Daytona Green with matching details, the freshly updated SR10 XXR is a visual statement that’s going to be hard to miss in the paddock. This bold new finish is j... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18696 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:12:20 +0200 Debuting at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes-AMG reveals the ultra-exclusive GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ “Motorsport Collectors Edition.” Packed with unique design cues and features, this special model draws direct inspiration from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Even the base paintwork, a sleek obsidian black metallic, mimics the team’s current Formula 1 race car. A hand-painted silver... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18693 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:19:38 +0200 Nissan proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of NISMO, the brand synonymous with its high-performance legacy. Founded on September 17, 1984, as Nissan Motorsport International Co. Ltd., NISMO has been Nissan’s go-to for motorsport innovation, precision tuning, and adrenaline-filled road cars. The Omori-based division has been the driving force behind some of Nissan’s most exciting vehicles a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18689 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:18:58 +0200 Rebecca Cheptegei was on her way home from church when her former boyfriend Dickson Ndiema ambushed her. He doused her with petrol and set her on fire.Cheptegei, who recently represented her country at the Paris Olympic Games, died because of injuries sustained during the horrific attack. She died in hospital.Her neighbours said they heard screams before Cheptegei came running towards them shoutin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18660 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:17:57 +0200 When Rachael Gunn got ready to perform at the Paris Games in August, the last thing on her mind she probably had no idea just how famous she would become in a few hours, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.Rachael Gunn, her real name, apologized to the breakdancing community during an interview with an Australian current affairs program. During the interview, she said she’s “very sorry for... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18631 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:01:27 +0200 Organisers of the 2024 Paris Paralympics have announced that the Para-triathlon has been postponed by 24 hours. This is due to the poor water quality in the River Seine.This means all 11 triathlon races had to be postponed from Sunday to Monday. Initially, the triathlon events were moved to one day instead of taking place over two days because of bad weather.Now, water tests caused a further postp... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18611 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0200 The former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. He was 76.The news of his death was announced by his children, Lina and Johan.“Our father Sven-Goran Eriksson fell asleep peacefully in his home at Bjorkefors outside Sunne this morning. He has for a long time fought bravely with his illness, but now it came to an end.”In January, Eriksson announced that he was diagnosed with ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18584 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:41:16 +0200 She won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, but to get there it took a whole lot of money funded by her parents. Javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk recently revealed that her parents gave up so many things so that she could get to where she is today.Unlike other countries, South African athletes get little to no financial support from the government when it comes to funds. That’s something Gayton ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18529 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:52:12 +0200 South African sports fans are in for a massive treat with two major events taking place. This weekend will see the Springboks play the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday while the current UFC middleweight world champ Dricus du Plessis fight in the same city on Sunday.This will be the second Rugby Championship game between Australia and South Africa. The Springboks beat the Wallabies comfortably during... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18525 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:38:23 +0200 South African athletes have added more medals to the country’s trophy cupboard.The first medal was won by the Sevens rugby team who won a bronze medal.Soon after that, Tatjana Smith managed to win a silver and a gold medal in the pool for the 200m and 100m breaststroke events respectively. Smith made headlines when she also announced her retirement and said she will not longer compete profession... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18506 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:05:49 +0200 A 29-year-old athlete competing at the CrossFit Games in Texas, USA has died. Lazar Dukic from Serbia drowned in the Marine Creek Lake near the city of Fort Worth this morning while he participated in a swim.The event was broadcasted live on YouTube and comments showed that viewers could see Dukic struggling to stay above the water before finally disappearing.Emergency services were immediately ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18504 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:31:51 +0200 Novak Djokovic has won the gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. He beat’s Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2)in two hours at Roland Garros.The Serb managed to win all four majors as well as an Olympic singles title. There are only four other players in the world who belongs to this exclusive club: Rafael Nadal; Andre Agassi; Serena Williams; and Steffi Graf.Judging by his response after sco... