2024 Season: Top Moments, Results and What’s Next
The 2024 season kept delivering surprises — title races, shock results, and big transfer talk. From Premier League drama to Masters tennis runs and playoff showdowns, this tag page gathers the key stories you need to follow right now.
Want quick context before you click? We cover match results, standout performances, transfer links, and regional headlines from Africa and beyond. Read short summaries below so you can jump straight to the stories that matter to you.
Top sports moments
Arsenal’s tour form and squad tests: Arsenal edged AC Milan in a tight Singapore friendly, with Bukayo Saka delivering the winner and new signings getting minutes. The friendly hinted at depth but also left questions ahead of the league campaign.
Big Premier League results: Liverpool and Arsenal both had defining wins. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late strike helped Liverpool inch closer to the title while Wolves pulled off a surprise double over Manchester United thanks to Pablo Sarabia’s free-kick — results that reshaped the table and mood around the league.
European club action and fixtures: Chelsea’s Europa Conference League schedule and Fiorentina’s tricky tie with Celje show how clubs balance league pushes and European nights this season. Smaller clubs keep raising their level and creating problems for favourites.
Tennis headlines: Ben Shelton stormed past Taylor Fritz to reach the National Bank Open final, putting him on track for a career-best ranking. Meanwhile Novak Djokovic’s sudden Australian Open exit sparked talk about his future — two big storylines for a changing men’s tour.
Basketball and playoffs: Golden State stunned Minnesota in Game 1 without Stephen Curry, with Buddy Hield stepping up. LeBron’s buzzer-beater for the Lakers also kept playoff drama high — injury updates and form swings will decide the next rounds.
International and cups: Team USA beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the Gold Cup, while domestic leagues and cups across Europe and Africa produced tight, season-defining results. Rio Ave, Ajax, and other clubs had moments that matter for their campaigns.
Beyond the pitch — politics, tech and regional news
Politics and legal stories made headlines too. President Ramaphosa’s cabinet move stirred coalition tensions, and Advocate Malesela Teffo faced death threats while pushing corruption claims in a high-profile murder case. Those developments affect public trust and the headlines that shape the season’s backdrop.
Tech and travel: A fire at an Oregon data centre caused a global X outage, showing how fragile services can be. Europe’s tourism rebound also grabbed attention, with Spain and Eastern Europe reporting strong early-season growth.
Looking for more? This tag groups every update tied to the 2024 season across sports and the wider news that influenced it. Bookmark this page and check regularly for fresh match reports, transfer updates, and regional analysis as the season moves on.
