Is Brazil still the land of football?
The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money
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Cycling ‘still killing people’ says angry union boss
A recent spate of high speed crashes have seen three of the world’s top riders land in hospital in the last week
Kolisi captaincy future in doubt as Springboks plan ahead
Rassie Erasmus said Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for SA, and that he would be considered for selection but not necessarily as captain
Springboks, Kolisi nominated for Laureus sports awards
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been nominated as World Action Sportsperson, and Cape-Town based Justice Desk Africa is in the running for the Sport for Good category
James Small went large in rugby, in life – and even his death
The Springbok giant – known for being the man who toppled Jonah Lomu – still lives in our memories five years after his death
Bafana Bafana are back
The semi-final against Nigeria was an appetiser, because the two teams have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup
Nigerians celebrate tense Afcon semi-final win over South Africa
For some, the victory also added to the rivalry between the countries, after Nigerian performers like Burna Boy and Davido failed to win a Grammy at the recent awards
Nigeria reach Afcon final after shootout victory over South Africa
Bafana Bafana dragged the game to penalties, but the Super Eagles proved too strong
Disciple will be deciding factor in Bafana’s Afcon semi-final
The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings
Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket
In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format
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‘Hunger is big’ to reach Afcon final, says Broos after Bafana win
South Africa are into their first Afcon semi-final since 2000 and will face much-fancied Nigeria on Wednesday
Bafana Bafana’s glass is half full
The consistency in the national team’s coaching staff has seen a change in its fortunes
Bafana knock Morocco out of Afcon in thriller match
Bafana Bafana go through to a quarter-final on Saturday in Yamoussokro against Cape Verde
SA cricket does not look like SA cricket
The game in the country is beginning to resemble the one we know and love less and less
Total football, total sportswashing
The beautiful game arrives at the perfect time to scrub the mud off Afcon’s lead sponsor
Dricus du Plessis ready to become SA’s first UFC champion
Going into his title fight on Sunday against Sean Strickland, the South African mixed martial artist is a betting favourite — but the crowd is behind his opponent
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Camara stars as Senegal start AFCON defence with win over Gambia
Aliou Cisse’s side showed enough quality in the Ivorian heat to suggest they could become the first team to win back-to-back AFCON titles since Egypt reeled off three in a row in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
No regrets as Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback
A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break to win 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round.