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18481 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:42:13 +0200 Have you ever wondered what happen to cars that have been listed as damaging to the environment and scrapped?While most South African cars end up in other African countries, the United Kingdom has made the decision to donate their cars.In London, these cars form part of the capital’s Ultra Low emission Zone (Ulez) scrappage scheme.More than 50 vehicles have been donated to deliver aid to Ukraine... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18462 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:26:27 +0200 Veteran sports commentator Bob Ballard was dropped from the Eurosport commentating team after he made sexist comments about the Australian women’s swim team.Ballard has been a sports reporter since the mid-1980s and has reported on several Olympic games.Team Australia won the gold medal in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay and they celebrated inside the Paris Aquatic Centre. Ballard commented on t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18457 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:10:36 +0200 Tatjana Smith Claims SA’s First Gold MedalOur golden girl has done it again! Tatjana Smith has managed to bag back-to-back Olympic Games medals.Smith won South Africa’s first gold medal last night at the Paris 2024 Games after winning the 100m breaststroke event on Monday evening. She was the fastest during both her heats.Although Smith was the favourite before the start, it almost looked as i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18456 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:51:47 +0200 Over the last few days, athletes from all over the world have been sharing what it’s like inside the Olympic Village in Paris.Social media has given us access to what the rooms look like, what the athletes get up to when they’re not competing and what the infamous cardboard beds look and feel like.While it seems interesting and definitely on the upper-scale side of nice, nothing seems to beat ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18454 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:56:29 +0200 The pollution levels in the River Seine have been a hot topic leading up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.  Earlier this month, the city’s mayor proved that it’s safe to swim in the river by doing it herself. She was accompanied by several reporters and the PR stunt helped to calm a lot of nerves from athletes.That’s until Sunday when a joint statement was released by Paris 202... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18443 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:49:03 +0200 The South African Broadcasting Corporation has come to the party and will broadcast most of the South African events at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.The biggest sporting event in the world starts today with the opening in Paris. Celine Dion is set to perform alongside Lady Gaga with Snoop Dogg being involved in the ceremony as well.Usually, only athletes and personalities from the hosting nation ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18442 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:47:15 +0200 If you love golf and you happen to have R30 million lying around you could own the sport’s most exclusive cottage.Blackrock House is located at Royal Troon golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The cottage will give you the chance to experience The Open Championship live as you’ll be located in an idyllic location with the golf course around you.Not only will you be able to enjoy living on ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18429 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:50:57 +0200 Shoko Miyata was set to captain Japan’s female gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics but was sent home from a training camp in Monaco.The reason? She was caught smoking. In Japan, the legal smoking age is 20. Miyata is 19.The Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) sent officials to Monaco to investigate the matter. They confirmed that Miyata was found smoking and that the use of alcohol was als... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18417 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:39:06 +0200 Media and theme park giant Disney has confirmed that the company has been victim to a massive internal messaging leak.The hacking group, Nullbulge, has claimed responsibility for the leak of the internal messages. The group said that it is “protecting artists’ rights”.According to the group’s website, Nullbulge says it targets anyone it believes is harming the creative industry by using co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18401 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:46:27 +0200 After losing to Ireland on Saturday, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has added five new players to the squad.This means there will be seven uncapped players getting ready to face Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.Due to injuries and personal leave, players like Franco Moster, Damian de Allende and Edwill van der Merwe won’t be playing in the final Castle Lager test.The new recruits are Nthuth... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18391 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:34:30 +0200 The Paris Olympic Games are only a few weeks away, yet the River Seine is still showing high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water.The City of Paris did a series of tests at the Alexandre III Bridge. The bridge is the starting point for the triathlon events.The results weren’t ideal. Out of the 30 consecutive days of testing from 3 June to 2 July, a staggering 22 days showed that the water wil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18380 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:25:12 +0200 The end of an era is around the corner. US wrestler turned actor John Cena will retire from competing in all World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.The 47-year-old announced while at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada over the weekend.“Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE.”The crowd showed their support by chanting “Thank you Cena” followed by the wrestler re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18371 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:51:50 +0200 The world number two tennis player Novak Djokovic decided to take action after becoming frustrated with a vocal fan on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.The Serb was playing against Jacob Fearnley and had just lost the third set against the Brit when the incident took place.Fearnley could be seen looking behind him before Djokovic was heard speaking to one of the staff members on the court.He made it cle... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18359 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:55:20 +0200 It was the dramatic final the world was waiting for when India defeated South Africa to win the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados.India won by seven runs giving the country its first win since it last won a World Cup 13 years ago.India set the bar very high when they set a score of 177 runs to win. It’s the highest ever score in a men’s T20 final and no easy feat.At one stage, South ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18326 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:26:34 +0200 President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Indian Ocean archipelago nation has implemented “a ban on Israeli passports”.A statement released by a spokesperson for the President didn’t give any details regarding a date of when the new law will take effect.The Muslim nation has been vocal in its support for Palestine over the war in Gaza.In 2023, almost 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldive... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18264 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:57:37 +0200 During a third-round match at the French Open on Saturday, umpire Damien Dumosois managed to save an injured pigeon.Dumosois spotted the bird on Court Suzanne-Lenglen during a changeover in the fourth set. The incident took place during the match between Tomas Machac and Danill Medvedev. Reuters reports that the bird was flapping its wings an unable to fly after it landed on the red clay in Paris.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18235 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:37:55 +0200 In the world of the Volkswagen GTi, there have been plenty special edition models over the years. For some, it’s hard to pick a favourite, but having driven in some kind of Volkswagen since getting my driver’s licence back in the day, this here SXdrv scribe has a list of the coolest GTis he’d like to see parked in his driveway one day. I’ve had a Mk1 GTi before, and it was one of the most ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18218 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:00:39 +0200 All charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dropped by police in the US state of Louisville, Kentucky.The 27-year-old was arrested after he tried to drive around the scene of a fatal crash while he was on his way to the Valhalla Golf Club to compete in the PGA Tour championship.CNN reports that he was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer and the lesser charges o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18209 Wed, 29 May 2024 21:04:47 +0200 Grayson Murray has passed away. He was 30 years old.The news of his death was announced by the PGA’s Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a statement.“We were devastated to learn, and are heartbroken to share, that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words.”The two-time PGA Tour winner died on Saturday, only one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18188 Sun, 26 May 2024 10:22:50 +0200 The Type 55 Super Sport was a marvel of motorsport inspiration and it boasted a 2.3-litre inline 8-cylinder engine derived from the formidable Type 51 racer of the time. What set it apart, however, was the sought-after two-seater roadster body of Jean Bugatti’s design. As Bugatti's inaugural Super Sport, the Type 55 not only marked the foundation of a new category but also served as the blueprin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18186 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:06:26 +0200 The countdown for Germany’s largest motorsport event has started: the legendary ADAC 24-hour race will start at the Nürburgring on 1 June, and they’re expecting over 200,000 spectators. This time around there’s a little bit of a difference because the event will also be the stage for the most successful European car of all time: the iconic Volkswagen Golf. With this being the 50th year of t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18184 Fri, 24 May 2024 10:23:16 +0200 Sports have become more and more eco-friendly, whether it's through the use of recycled materials to make medals or the reduction of plastic waste in arenas. But what if the purpose of the sport itself was to benefit the environment directly? Check out SpoGomi, a competitive sport where teams must gather trash and litter within a predetermined area and time frame. In addition to improving their co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18168 Tue, 21 May 2024 19:58:28 +0200 In front of a sold-out crowd at Anfield, Liverpool fans said goodbye to the club’s manager Juergen Klopp.With songs, murals and tributes the 56-year-old German was bid farewell after managing Liverpool Football Club for eight years.The final game was against the Wolverhampton Wanderers.The team bus was welcomed by crowds who lined up the streets to welcome the players and Klopp.Before kickoff, L... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18162 Sun, 19 May 2024 18:05:46 +0200 “A milestone for all Alfisti, the new Super Sport is the ultimate expression of Quadrifoglio, represented by extremely limited volumes and bespoke design cues,” said Larry Dominique, SVP, head of Alfa Romeo North America. “While we look forward to the future of the four-leaf clover with the amazing performance benefits of electrification, the twin-turbo V-6 Super Sport is a fitting final cha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18151 Fri, 17 May 2024 13:06:34 +0200 Tennis start Novak Djokovic is set to become the world’s most successful singles player in the history of tennis.He currently shares the world record with the female player Margaret Court.The Serbian star stands a good chance to win this year’s French Open title again this year, marking his 25th grand slam singles title and the chance to break the world record for both men and women.The French... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18086 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:14:22 +0200 F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has landed in Cape Town and judging by his social posts, he’s loving the mother city.After a difficult race at the Chinese Grand Prix, he jetted to South Africa alongside his Australian girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell. Bottas was forced to retire due to mechanical difficulties with his car at the Shanghai International Circuit.The 35-year-old is in the country to participat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18064 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:39:28 +0200 Three African runners deliberately slowed down near the Beijing Marathon’s finish line so that a Chinese runner could win.That’s according to the race’s organisers who have since disqualified all four athletes and revoked their trophies and medals. Their bonuses will also be withdrawn.He Jie from China can be seen pushed to the front and encouraged by the African runners.The African athletes... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18035 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:08:06 +0200 Four athletes who competed in Sunday’s Beijing half marathon is being investigated. This comes after allegations have emerged that three African athletes allowed China’s star runner He Jie to win the race.Video footage of the controversial win shows Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat from Kenya, alongside Ethiopia’s Dejen Hailu slowing down and pointing to the line so that He could pass them on ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18032 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:35:57 +0200 Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has announced that her department is ready to start printing the new licence cards before the end of April.The new licence cards were meant to be rolled out at the end of March already, but Chikunga said her department hadn’t yet awarded a tender for the new printer in January. If everything goes to plan, the process will be finalised before the end of the m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18031 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:33:55 +0200 In the extensive Audi lineup, we have a few personal favourites, and if we remove the R8 from the equation because it’s no longer available, the next car of choice would be one of the automaker’s hatchbacks. The first prize is obviously the RS3 as that’s the top dog of the lot, possibly even the best hatchback from any automaker, but just one step down on the model ladder is the S3. Without ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17984 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:07:25 +0200 The Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) Middleweight world champion Dricus du Plessis has challenged his rival Israel Adesanya to a fight.This isn’t the first time that the South African has challenged the Nigerian to a fight. In the middle of 2023, the two were meant to fight, but du Plessis was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury. But this time he’s hoping it’ll take place on th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17898 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:34:36 +0200 The F1 Driver Academy managing director has made it clear that you never ever mess with her reputation, no matter who you are.Susie Wolf, who also happens to be the wife of Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff has filed a criminal complaint against the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body for several auto racing events, including Formula One.In December, the FIA issued ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17896 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:30:14 +0200 Lock Eben Etzebeth has been named South Africa’s Springbok Player of the Year for the second time in a row. This was announced during a formal ceremony at Multichoice City in Johannesburg on Thursday.This means Etzebeth has not only won back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, but also the national team’s player of the year titles. Other players who were nominated in the category are Pieter-Steph ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17880 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:25:38 +0200 The British sports-fashion retailer JD Sports is heading to South African shores. That’s according to an announcement made by The Foschini Group (TFG).TFG has signed a franchise agreement with JD Sports and will be selling famous international sports brands like Puma, Adidas and Nike. It will also sell private labels like Supply & Demand as well as Pink Soda.Anthony Thurnstrom, TFG’s CEO, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17879 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:24:12 +0200 A swarm of bees caused a massive delay during a quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open.The tournament takes place in Indian Wells, United States and is a favourite among the world’s tennis greats.Chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani paused the game as more bees swarmed the court in California. The match umpire announced to the crowd that there was a “bee... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17872 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:32:06 +0200 The female employee who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has been suspended by Red Bull.The woman, who has not ben identified, accused the F1 team principal of engaging in appropriate behaviour. This caused Red Bull to launch an independent investigation with the outcome finding Horner innocent and the woman suspended.During this weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Jeddah, Ho... