Lomachenko vs Lopez: Scorecards bemuse in upset win

Lopez vs Lomachenko: Teofimo Lopez scored an upset over Vasiliy Lomachenko by a unanimous decision on Saturday 17 October in Las Vegas to become undisputed world lightweight champion. Lopez put his IBF lightweight title on the line and seized the WBC, WBO and WBA belts from Lomachenko who fumed after suffering his first loss in six […]

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John Maduka reveals how he outsmarted Mamelodi Sundowns

Bloemfontein Celtic earned a surprise victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 quarterfinals however, according to Phunya Sele Sele head coach John Maduka, the victory was far from surprising. Not many would have given John Maduka’s men a chance against a star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns outfit. Despite losing Pitso Mosimane during the off-season, Mamelodi Sundowns on […]

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Khune deserves to be suspended for ‘violent conduct’ – former PSL GM

Former PSL general manager and referee Ace Ngcobo has called upon the league’s disciplinary committee to take action against Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune. Khune was caught involved in an off-the-ball incident with Maritzburg United striker Judas Moseamedi during Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-1 victory over The Team of Choice in the MTN8 quarterfinals. Khune, the former […]

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England tour to South Africa set to go ahead – report

Government is likely to give the proposed England tour to South Africa, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo. The 50-over world champions were one of the Proteas’ guests in the previous home summer, where they played four Tests, three One Day Internationals (ODI) and as many T20 Internationals. Green light for England tour to South Africa  […]

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Richard Ofori scores ‘dream’ move to Orlando Pirates

Ghanaian international goalkeeper has joined Orlando Pirates from Maritzburg United, the Soweto giants confirmed on Tuesday. The player was a notable absentee for the Team of Choice during their season-opener against his new club’s fiercest rivals Kaizer Chiefs, prompting speculation about his whereabouts. Richard Ofori becomes a Buccaneer One of the worst-kept secrets of the […]

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Women’s Rugby World Cup draw to take place in November

World Rugby confirmed the date for the 2021 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. A total of 12 teams, including South Africa, will take part in the global showpiece event in New Zealand, kicking off in about a year’s time. The upcoming edition of the tournament is the first to be held in the southern hemisphere. […]

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Uefa Champions League fixtures on Tuesday, 20 October

Europe’s elite renew rivalries on Tuesday, as the 2020/21 edition of the Uefa Champions League kicks off with eight fixtures scheduled for the day. Teams from Groups E to H will kick off proceedings on the opening day, while Groups A to D will all be in action on Tuesday. Mouth-watering action on Tuesday Headlining […]

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S’bu Nkosi returns to boost Sharks ahead of Bulls clash

Springbok winger S’bu Nkosi is back in contention for a spot in the Sharks matchday squad for the match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Rugby World Cup-winner is yet to feature in the inaugural Super Rugby Unlocked tournament after battling injury. Sharks boosted by returning stars  He is one of four […]

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Joburg Open heralds return of international golf to South Africa

International golf returns to South Africa in November after a nine-month coronavirus-induced suspension with the reintroduction of the Joburg Open, it was announced Tuesday. The event, last staged in 2017 and won by Indian Shubhankar Sharma, is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour.  Randpark Golf Club, which boasts two international-standard courses in suburban […]

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Mahatma Gandhi’s great granddaughter to be sentenced in R6.2m fraud case

Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty of defrauding a businessman by claiming she had won a R20 million tender to supply the Netcare Hospital group with linen. Picture: SAPS. JOHANNESBURG – Mahatma Gandhi’s great granddaughter is on Tuesday expected to be sentenced in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on charges of fraud and forgery amounting […]

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