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India fast bowler Yash Thakur has hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer's calm leadership and unwavering faith in his bowlers during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, saying the captain's trust and collaborative approach have strengthened his confidence as he embarks on his international career. Having already played under Iyer in the IPL, Thakur said the existing understanding between the two has made his transition into the Indian dressing room smoother, with […]

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has thrown his support behind the signing of fellow goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner, insisting the new arrival will strengthen Amakhosi as competition for the number one jersey intensifies ahead of the 2026/27 season.Leaner joined Chiefs on a free transfer after leaving Sekhukhune United, becoming one of several additions as Fernando Da Cruz continues to reshape his squad before the new Betway Premiership campaign.For Petersen, however, the […]

The family of Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams has confirmed that only family members will be allowed to attend the funeral service at the cemetery.In a statement released ahead of the funeral, the Adams family said that, given the interest in the funeral and the magnitude of the occasion, a meeting was convened with all relevant role players, including police, the venue owner and traffic services.“In the best interest of […]

Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari set the pace with a dominant 1-2 in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.The seven-time champion, who could become the first driver to claim 10 pole positions at the same circuit, clocked a best lap time of 1:18.729 to beat Leclerc by 0.148 seconds.World champion Lando Norris, who won at the Hungaroring last year, was […]

Tadej Pogacar took a decisive victory amidst a "crazy atmosphere" on Alpe d'Huez after a long and tense chase up the iconic final mountain climb of Friday's 19th stage of the Tour de France.Having launched his attack with 12 km left, the reigning champion finally caught Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez inside the final two kilometres."It's very cool to win up here — it was a crazy atmosphere, all the […]

The Hungarian Grand Prix has barely begun, yet some of the spotlight has already shifted to the fight unfolding inside the Ferrari garage.Charles Leclerc fired the opening shot on Friday by topping the first practice session at the Hungaroring, continuing the momentum that has seen him emerge as one of Formula One's form drivers.Fresh from back-to-back podium finishes, the Monegasque looked at home around the tight Budapest circuit, comfortably finishing […]

Jurgen Klopp has been named head coach of Germany, with the former Liverpool manager tasked with rebuilding the struggling European giants, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday.Klopp's appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will run through to the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, as well as the three centenary matches planned for South America.The 59-year-old spoke publicly of his desire to […]

Martin Vorster has a massive opportunity to change his life this weekend at LIV Golf UK, where he is guaranteed the biggest paycheque of his career.Vorster was a late replacement for Louis Oosthuizen in the all-South African Southern Guards team.The 24-year-old Sunshine Tour campaigner—whose biggest payday to date stands at R796,618—is guaranteed to earn at least $50,000 (approx. R844,000) even if he finishes last in the star-studded field.However, after an […]

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature a leaner programme than previous editions, with just 10 sports on the schedule compared to the 19 contested in Birmingham four years ago.The reduced programme, coupled with stringent selection criteria and South Africa's growing depth in several disciplines, has resulted in a smaller Team SA contingent heading to Glasgow. While the 112 athletes selected boast genuine medal potential, there are several notable absentees who, […]