Jimmy Modise

Jimmy Modise

Sports Writer

13 Articles

Favourite Football team

Real Madrid

Favourite Sports Movie

Shooting Stars

Favourite Football Player

Ronaldinho

Favourite Sports Personality

Mohammed Ali

Jimmy is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and has a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. He’s a sports fanatic of several sporting disciplines which he is well versed with.

Why is sports important?

Sports teaches discipline and collaboration. Anyone who has engaged in any type of sports is more likely to be dependable in a team environment

Latest Articles by Jimmy Modise

Felipe Massa of Brazil and Williams approaches a DRS sign indicating the start of a DRS zone

Motor Sports

Understanding DRS in F1: How Drag Reduction System Works

Formula 1 introduced the DRS in 2011, and its use is still somewhat controversial since then. We have a look at it and how it works in races.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-18

Monica Seles

Tennis

The Best Backhands in Tennis History: Who Tops the List?

Who tops the list of the best backhands in history? We explore this very intriguing topic in depth with our very own take on who the best is.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-15

US player Serena Williams

Tennis

List Of 20 Highest Paid Female Tennis Player

The highest paid female tennis player by far beats her second placed counterpart by double in earnings. We explore the 20 highest earning female tennis players.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-14

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen

Motor Sports

Why F1 Drivers are Weighed After Racing: Key Factors in Racing Regulations

Why does every F1 driver get weighed after crossing the finish line? The reason might surprise you. We investigate in depth the reason drivers are weighed after races.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-14

The Formula 1 Undercut Explained: A Key to Overtaking

Motor Sports

The Formula 1 Undercut Explained: A Key to Overtaking

Undercutting is one of the strategies used by Formula 1 teams to gain an advantage over their opponents. It’s implemented with several factors considered. We explore this strategy in depth.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-13

Tennis players standing with tennis coach on court

Tennis

How Much Do Tennis Coaches Really Make ?

Tennis players at the top make attractive money from their winnings. However, behind them, they are powered by coaches who go the extra-mile to make them great. But how much do they earn? We inquire.

Jimmy Modise

2024-11-13

Jimmy Modise

He’s a skilled sports writer for basketball, football, tennis and Formula 1 and has brief experience in copywriting. He has also done some work on radio producing an evening news show as part of his Work Integrated Learning Programme before graduating.