Lassina Traore: The incredible rise of the Ajax Cape Town academy star

It was a night to remember for former Multichoice Diski Challenge star Lassina Traore after he made his debut in Europe’s elite club competition, the UEFA Champions League, for Ajax Amsterdam. The former Ajax Cape Town reserve striker came on during the final seven minutes of Ajax Amsterdam’s 1-0 loss against Liverpool in their 2020/21 […]

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Uefa Champions League and Europa League results: 20 – 22 October 2020

Uefa Champions League and Europa League results: Uefa club competitions got their first group stage matchdays out of the way this week with the Champions League starting on Tuesday and the Europa League staging a bumper evening on Thursday. Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Shakhtar Donetsk in what was perhaps the shock […]

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Quattro ROAG Series: Mountain bikers get physical again

A sense of normalcy returns to mass-participation sport this weekend when mountain bikers and trail runners get to compete in their first major event of the year. The two-day Illovo Eston Trail Challenge takes place on Saturday and Sunday, while the start of the Sappi Karkloof Classic Challenge provides a double delight for trail enthusiasts. […]

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CSA names players enrolled in national academy programme

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed names of players enrolled in the men’s national academy. The development programme was overhauled in November last year, with the women’s academy intake announced in February 2020. Fresh talent identified  Ahead of the start of the domestic season, it was the men’s turn on Friday, with a number of […]

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Wallabies legend David Pocock retires from all rugby

Australian great David Pocock called time on his rugby career Friday, opting against returning to Japan and the Panasonic Wild Knights to pursue his interest in conservation. David Pocock retires  The 32-year-old flanker, considered a master of the breakdown, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, but said it was not the reason for […]

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CSA’s runaway train appears to be rolling into the station

Cricket South Africa (CSA) independent director Dheven Dharmalingam tendered their resignation from the troubled board of the national cricket federation on Friday 24 October in a move expected to precede the en masse departure of the remaining members. Cricket South Africa’s Members’ Council re-issued a call for the board to step aside to allow the […]

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Pumas vs Stormers: Super Rugby Unlocked preview and kick-off time

Nelspruit will play host to the first of Super Rugby Unlocked Round 3 fixtures on Friday, as the Pumas welcome the Stormers. Both sides registered their first win in the campaign, with the men from the Mother City overcoming the Lions at home in what was their opening fixture, while the Mpumalanga outfit came back […]

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Worcestershire terminate Wayne Parnell’s Kolpak contract

Former Proteas quick Wayne Parnell has seen his three-year Kolpak contract with Worcestershire terminated early. The former Cobras and Warriors left-arm fast bowler joined the County in 2018 in what should have been a three-year deal, but the coronavirus pandemic hit the club hard, and the ECB will end the days of Kolpak players from […]

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Themba Zwane opens up after dominating PSL awards

Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Themba Zwane has opened up after a successful night at the PSL Awards on Thursday night. The 31-year-old was the biggest winner on the day scored a hattrick of individual accolades after helping his side to a domestic treble in the past season. Themba Zwane dominates PSL awards  He was named PSL […]

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