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17844 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:18:46 +0200 BMW M Motorsport and LEGO once again join to unveil the latest addition to the LEGO Speed Champions series: a meticulously crafted build set featuring the amazing BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3. This dynamic duo promises not only an authentic build-and-play experience but also a glimpse into the adrenaline-fueled world of motor racing. As the new season of motorsport approaches, so does the an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17836 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:32:40 +0200 During the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995, two Ferraris were stolen. Now, 28 years later, one of them has been found.Gerhard Berger and fellow F1 driver Jean Alesi’s private cars were stolen on the same day in April 1995. It’s believed they were both stolen by a gang close to the Imola circuit where the Grand Prix took place that Sunday.Berger’s model that was stolen outside his hotel room wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17830 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:46:45 +0200 Bugatti has always made amazing cars that not only perform great but also have the most beautiful lines and curves. Most of the classics have an amazing racing-related story or roots dating back to a specific event. One such classic is the Type 50S dating back to the early 1930s. The road-going Type 50S was fitted with a new supercharged 5.0-litre inline 8-cylinder with a dual overhead camshaft th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17793 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:04:20 +0200 Green and red has always been a tricky combination for blind people. Especially when the two of them are the colours of two countries’ rugby jerseys playing against each other.Ireland and Wales are considering not wearing their traditional colours when playing against each other in future.On 24 February, the two teams are facing each other again during their scheduled Six Nations clash in Dublin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17746 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:41:05 +0200 It might sound like a silly April Fool’s joke, but it definitely isn’t. On 1 April, motorists who apply for a new car licence disc will also have to get a new registration number.According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the new number plates will be “tamper-proof” with stricter security measures compared to the plates currently in use by motorists.“We are starting afresh, all of us, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17745 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:39:18 +0200 Golf legend Tiger Woods has launched his new apparel line called Sun Day Red.The gold brand and apparel line is designed and manufactured in conjunction with TaylorMade.Woods had a partnership that spanned over 27 years with Nike.The name Sun Day Red is based on Woods’ habit of wearing red shirts during his Sunday final rounds. He started wearing it after his mother Kultida, said it was the colo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17725 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:20:37 +0200 The fastest woman in the world has announced that she will retire after the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.Shelly-Anna Fraser-Pryce said in an interview with Essence magazine that she wants to spend more time with her family.“My son needs me. My husband and I have been together since before I won in 2008. He has sacrificed for me. We’re a partnership, a team.”The 37-year-old said that without... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17711 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:54:26 +0200 It’s hard to believe the world’s rarest passport belongs to a country without any land.The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, also known as the Knights of Malta, is a sovereign nation with United Nations observer status and its own constitution. It issues car registration plates although there aren’t any roads.It also has its own stamps, currency and what has now been named the world’s rar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17673 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:30:49 +0200 Formula 1 enthusiasts around the world got a shock this morning when it was announced that Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be leaving the team for Ferrari.The move will only take place in 2025 due to contractual restrictions with Mercedes. He signed a two-year deal in 2022.Although no formal announcement has been made around the British driver’s departure, it’s believed the Mercedes team i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17671 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:46:54 +0200 The boys are back! Bafana Bafana has qualified to reach the quarter-final round in the Africa Cup of Nations.This comes after coach Hugo Broos’ team beat Morocco 2-0 on Tuesday.The last time South Africa managed to get this far in the tournament was when they won it in 1996. Broos has been under attack as he tried to convince the country that the national soccer team could perform well even when... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17665 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:12:19 +0200 The director of rugby at the South African Rugby (SAR), Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised following a freak accident.Erasmus was left with chemical burns but is expected to be back at work next month. Although he had to undergo emergency treatment, he isn’t in any long-term danger.In a statement, SAR confirmed the news.“Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17649 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:29:13 +0200 Audi just made history by taking the win at this year’s Dakar Rally. In the automaker’s third attempt at taking the win, it did just that. To make it an even more auspicious occasion and adding another note to the history books, the win was clinched with a car that uses an electric drive with a high-voltage battery and energy converter. It’s the first time a hybrid powertrain has won the ico... