Ban the ‘bomb squad’? Springbok responds
The latest criticism of the ‘bomb squad’ has been laughed off as ‘absurd’ by a World Cup-winning Springbok.
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Orlando Pirates lose key technical team member BUT…
Orlando Pirates have lost one key member of their technical team but they appear to have prepared themselves for his departure.
‘It’s not about me’ – Contepomi on Irish return
Former Leinster player and coach Felipe Contempomi reflects on life “milestones” achieved during his two spells in Dublin
Orlando Pirates striker discusses mental toughness
Man on a mission.
Meet Kaizer Chiefs’ new ‘BAD BOY’
Kaizer Chiefs, who sit eight in the Betway Premiership fourteen points off the top, have a new bad boy in their locker room.
PREVIEW: Mike Tyson back in the ring at 58 to face Youtuber Jake Paul
Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.
England will not change ‘DNA’ against Springboks
Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to “shut up shop” against South Africa as they seek to end a four-match losing streak.
Sport | Denis Onyango explains how Uganda rose from the ashes to sit on the brink of Afcon qualification
Denis Onyango didn’t think that Uganda would find themselves in the driver’s seat of their group in the Afcon qualifiers, with two games to go, when he saw the teams they were pitted against.
Kaizer Chiefs: Amakhosi to make decisions on Appollis, Tau, Zungu and Velebayi?
All eyes will once again be on Kaizer Chiefs during the transfer window in January as the club looks to bring in new players.
Mashego explains why Sundowns need a strong Chiefs and Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego says he is happy to see Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs improving.
Robertson beats Trump to make Champion of Champions semis
Neil Robertson claims a 6-4 win over world number one Judd Trump to move into the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions.
Menzies wins thriller to reach Grand Slam quarters
Cameron Menzies reaches the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts with a thrilling 10-9 victory over James Wade.
Arsenal and Man Utd eye Sane – Thursday’s gossip
Manchester United battle for Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, Liverpool some way off with Mohamed Salah contract, La Liga giants interested in Nottingham Forest’s Murillo.
The Wales coach who means ‘everything’ to Bellamy
Wales boss Craig Bellamy explains how his assistant coach, ex-Manchester City analyst Piet Cremers, has influenced “everything” he does.
Carsley dismisses club versus country issue
England interim manager Lee Carsley believes there are no issues when it comes to club and country.
Northern Ireland ‘full of confidence’ – O’Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says there is plenty of positivity in the camp ahead of the Nations League games against
Sport | Ex-Wales flanker Popham hopes next World Rugby chairman heralds new dawn in concussion issue
Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.
Sport | Fernandes hopes Amorim can ‘change the energy’ at Man United
Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can “change the energy” at struggling Manchester United after the Portuguese coach checked in at the Premier League club.
Pirates boss Irvin Khoza presents Chiefs chairman with R2 million
Irvin Khoza was also re-elected as chair of the PSL for a sixth term during the organisation’s quadrennial general meeting.
Popovich to make ‘full recovery’ from mild stroke
The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is “expected to make a full recovery” after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month.
New F1 rules to cool drivers in extreme heat
Formula 1 is to introduce a device to cool drivers when conditions become too extreme in hot weather, in response to scenes at last year’s Qatar Grand Prix.