Mbappe chasing Ronaldo record as Real Madrid host Celta

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe will have Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record for goals in a calendar year in his sights when Los Blancos face Celta Vigo in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Mbappe, who has scored 55 goals in all competitions in as many matches in 2025, is four goals shy of…

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Security systems in place for Carling Black Label final: Ramathuba

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba addresses a press briefing for the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Limpopo government is optimistic that the province will continue to host more major sporting events. This comes as the capital city Polokwane is set to host the…

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Kohli’s hundred in vain as SA level series with India

India’s Virat Kohli is seen in action in this file photo. Virat Kohli‘s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday. India, who lost openers Rohit…

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Pirates look to win first-ever Carling Knockout Cup

Evidence Makgopa celebrating a goal with his teammates Orlando Pirates will be looking to win their maiden Carling Knockout Cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in the final in Polokwane on Saturday.  Pirates already have the MTN-8 trophy in their cabinet and the Cup Kings are up against a club that’s never won anything…

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

England’s Robin Smith facing a bowler Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire said on Tuesday. Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries. He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement,…

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Defending champions Sundowns stumble at Siwelele

General view of boot and a soccer ball. Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele in their Betway Premiership encounter at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts struck first through Vincent Pule in the 27th minute. The winger capitalised on a rare mistake from Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, with Tebogo…

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Slot tight-lipped over Salah’s return to Liverpool team

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah during warming up before a match Arne Slot would not confirm whether Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool’s team for Wednesday’s Premier League match against Sunderland at Anfield, after the Egyptian was left on the bench during the 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday. Forward Salah, fourth on the all-time…

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AmaZulu claim KZN derby bragging rights with Golden Arrows scalp

AmaZulu claimed bragging rights in their KZN derby against Golden Arrows after Riaan Hanamub’s stunning strike made sure of a 1-0 victory at the King Zwelithini Stadium. The win moves Usuthu up to the third in the Betway Premiership standings, four points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates, who have two games in hand. Arrows, meanwhile,…

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