Thursday Morning Spice

How classrooms need to adapt for Generation Alpha, Summers’s bold plan for Pick n Pay starts to deliver, The dark truth behind your meal replacement shake, Argentina leaves World Health Organization, National minimum wage increases by 4.2%, China is building a giant laser facility, and Good news for homeowners in South Africa.
Thursday Morning Spice

Alleged extortion kingpin killed in shoot-out with police, Woman who married herself files for divorce, Billionaire daughters advance to U.S. Open Semifinals, and Ramaphosa courts Chinese companies.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Union warns Western Cape over plans to slash teaching posts, All-American semifinal for US Open, The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and ‘crumpet’, New Zealand is tripling its tourist tax, and The underground pasta school in an abandoned Italian ghost town.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Home loan crackdown in South Africa, The secrets of ‘Baywatch’ revealed, Alternative proteins go mainstream, Osaka wins on emotional US Open return, and Everything you should know about Paris Paralympics 2024.
Novak Djokovic Loses His Cool Over Fan Yelling ‘Out’ Mid-Point [Video]

Djokovic appeared to shout at someone in his own box as the outburst caused him to lose the breakpoint and eventually the game.
What’s Up With The ‘Iron Man’ Device Novak Djokovic Is Wearing On His Chest?

It sounds a bit Reiki-ish, but Djokovic claims the little gadget is the ‘biggest secret to my career’.
Even The World’s Best Golfers Suffer On-Course Meltdowns [Videos]

Grayson Murray’s temper boiled over during yesterday’s fourth round of the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Djokovic Disqualified From US Open For Hitting Line Judge In Throat [Videos]

During his fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta, a moment of frustration ended up costing Djokovic a shot at the title.
US Open Player Cops Fine For ‘Joke’ Gone Wrong [Videos]

American Mike Bryan has been forced to issue an apology after his ‘playful gesture’ resulted in him copping a $10 000 fine.
US Open Winner’s Shoes Have A Pretty Cool Backstory [Images]

Over the weekend, American Gary Woodland won his first major. He did that wearing some rather interesting footwear.
Ozzie Newspaper Behind Serena Williams Cartoon Goes Big On Front Page

With cartoonist Mark Knight’s work under a microscope, and in the face of worldwide condemnation, the Herald Sun has come out swinging.
Martina Navratilova’s Take On Serena Williams As Racist Cartoon Stokes Controversy

As the heated debate around Serena’s US Open behaviour continues, an Australian cartoon has been widely panned for how it depicts the 23-time Grand Slam winner.
A Summary Of The Serena Williams US Open Tennis Drama [Videos]

Naomi Osaka will always remember the 2018 US Open with great fondness. The rest of the tennis world at large will sadly remember it for something else.
Federer’s Outrageous ‘Around The Net’ Shot And Astronauts Play Tennis In Space [Videos]

Roger’s opponent called it “the greatest shot you’ve ever seen”, and he has a point. Also, some astronauts played the first ever tennis match in space.
Nick Kyrgios Stops Trying, Heckles Crowd, Gets Lecture From Umpire – Federer Is Angry [Videos]

Nick Kyrgios and controversy go hand in hand, and during his second round match at the US Open there was plenty to talk about.
Serena Williams Punishes Reporter Boring Her With Questions [Video]

Imagine being asked the same questions again and again over a 15 year period – I think we would all eventually tire and dish out some honesty.
It’s So Hot Players Are Fainting During The US Tennis Open [Video]

When professional athletes start dropping like flies you know the temperatures have soared. One man in particular didn’t come out so rosy.
Caroline Wozniacki Lost A Point Because Her Racquet Got Stuck In Her Hair [Video]

Poor Caroline Wozniacki. She just can’t catch a break, can she? Watch her hair get caught in her tennis racket during her US Open match-up this past weekend.
Please Watch Alec Baldwin Catch A Tennis Ball In The Stands At The US Open

Alec Baldwin is a good actor, and, as of yesterday, catching tennis balls at high-profile international tennis tournaments. Please enjoy him being awesome.
The Greatest Sporting Event In Human History Starts Now: Place Your Bets

How better to get into the massive sporting weekend upon us, than to tackle some betting head-on? Place your bets for the FIFA World Cup, rugby internationals, and US Open action this weekend.
Check Out This Hilarious Commercial Starring Rafa Nadal [VIDEO]

Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal won his second US Open title on Monday night, and secured his 13th Grand Slam title. On Tuesday morning this piece of advertising gold hit the airwaves.
Here Are Some Photos Of Andy Murray Losing His Mind At The US Open, Before Losing [GALLERY]

If you watched the U.S. Open quarterfinal match on Thursday you experienced a little blast from the past. Andy Murray, defending U.S. Open champion, seemed to channel himself circa 2010 and completely lost it on the tennis court.He was playing against Stanislas Wawrinka at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and had good reason to be upset.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Syrian war: all the latest. Russian lawmaker proposes banning gays from donating blood. 17-year-old causes massive US Open upset. African lions poisoned. Concourt dismisses DA’s ‘no confidence’ debate.
IN CASE WE HAD FORGOTTEN: ANDY RODDICK REMINDS US THAT HE’S A BRAT
Haters gonna hate… On Tuesday Andy Roddick, the current darling of United States tennis, reminded everyone who might have begun to believe otherwise that he does indeed have the temperament of an infant. After protesting a foot fault call by a line judge, which was proved to be correct by video replay, Roddick postured for […]