Drogba makes amend for Moscow misery
Chelsea’s Didier Drogba may be now out of contract, but he proved to be the match-winner as the Blues lifted their first Champions League title to make amends for his misery in Moscow.
Victory the most important thing for Stormers
The Stormers, outscored 10-3 in the second half, kept their composure to grind out a 19-13 victory over the Waratahs in a Super Rugby clash in Cape Town on Saturday.
There's more to come, says Benni
Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy was thrilled with his performance in the Bucs' PSL-winning match against Golden Arrows on Saturday, and promised to do even better next season.
Chumps to champs - How Di Matteo turned it around
From zeros to heroes, chumps to champs: in three short months Roberto Di Matteo steered Chelsea back from the precipice to the greatest moment in the club’s history.
"He’s a very cool person who’s very much in control"
Rugby's ice man cometh
Big-match temperament is a quality that makes Steyn such an attractive proposition when coaches go into their flyhalf...
Last-gasp penalty gives Rebels win over Force
Kurtley Beale continued to give Australia coach Robbie Deans a selection headache with another controlled performance...
Dale Steyn's top spot in danger, says Ajmal
Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal will resume his pursuit of the top bowler ranking in the upcoming three-test series...
Best moment of my career, says banned Terry
Chelsea’s suspended captain John Terry missed the club’s penalty shootout victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions...
Palacios hails Pirates character
Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios hailed the character of his side after they clinched the Premiership title on Saturday, saying it was the perfect response to their critics.
Hodgson warns England team over off-field conduct
England coach Roy Hodgson will issue his European Championship squad with a code of conduct after warning them not to imitate their rugby counterparts’ drunken off-field antics at last year’s World Cup.
Give Di Matteo the job, say jubilant Chelsea players
Chelsea players made it clear they wanted Roberto Di Matteo to be given the coach’s job full-time after the Italian’s whirlwind three months in charge ended with the Champions League trophy — the prize owner Roman Abramovich had craved the most.
Spurs agony after Chelsea ecstasy
Chelsea’s Champions League victory over Bayern Munich completed a miserable month for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, whose team will now be relegated to the Europa League next season.
Stormers grind their way to top of standings
THE Stormers' successful yet frustrating campaign continued last night when they somehow turned what was a comfortable...
- Cooper returns as Reds thrash Lions in Brisbane
- Crusaders thrash Blues after Blackadder volley
- Highlanders too good for Bulls in Dunedin
- Former Lions partner Guma Tac to invest in Kings
- Plaudits for Habana and Steyn
"It's as if they enjoy putting their supporters through hell by winning ugly"
Bismarck to the fore as Sharks savage Cheetahs
THIS businesslike performance by the Sharks at the Free State Stadium yesterday helped sustain their hopes of playing in the knock-out rounds of Super Rugby, writes Liam Del Carme in Bloemfontein.
Cooper returns as Reds thrash Lions in Brisbane
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper took 17 minutes to stamp his mark on the game, and showed glimpses of his mercurial ability, as the Queensland Reds beat the bottom-placed Lions 34-20 in their Super Rugby clash at Lang Park on Saturday.
Highlanders too good for Bulls in Dunedin
Lock Jarrad Hoeata scored a late try as the Otago Highlanders upset the Bulls 16-11 in their Super Rugby match at Otago Regional Stadium on Saturday and kept alive their hopes of a playoff spot.
Former Lions partner Guma Tac to invest in Kings
A former potential equity partner of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, the Guma Tac Group, is close to signing a deal with the Eastern Province Kings.
More sports news
Levi replaces Faf at Somerset
South African T20 specialist Richard Levi has signed a contract with Somerset, the English County outfit have confirmed, and he will join up with the Sabres after the IPL.
Federer happy to lose night-owl status
Two weeks of late nights and big wins finally caught up with Roger Federer, as the world number two now looks forward...
Olivier shines for SA in Shanghai
Middle-distance prospect Andre Olivier shone in an otherwise disappointing showing by South Africans at the second...
All Black Thorn completes triple title sweep
New Zealand lock Brad Thorn on Saturday became the first player to clinch a global three-title sweep of World Cup,...
Goosen out as McDowell reaches semi with ugly win
Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell triumphed in a playoff against local favourite Sergio Garcia to reach the World...
Sport in The Times on Friday
R1 billion for Chiefs and Bucs
WHAT IS believed to be the biggest sponsorship in South African sports history was announced yesterday.
Only Swallows can dethrone Pirates as champions
IN A tight finish to the Absa Premiership tomorrow, only Moroka Swallows can succeed Orlando Pirates as champions this...
Lions say crucial rugby talks 'positive'
GOLDEN Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk expressed satisfaction that "progress had been made" at...
Plaudits for Habana and Steyn
BRYAN Habana and Morne Steyn, two of South Africa's most decorated players, will be recognised for their 100th Super...
Pitso puts faith in Nomvethe to score goals
PITSO Mosimane believes Bafana Bafana's road to redemption lies in a mix of in-form and established players.
Refs kept in dark over last-day duties
AT LEAST four different refereeing teams are to be cloistered in a Johannesburg hotel tonight. They will only be told...
Turkish delight for May Mahlangu?
BAFANA Bafana playmaker May Mahlangu's agent was in Turkey yesterday, talking to giants Galatasaray about the possible...
Sport in the Sunday Times this week
Drogba the hero as Chelsea win dramatic shootout
Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream on Saturday with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at the Allianz Arena.
Pirates rule the waves
Despite a fine 1-0 Moroka Swallows victory, the Premier Soccer League title was not decided in Pietermaritzburg, write...
Rugby's ice man cometh
Big-match temperament is a quality that makes Steyn such an attractive proposition when coaches go into their flyhalf...
Dale Steyn's top spot in danger, says Ajmal
Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal will resume his pursuit of the top bowler ranking in the upcoming three-test series...
It's Lewis's turn, says team boss
LEWIS Hamilton fully deserves to win next weekend's glamorous Monaco Grand Prix and become the sixth different winner...
Stormers grind their way to top of standings
THE Stormers' successful yet frustrating campaign continued last night when they somehow turned what was a comfortable...
Bismarck to the fore as Sharks savage Cheetahs
THIS businesslike performance by the Sharks at the Free State Stadium yesterday helped sustain their hopes of playing...
'Psychic' pig to make Euro tips
Defiant Chanderpaul keeps England at bay
SHIVNARINE Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels launched a rearguard action as they battled to prevent the West Indies going...