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17615 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:42:59 +0200 South African Dricus du Plessis is the UFC middleweight title holder.The 30-year-old beat Sean Strickland via a split decision. The result was based on the scorecards handed in by the three judges: 48-47; 47-48; and 48-47.Before losing to du Plessis, the controversial American won the belt from Israel Adesanya in September. It was a big upset at the time, and it was expected that Strickland would ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17611 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:52:46 +0200 For the next three Olympic and Paralympic Games beer will be the main sponsor, albeit a non-alcoholic version.This was announced by the brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, brewer of other international beers like Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona.The non-alcoholic Corona Cero beer will be advertised during the Games to show the brewer’s and International Olympic Committee’s “commitment to respons... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17573 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:31:24 +0200 The Group B rally class from the 1980s was the pinnacle of automotive competition and racing, it was fast, exciting, entertaining and ridiculously dangerous. So dangerous that it was eventually banned altogether. There were simply too many deaths involved, and that went for races and spectators. To be fair, spectators from back then were next-level stupid and did things that would get them lifetim... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17525 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:11:53 +0200 Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem had to stop his match during a Brisbane International qualifying event when a venomous snake was found near the court.  The former US Open champion was a set down during his match against Australian James McCabe when the dangerous reptile was found near electrical wires.The snake was identified as a highly venomous eastern brown snake approximately 50 cent... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17518 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:18 +0200 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and his team have been crowned this year’s champions at the 2023 FIA Prize Giving.The ceremony took place in Baku, Azerbaijan.Verstappen finished at the top of the leaderboard with 290 points clear of his teammate Sergio Perez. Both drivers were in attendance to receive their winner and runner-up trophies.Also in attendance was Red Bull team boss Christian Horner t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17452 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:45:59 +0200 The Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic is now nearly 90 years old and is still widely regarded as the most valuable and exclusive automobile in the world. One Bugatti client is clearly a top fan, as evidenced by what you see here, a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport that was fully customised to be a one-of-one homage to the Type 57. The customer, who is now 70 years old once got up close with one and it had suc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17440 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:19:26 +0200 In the world of rally racing, one of the most amazing eras was in the 80s with the Group B rally class. It was the most competitive time in rally, and also the most dangerous. Group B was introduced in 1982 and it was designed to redefine the landscape of rally racing by pushing the limits of technology, speed, and performance to unprecedented levels. The cars created during this era are legendary... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17420 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:52:36 +0200 Unless you’re a proper follower of the world-famous Dakar rally race, it may surprise you to learn that in all the years that the event has taken place, Ford hasn’t had an official entry. Just about every other manufacturer has tried its hand at the world’s toughest overland race, and earlier this year the top dogs at Ford decided that it was time to enter. The company would enter a Ford Ran... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17401 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:51:15 +0200 When it was announced that the Audi R8 would be retired in 2023, the world’s Audi fans were a little upset. The German sportscar started off with a V8 powerplant and progressed to a V10, and it was known as an affordable (sort of) option for those wanting a Lamborghini. The R8 shared heaps of components with Lamborghini, the R8 was built on the Gallardo platform and there’s also a lot shared w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17351 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:26:05 +0200 f you’re in your 40s now and never had a poster of a Bugatti EB110 Super Sport on your wall, you’re possibly on the wrong website. A good 30 years ago, the EB110 was the pinnacle of motoring innovation and ingenuity, rivalled only by Ferrari’s F50. The Italian supercar had it all, amazing lines, scissor doors and a powerplant that defied logic. Being fitted with a quad-turbocharged 3.5-litre... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17340 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:55:30 +0200 It was a first for Carlos Sainz and a first for Netflix when the F1 star won the inaugural Netflix Cup.The Ferrari driver paired up with two-time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas at this live sporting event held in Las Vegas.The event brought together drivers from the Netflix F1 reality show ‘Drive to survive’ and golfers from ‘Full swing’ the series showing the behind-the-scenes shen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17322 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:05:02 +0200 Liverpool player Luis Diaz caught the attention of thousands of football fans when he scored a point for his team at Luton Town on Sunday.After scoring a goal, the Colombian player lifted his Liverpool shirt to reveal a shirt with a message asking his dad’s kidnappers to release him.The 26-year-old’s parents were kidnapped at gunpoint by left-wing guerillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17273 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:49:40 +0200 With Rassie Erasmus there to help out, SA Rugby seems to be doing just fine with the idea that their coach is leaving.Jacques Nienaber's leaving is not a surprise to anyone. Nienaber is set to join Leinster in the next few weeks after he signed a contract with the Irish club long before the World Cup tournament got underway in France.With the exception of Nienaber, and Felix Jones taking up a role... