It only takes a second to score a goal, legendary football manager Brian Clough once famously opined. In Shane Long’s case on Tuesday, he needed just 7.69 seconds, as he charged down a clearance from Watford’s Craig Cathcart before giving Southampton a record-breaking lead at Vicarage Road in their English Premier League match. For Long,…… MORE
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How horses became ‘therapy’ for woman struggling with mental health
Debbie Matthews was “petrified” of horses growing up. She would turn down the opportunity to attend race days with her father and had no interest in the sport. But all that changed when life dealt her the cruelest of hands. Matthews suffered the tragic loss of her baby and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress…… MORE
South Africa’s top surf skier on finding peace off the podium
You won’t find much space in Matt Bouman’s garage — or man cave, as he refers to it. On the three walls and the space within are surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, surf skis and just about anything else that can float on water. Bouman has competed under the South African flag in five water sports…… MORE
The former sportscaster accusing NBA coach Luke Walton of sexual assault says she was scared to tell her story
A former sports reporter who has accused newly appointed Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton of sexual assault told reporters Tuesday she was scared to report the incident. Kelli Tennant filed a lawsuit in a California court, saying she sustained physical injuries and suffered mental and emotional distress after Walton forced himself on her in…… MORE
Is social media making this generation of sports stars the ‘loneliest’ ever?
Scroll, swipe, like. Scroll, tweet, post. The repetitive nature of social media can be relaxing for some, but for others, notably athletes, it can be an unwelcome distraction. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is one of those that believes social media is doing more harm than good. “I think we live a bit in the age…… MORE
