Conor McGregor refutes allegations of exposure and sexual assault

Conor McGregor has vigorously denied accusations of misconduct after he was interviewed by police on the island of Corsica. Reports emerged on Saturday 12 September that McGregor had been arrested after a complaint alleging that the MMA star had exposed himself and attempted to sexually assault an unidentified complainant. Conor McGregor refutes allegations McGregor was […]

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Rugby Championship: Boks not fit enough, says Paulse

Doubts over whether or not the 2020 edition of the Rugby Championship would go ahead were allayed earlier in the week, but uncertainty remains over the reigning champions’ participation. Sanzaar announced on Friday that the competition would take place in Australia during the November-December window. Springboks race against time However, it remains unclear whether the […]

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Wallabies name 16 uncapped players in bumper squad

Sixteen uncapped players were included Sunday in new coach Dave Rennie’s first Wallabies squad, with the youthful line-up “chomping at the bit” ahead of a coronavirus-affected Rugby Championship. The New Zealander took over in July with Australia languishing just seventh in the rankings and a host of experienced players calling it quits following last year’s […]

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Sascoc explains to ICC it’s not taking over SA cricket

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has cleared the air regarding the perceived takeover of Cricket South Africa (CSA). The committee informed CSA earlier in the week that it had suspended the latter’s board, placing it under administration for a month. Sascoc clarifies cricket ‘takeover’ The move prompted concern over the International […]

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Members’ Council affirm commitment to reform at Cricket South Africa

Cricket South Africa’s Member’s Council, made up of provincial representatives, has committed to structural changes within the governing body. The council held meetings with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee in the last week and have also been privy to the infamous Fundudzi Forensic Report that saw Thabang Moroe sacked as CEO of […]

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Percy Tau continues excellent run in Anderlecht colours

Percy Tau had a hand in both Anderlecht goals as they beat Cercle Brugge 2-0 in a Belgian Pro League fixture at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on Sunday. Manager Vincent Kompany handed the former Mamelodi Sundowns star – now on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion – a second consecutive start after his goal-scoring run-on […]

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Serena Williams withdraws from Rome with Achilles strain

Serena Williams withdrew from the WTA clay-court tournament that begins Monday in Rome due to a left Achilles tendon injury sustained in her US Open semi-final defeat, the tour announced Saturday. Serena Williams withdraws from Rome  Williams, chasing her record-tying 24th Grand Slam single crown, lost to Victoria Azarenka in three sets on Thursday on […]

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South Africans in IPL 13: The 11 capped Proteas in the UAE

There will be 11 South African cricketers on show at this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), including 10 Proteas eligible stars and one Kolpak player. South Africans in the IPL Here we look at which franchises they will turn out for and what they will be looking to achieve for their sides. Faf du Plessis […]

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Triple H: The Game celebrates 25 years with WWE with his greatest matches

Whether it be a birthday or anniversary 25 years in anyone’s life is usually a huge celebration, and it is no different in the case of Triple H. Paul Levesque aka Triple H celebrates his 25th anniversary with WWE, having been with the brand since 1995. Beginning his WWE career as the Connecticut Blue Blood […]

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