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17255 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:57:42 +0200 Adam Johnson has died after his throat was slashed by the skate of his opponent.Johnson, originally from the United States and a National Hockey League (NHL) player was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the United Kingdom on Saturday.His opponent in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) match was Matt Petgrave of the Sheffield Steelers.The traumatic scenes unfolded in front of an 8,000 strong cr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17237 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:46:01 +0200 In the world of Porsche, models that bear the GT and RS badges are the ones that fanatics around the world have in poster form on bedroom, workshop and man cave walls around the world. These cars at at the pinnacle of performance and as a result are eye-wateringly expensive. The average man on the street will likely never own one, just like me, but that doesn’t stop us from appreciating everythi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17234 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:24:35 +0200 Performances like this are both awesome and sad. Seeing how fast the new Porsche GT4 e-Performance is on track is amazing, and it shows off just how good electric vehicles have become in a short space of time. On the flip side, it’s also a signal that the internal combustion engines we love so much have a limited lifespan. We only hope the new battery power really is better for the planet than t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17213 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:20:02 +0200 The BMW M3 Touring isn’t just a new M-Performance car that’s got all the right bits in all the right places to make it something special, it’s a car that actually gives hope to automotive fanatics the world over. With the popularity of SUVs, there has been a steady decline in the number of new wagons on the market with the only decent ones coming from Audi. Weirdly, while BMW has had loads o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17204 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:32:35 +0200 South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi has been caught up in racial slur allegations after the Springboks’ match against England during the Rugby World Cup semi-final game.During the match on Saturday, England flanker Tom Curry approached referee Ben O’Keefe saying he wanted to report the alleged comment.When Curry asked O’Keeffe what he should do about it, O’Keeffe simply replied: “Nothing ple... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17199 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:22:38 +0200 Golfer Rory McIIroy has invested in the world of fast cars.The Northern Irishman’s investment in the F1 team Alpine was announced ahead of the US Grand Prix held at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas.“Sports stars are becoming more savvy and really trying to use their money in the right way,” he said.McIIroy revealed that he’s a longtime fan of the sport that has seen a massive increase ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17198 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:13:25 +0200 Flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash have been added to the Olympic line up for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.The news was announced at the International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai on Monday.Both squash and flag football have been added to the program for the first time ever.Softball and baseball have featured at several Games with the most recent being in... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17172 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:52:45 +0200 The BMW X2 was the first of the new segment of Sports Activity Coupés to hit the market, effectively creating the segment, according to BMW. The body style is basically a shrunken-down version of an SUV that has the unfortunate acronym of SAC. “Hey, what do you drive?” “Me, oh yeah, I have a red SAC”. Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? The car did prove hugely successful though, so ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17141 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:06:30 +0200 Several Formula 1 drivers have asked for the Qatar Grand Prix to be moved a cooler time of the year or scrapped completely as it’s too gruelling.Logan Sargeant of the Williams team was only able to complete 40 laps before he retired. The American said he felt too sick to continue and have vomited after suffering severe dehydration.Fellow driver Esteban Ocon finished the race and ended in seventh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17135 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:10:13 +0200 It was a first for a country not really known for their rugby, when Portugal beat Fiji in their final pool games of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.Although Fiji lost 24-23, they still managed to progress to the quarter-finals at the expense of Australia. This is the first time ever that the Wallabies won’t progress to the quarter-finals of a World Cup.The first half ended 3-3, but the second half prov... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17133 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:27:40 +0200 Although limited at the moment, some travellers travelling to Finland will be able to make use of digital passports.At the moment, this luxury is only available to travellers flying on Finnair Airways from Helsinki to Britain.The Finnish Border Guard allows qualifying travellers to quickly pass through border control by registering a digital version of their passport in advance.News 9 Live reports... