'Better and better': Banyana Banyana showing the right stuff despite World Cup heartbreak
Just four years ago, Banyana Banyana had gone without a single victory at their first-ever participation at a FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted in France.
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Watch: How VAR Played A Role In USA's Shock Women's World Cup Elimination
The United States of America (USA) -- the two-time defending Women's World Cup champions -- were knocked out by Sweden in the round of 16 on Sunday. With the scores reading 0-0 after the end of extra-time, the game that went into the penalty shootout, which saw Sweden edging out 5-4 in sudden death. It was a VAR check that played a crucial role in deciding the fate of the game. In the sudden death, the score was tied at 4-4 when USA's Kelley O'Hara hit the woodwork with her shot. Lina Hurtig stepped up next. It seemed that USA goalie Alyssa Naeher had saved her shot but a VAR check deemed it as a goal. Watch the drama here:
SA's Brad Binder finishes 3rd at dramatic British MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro won the British MotoGP on the final lap from world champion Francesco Bagnaia at Silverstone on Sunday, while South Africa's Brad Binder of KTM completed the podium on the return of MotoGP after its mid-season break.
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro wins in Britain with last lap pass
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro passed Ducati's reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia on the last lap to win the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday and take only his second victory in the top category.
Sunday sport: Cork and Waterford gear up for Camogie Final
Waterford will look to make history at Croke Park this evening.
Proteas skipper Msomi disappointed as World Cup ends with a whimper: 'I don't know what to feel'
Proteas captain Bongi Msomi was visibly disappointed as South Africa ended their Netball World Cup on a losing note on Sunday.
Dutch ease past South Africa to set up Spain quarter-final clash
South Africa’s defender #14 Tiisetso Makhubela (L) and Netherlands’ forward #11 Lieke Martens fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney on August 6, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Proteas finish Netball World Cup sixth after bitter Uganda loss
The Proteas could not end their Netball World Cup campaign on a high as they lost to a spirited Uganda team in the fifth-sixth playoff at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday.