Netball SA announces expanded group of 17 contracted national players

Netball South Africa has announced an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, and an additional seven training partners Netball South Africa has taken a significant step towards the professionalisation of the sport. The federation has announced an expanded group of 17 contracted national players and an additional seven training partners. Netball South Africa says…

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Burnley clash like a final: Haaland

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says their next Premier League game against Burnley is like a final after Sunday’s 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal, which handed them the chance to go top with a win in midweek. Arsenal have topped the table since October, but City, who have a game…

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Blitzboks clinch Hong Kong sevens title with 35-7 win over Argentina

Blitzboks defeat Argentina in Hong Kong It’s taken 33 years of trying, but finally on the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong sevens, South Africa can call themselves champions at the home of sevens rugby. The Blitzboks beat Argentina 35-7 in the final. History made in Hong Kong! #Blitzboks #HSBCSVNS #PoweredByUnity pic.twitter.com/fe76zymiv0 — Springbok Sevens…

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Polokwane City, Chiefs share spoils in 0-0 draw

Kazeir Chiefs share spoils with Polokwane City in 0-0 draw Polokwane City has held Kaizer Chiefs to a goalless draw in a Betway Premiership match at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane. Amakhosi came into this match looking to cement their place in position three, while the hosts were keen to hold on to…

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Sundowns to clash with Esperance for spot in CAF final

Mamelodi Sundowns players training ahead of match against Esperance of Tunisia. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, and his players realise that they cannot rest on their laurels, despite enjoying a slender 1-nil lead against Esperance of Tunisia. Sundowns defeated the Tunisian giants in the first leg semi-final clash in Tunisia last Sunday. The winners of…

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Fils powers past Rublev to win Barcelona Open

France’s Arthur Fils celebrates winning his men’s singles final match against Russia’s Andrey Rublev. Frenchman Arthur Fils continued his run of good form since returning from an eight-month injury layoff as he overpowered Russia’s higher-ranked Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6(2) to win the Barcelona Open, clinching his first title since 2024. Fils, who suffered a lower-back…

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Chizzy Iwai ties course record, leads by 2 at LA Championship

FILE | Golf ball. Japan’s Chizzy Iwai posted a bogey-free 9-under-par round of 63 on Thursday to grab a two-stroke lead at the LA Championship in Tarzana, California. Iwai tied the course record in pristine conditions at the El Caballero Country Club. Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad and South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai each carded 63 at the…

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