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17106 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:33:51 +0200 Organisers of the Australian Open have decided to add an extra day reduce pressure on both fans and players.The tournament often sees five matches played per day during the early rounds.In recent years, some matches have gone on until very late at night or even into the early hours of the next morning.At the 2023 tournament, Thansi Kokkinakis and Any Murray played their second-round match which la... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17105 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:29:56 +0200 When the worlds of golf and entertainment get together, you know it’s going to be a hit.Arguably the greatest golfer to ever live, Tiger Woods, along with one of the biggest stars in the music industry, Justin Timberlake have just opened their new sports bar, T-Squared Social.The bar is located in New York and Timberlake described it as “a beautiful space that transcends the typical sports bar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17092 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:03:59 +0200 Most of the cars of this calibre that you see have been built to race in specific motorsport series and events, and when that happens there are loads of regulations that need to be adhered to. It’s a big reason why some of the most well-known racecars make only slightly more power than their roadgoing counterparts. There are often class restrictions to keep the available power in check so that a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17086 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:35:06 +0200 Singapore’s Changi Airport has announced that it will introduce automated immigration clearance in 2024.This means that foreign travellers won’t need a passport when they want to depart the city-state.Instead of passports, biometric data will be used.To make this happen is a huge task as Singapore’s Changi Airport serves more than 100 airlines while it’s often ranked as the world’s best ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17045 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:02:38 +0200 SA Rugby has managed to secure an interim court order against Eskort. The court order restrains Eskort from continuing its marketing campaign using the Springbok brand.Earlier in September, Eskort erected a billboard at OR Tambo International Airport playing with the word ‘Springbox’ and wishing the Springboks well for the Rugby World Cup.The idea behind the marketing campaign is to advertise ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17039 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:37:49 +0200 The car-buying public here in SA is a fickle bunch, a vast majority being brand-blind and usually quite unaccepting of new things. A lot of this can oddly be attributed to politics, because when the world’s most popular automakers were on the rise only a handful of brands were sold in SA due to a combination of sanctions and the political climate. The brands that managed to stay were all the pub... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17032 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:19:52 +0200 A few years ago, when the world started looking for alternative power sources for cars and electric power ended up being the preferred choice, almost every red-blooded automotive fanatic seemed to get highly offended. How could electric power possibly compete with the good old internal combustion engine? The inconvenience of long charge times over being able to pull up at a petrol station and fill... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17031 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:45:45 +0200 When it comes to German performance saloons, the Audi RS6 and RS7 models are among the coolest ever created. Long and sleek with typical new-generation Audi looks, healthy power and handling abilities that are better than the large body makes you think. As is the norm with performance Audis, there are aftermarket tuning options for days, and amongst these one of the most well-known and trusted nam... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17026 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:49:16 +0200 Anthems To Be Re-recorded For Rugby World CupAfter facing criticism from all four corners of the world, organisers of the Rugby World Cup have announced that they are in the process of recording new versions of the respective countries’ national anthems.After players and supporters were out of sync with the recordings playing, organisers were criticised and asked to deal with the matter.The disa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17024 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:36:14 +0200 For many people, art and sports are almost opposites. One is elegant, academic and thoughtful, the other is rowdy, sometimes aggressive and definitely loud. However clever social media accounts create a visual connection between the two, showing how similar they are. Art But Make It Sports takes some sports imagery and expertly combines it with eerily similar artwork for hilarious results. Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16942 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:19:31 +0200 The 2023 Simola Hillclimb took place earlier this year, and it was the thirteenth running of the event that’s widely regarded as the premier motorsport event in SA. The run up the famed hill sees some of the best cars in the country make their way down to the usually sleepy town of Knysna in the Western Cape to compete for top honours. The most recent events have also seen some keen internationa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16939 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:10:01 +0200 What you see here is the new Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Golden Era, a one-of-one creation that sets new standards in automotive beauty. It’s one of those cars that will be forever housed in a museum or private collection because just look at it. It’s a bit of a surprise to see another Chiron appear, because it was just the other day that we showed you the uber-rare one-of-one Chiron Profilée ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16854 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:29 +0200