Pitso given ultimatum
Pitso Mosimane has been warned: Get to the final of next year's Nations Cup - or else.
Blitzboks reach cup quarters
South Africa charged into the cup quarterfinals at the World Sevens Series leg in Wellington, New Zealand, after going unbeaten in the pool stages on Friday.
Afcon magic revived as minnows soar
FOOTBALL isn't just about quality; sometimes it's also about excitement and the creation of memories - and the group stages of this Nations Cup provided two moments that will live forever in our minds.
Mighty Ivorians next for Nations Cup co-hosts
Equatorial Guinea’s lower-league footballers and little-known journeymen will try and upset a side containing household names like Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure at the African Nations Cup on Saturday.
Guptill top scores as NZ beat Zimbabwe in one-dayer
Man-of-the-match Martin Guptill top-scored with 70 before a workmanlike performance by New Zealand’s bowlers ensured a...
Simpson surges into contention at Phoenix Open
Nadal moves to quash tax reports
English FA set to act quickly over Terry: reports
England’s soccer hierarchy is discussing whether or not John Terry should be allowed to remain England captain while he...
Cisse racially abused by former fans
FIFA requests report into Egypt violence
FIFA has requested a full report from Egyptian authorities into the violence at a soccer match in Port Said that left 74 people dead, world soccer’s governing body said on Thursday.
CAF acts to combat low Nations Cup crowds
A depressingly common sight at many 2012 Africa Cup of Nations games has been the ranks of empty seats at stadia in both Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Barca waiting on Guardiola contract decision
Barcelona are in the unusual position of having drawn their last three matches as they prepare for Saturday’s home La Liga game against Real Sociedad and Pep Guardiola’s unwillingness to commit to a new contract is not helping settle jangled nerves.
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New-look England face acid Scotland test
Old hurts and new hopes will all be in the air when Scotland and England start their Six Nations campaign with the latest edition of international rugby union’s oldest match here on Saturday.
Ferrari unveil ‘aggressive’ F2012, Massa warned
Ferrari unveiled their 2012 Formula One car via the Internet on Friday after their usual glittering launch had been...
McKenzie and Bavuma roar for Lions
A double-century stand between Neil McKenzie and Temba Bavuma steered the Highevld Lions to 303 for six at stumps on...
Lightning sees SA v Belgium hockey match abandoned
The final match of the Tri-Nations Series between Ireland and Belgium was abandoned with 38 seconds left to the...
Lions have greater depth in forward pack
Lions assistant coach Johan Ackermann says the team finally has a strong forward pack going into the Super Rugby season.
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Pitso given ultimatum
Pitso Mosimane has been warned: Get to the final of next year's Nations Cup - or else.
Afcon magic revived as minnows soar
Woolf report urges big changes in world cricket
Big Brad to make debut for England
Let us treasure our filly Igugu
IGUGU's victory in last weekend's J&B Met at Kenilworth was one of the most courageous performances seen on a South...
Sport in the Sunday Times this week
Meyer lays down law
In a marked departure from his predecessor, new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer wants to be so hands on that the team's next long-term captain has to be, as he put it, "an extension of my personality".
- The pedigree of the new Bok mentor
- Meyer named new Springbok coach
- Matfield could return if Meyer is Bok coach
- Bulls steal the Bok thunder
- Coetzee denies approach from likely Bok coach Meyer
- Bok coach appointment too late, says De Villiers
"'I'll make the best decision for the team. Players don't have to like me. Just respect me'"
Patosi leading the pack in Belgium
Ayanda Patosi is the emerging light in a group of South Africans making an impact in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League this...
Big-spending unions refuse to live within their means
Not just the minnows in dire financial straits as they contract more players than they can afford, writes Liam Del Carme
Corrie sees future from under radar
General manager will ensure Cricket SA make best use of resources, writes Luke Alfred
Gutsy De Kock filly Igugu is princess of the turf
Sheer class prevailed as favourite Igugu, the Australian-bred daughter of Galileo, won yesterday's R2.5-million J&B Met...
Banyana looking beyond Olympics
Their achievements so far are limited, but Banyana Banyana's qualification for the 2012 London Olympics could be the...
Aussies awesome in their back yard
In the summer of 1975-76, Clive Lloyd took a West Indian side brimming with hope to Australia for a six-test series....
PSL teams use lull to good effect
While the PSL action has paused to allow the spotlight to shine on Afcon 2012, local teams are keeping boredom at bay...
Safa sends 10 to Afcon
Safa chief executive Robin Peterson has justified a decision to send a 10-man "observer" delegation to the Africa Cup...
Guinea's six goals stun Botswana
Guinea revived their Africa Cup of Nations hopes after a record-equalling 6-1 rout of 10-man Botswana in Franceville,...
Giant of cricket still growing in the game
For Vintcent van der Bijl, cricket is not about overs, wickets, runs and endless statistics.
Time for dull Afcon to ignite
Serious misfiring by some of the big guns
Yet another crime against fashion sense
THE Africa Cup of Nations brings a lot of excitement and colour, but SABC Sport have taken things a tad far with their...
