Favourite Sports
Football (Soccer) and Basketball
Favourite Sports Team
Chelsea FC
Favourite Football Player
Lionel Messi
Favourite Sports Athlete
LeBron James
Leonard Solms is a freelance journalist who has been covering local and international sport from South Africa since 2015. Best known for his work for ESPN, he has also written for Al Jazeera, The Continent, New Frame, Planet Rugby and GiveMeSport among several other publications.
Latest Articles by Leonard Solms
Rugby
Is Rugby Safer Than American football?
In American football, players wear protective gear such as helmets which are absent in rugby.
Leonard Solms
2024-10-09
Tennis
What is a Grand Slam in tennis?
A grand slam within tennis is the winning of all four major tournaments consecutively within the span of a calendar year.
Leonard Solms
2024-10-11
Tennis
How Long Is a Tennis match?
The length of a tennis match can vary. Best of three sets is commonly used in top-level women's tournaments inside and outside grand slams and top-level men's matches outside grand slams. These matches usually last 1.5 to 3 hours.
Leonard Solms
2024-10-10
Tennis
Why Did Rafael Nadal Retire From Tennis?
Rafael Nadal has hinted that his days in tennis might be limited, but he has not yet retired from the sport.
Leonard Solms
2024-10-08
Leonard Solms
A lover of football and basketball, Leonard brings his passion and expertise to every piece he writes, providing in-depth analysis and engaging content for sports enthusiasts.