Lloyd Harris carries SA’s singles hopes into US Open second round

South Africa’s number two-ranked men’s singles player Lloyd Harris reached the second round of a Grand Slam for just the second time on Monday with a straight-sets 6-4 7-5 6-2 victory over Italian Marco Cecchinato in the US Open in New York. In a tough draw Kevin Anderson went down to fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev of […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns: Mosimane admits PSL title race frustration

In an empty Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday night there was no getting away from the frustration of Pitso Mosimane as his Mamelodi Sundowns side went down to Baroka FC 1-0. Bottles were kicked, words exchanged with opponents and officials, but Mosimane put his actions down to the ‘heat of football’. Frustrated Mosimane wants more Neither […]

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United: PSL preview and kick-off time

Kaizer Chiefs still have their fate in their own hands in the PSL title race but can ill-afford to drop points against Chippa United. Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United: PSL preview Chippa are currently placed 11th on the PSL standings with 31 points from 28 matches, and they are not entirely safe from relegation.  Chiefs […]

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Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns: PSL preview and kick-off time

Polokwane City host Mamelodi Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld stadium on Wednesday evening in a crucial PSL clash. Polokwane City are on a five game winless run in the PSL. Their dreadful form sees them lingering at the foot of the Absa Premiership table and a win against Mamelodi Sundowns can see them take a […]

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Serena Williams and Andy Murray advance on US Open day two

Serena Williams’ quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam got off the mark as Andy Murray rolled back the years with a vintage comeback at the US Open Tuesday. Six-time winner Williams powered past 96th-ranked Kristie Ahn after Murray came from two sets down to win a five-set thriller in his first singles Slam match […]

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Maritzburg United vs Orlando Pirates: PSL preview and kick-off time

Lucas Moripe Stadium is the scene of one of the more eagerly-anticipated clashes in the penultimate round of PSL fixtures this season, as Maritzburg United host Orlando Pirates. Stationed at sixth and fifth respectively in the league standings, both sides are aiming to sneak into the top four – a feat that would afford them […]

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AfriForum threaten to take CSA to court over ‘racial discrimination’

In a bid to speed up the rate of transformation in the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) intends to exclusively hire black consultants, but that has not gone down well with lobby group AfriForum. The sports body has been in the wars in recent months, after several ex-players came forward with allegations of racial exclusion […]

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Orlando Pirates coach wary of ‘organised’ Maritzburg United

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids says the team’s focus is on collecting another three points, as they prepare to square off against Maritzburg United in the penultimate round of PSL fixtures on Wednesday. Maritzburg United task awaits Orlando Pirates  For Davids, the clash would – under normal circumstances – mean a return to familiar […]

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Kaizer Chiefs must make the most of their good fortune

Former Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Robert Nauseb says the club need to make the most of their ‘second chance’ to clinch the PSL title. Kaizer Chiefs will be crowned champions if they win their two remaining games, but that is only the case because Sundowns failed to pick up any points against Baroka FC.  Kaizer Chiefs […]

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