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Tadej Pogačar claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday.Two-time world champion Pogačar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour history. Pogačar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb.The 27-year-old […]

Reuben Ward struck gold for hosts Scotland in the men's gymnastics all-around final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, as Adam Ramsay-Peaty bounced back from his 100m breaststroke defeat in the 50m heats.Ward was devastated as Scotland narrowly missed out on the podium in the team final on Friday, but more than made amends to win his nation's first medal in the men's all-around event at a Commonwealth Games.The 21-year-old […]

South Africa will head to next month's FIH Hockey World Cup with a blend of proven international experience and exciting young talent after SA Hockey unveiled their 20-player women's squad for the tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands on Sunday.Captain Edith Molikoe leads a squad featuring 10 Olympians, nine of whom represented South Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as the national side prepares to take on the world's […]

Newly appointed Durban City coach Khalil Ben Youssef said his team needs more players in the squad to stand a chance this season in the CAF Confederations Cup. The added depth in the squad will go a long way to aid the Citizens ahead of a packed season, as they particpate in multiple tournaments, including the Betway Prmiership, MTN8, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup.  Youssef said the addition of players […]

Minister Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has condemned the online abuse directed at Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo ‘Yaya’ Sithole during the FIFA World Cup, urging supporters to back players through difficult moments.Sithole came under heavy criticism following South Africa’s opening 2-0 defeat to Mexico, with the midfielder becoming the target of widespread abuse on social media after a difficult performance.Speaking at the funeral of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams […]

Tadej Pogacar all but sealed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday as Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won the 20th stage on Alpe d'Huez.With Sunday's 21st and final stage of the 113th edition of the Tour likely to be the usual procession around Paris, Pogacar will need only to cross the finish line to secure a fifth Tour title in seven years."Let's arrive in Paris and then we can […]

Richards Bay held their nerve from the penalty spot to edge Durban City 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout after the sides played to a 1-1 draw, booking their place in the next round of the 2026 KZN Premier's Cup.The KZN clash had all the intensity expected of two local rivals, with neither side willing to give an inch despite the intensity. But Richards Bay looked more attacking and opened […]

Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.The Italian also expects to begin his first season in charge of the Premier League giants with Rodri still in his squad, although the World Cup Golden Ball winner requires back surgery.Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola's successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having […]

Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.The Italian also expects to begin his first season in charge of the Premier League giants with Rodri still in his squad, although the World Cup Golden Ball winner requires back surgery.Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola's successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having […]