Dricus du Plessis stops Markus Perez to win on UFC debut

South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis showed a little bit of what he is about in his middleweight victory over Brazil’s Markus Perez on UFC‘s Fight Island on Sunday morning. Perez stopped by Dricus du Plessis Du Plessis made a cautious opening to the fight inviting the Brazilian to come at him while keeping […]

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All Blacks 16-16 Wallabies: Pulsating Test ends in a draw

The All Blacks and Wallabies gave it their all but couldn’t be separated in the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Wellington Stadium on Sunday. All Blacks 16-16 Wallabies: Match report The All Blacks let slip a first-half lead and had a try disallowed while new coach Ian Foster was left bitterly disappointed by the outcome. […]

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Latest sports news, results and fixtures: Sunday 11 October

Dricus du Plessis made a superb debut in UFC overnight; we cover that and all the latest sports news, results and fixtures. Latest sports news MMA South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis knocked out Brazil’s Markus Perez at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning. Latest sports news Tennis Polish teenager Iga Swiatek stunned American Sofia […]

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Luther Singh cautions against undermining next opponents

Bafana Bafana winger Luther Singh has cautioned against undermining any opponents ahead of the fixture against Zambia on Sunday. The 23-year-old was on the scoresheet when South Africa was held to a one-all draw by Namibia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Thursday, and will be eyeing a rare starting berth at the same venue against […]

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Stuart Baxter sheds light on reasons behind Bafana midfielder signing

Stuart Baxter says he is delighted with the prospect of reuniting with one of his former charges, Cole Alexander. The duo worked together during the Scot’s tenure at Supersport United, and again when he replaced Shakes Mashaba as Bafana Bafana coach. Cole Alexander to reunite with Stuart Baxter They now have an opportunity to reunite […]

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Bafana Bafana sunk by Zambia in wet Rustenburg

Bafana Bafana ended a disappointing international break in defeat, losing 2-1 to Zambia at a wet Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Sunday. The result comes just three days after a lacklustre performance against Namibia, where they two sides settled for a one-all draw at the same venue. Zambia defeat Bafana Bafana Having given some […]

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Nadal underlines dominance by destroying Djokovic to win French Open

Rafael Nadal clinically took apart Novak Djokovic in a clay court masterclass on Sunday to win his 13th French Open and 20th Grand Slam. Nadal broke Djokovic in the first game of the match and would clinch the first set 6-0 in quick time. Nadal powers to 13th French Open title Djokovic tried to get […]

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Ntseki rues Foster injury as Bafana come up short in friendly match

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki says the injury to striker Lyle Foster derailed his plans as his side went down to Zambia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday. The hosts were the first to score, but conceded two late goals as the match ended 2-1 in favour of the visiting side. Early setback for Bafana […]

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Steve Komphela: Five of the new Sundowns coach’s best quotes

One of the more famous Steve Komphela quotes could suggest that there are too many bathroom cubicles at Mamelodi Sundowns, following a major overhaul in the coaching department. The former Bafana captain was confirmed as the latest member of the technical staff at the domestic treble winners, following long-time head coach Pitso Mosimane’s recent departure. […]

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