US Open Champion, Aryna Sabalenka Defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka, retained her US Open crown when she beat home favourite, Amanda Anisimova, in the final at Flushing Meadows in New York. The Belarusian maintained a steadier level of tennis to win 6-3, 7-6 in a battle between two of the biggest ball-strikers in the women’s game….
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen in action. Nigeria substitute Tolu Arokodare’s overhead kick early in the second half secured a 1-0 home victory over Rwanda on Saturday that keeps alive his country’s World Cup qualifying hopes. The win moved them up to third in the standings, six points behind leaders South Africa with three matches remaining. Nigeria…
Erasmus disappointed by lost opportunity in New Zealand defeat
The Springboks New Zealand hung on for a 24-17 victory over South Africa in round three of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park in Auckland. The Springboks were their own worst enemies for most of the match, and eventually had to settle for nothing more than a losing bonus point from a frustrating and error-prone…
The Proteas cricket team South African sports enthusiasts are in for another treat on this Super Sunday. Two National teams are hoping to do what the World Champions Springboks failed to do in Auckland on Saturday, to fly the flag of the Rainbow Nation. The Springbok Women take on France in a Pool D decider…
A player hits a golf ball. Children from disadvantaged communities will participate in the Children’s Golf Masters Tournament to be held in Greyville, Durban, this Sunday. The children come from townships, rural areas and informal settlements around KwaZulu-Natal. The event aims to uplift disadvantaged children and teach them the game of golf. Tournament Publicity Secretary…
Bafana Bafana team. The South African men’s football team is a step closer to qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the Americas. Bafana Bafana retained their five-point lead over second-placed Benin in Group C following a 3-0 victory over Lesotho in Bloemfontein tonight. And the third from Appollis!! pic.twitter.com/cEKeEJsHGy — Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana)…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday set up four working groups, including one on the protection of female sports and another on commercial opportunities, as it looks to reshape the Games under new president Kirsty Coventry. Coventry had already said in June the IOC would spearhead discussions on gender eligibility criteria in sports, four years after…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday after snatching it from McLaren’s Lando Norris with a last-gasp effort. Norris had gone top with his final flying lap at the “Pista Magica”, but four-time world champion Verstappen secured the pole by crossing…
[File Image] New Zealand’s Samuel Whitelock and South Africa’s Duane Vermeulen in action during a lineout. The Springboks cannot escape the magnitude of the occasion of their round three Rugby Championship showdown against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand will be defending a proud 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park…
