Blitzboks fend off plucky Canada to start LA Sevens on winning note
The Springbok Sevens side started their LA Sevens campaign with a 12-0 win over a plucky Canada on Saturday.
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Proteas brace for date with World Cup destiny: 'Our goal was to inspire a nation'
Win or lose in Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Newlands, the Proteas women have achieved their goal of inspiring a nation and putting women's sport on the South African map.
Lanning wants Australia to stick to the basics in World Cup final
CAPE TOWN : Favourites Australia must stick to the basics and trust their skills in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against South Africa, according to captain Meg Lanning as they prepare to face a home side riding a wave of emotion.
Jaures Dea crowned UAE Warriors Africa featherweight champion - in pictures
Jaures Dea clinched the vacant UAE Warriors Africa featherweight title with a second-round knockout of Mohamed Camara in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Richa Ghosh Lone Indian In Women's T20 World Cup Player Of Tournament Shortlist
Young wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the lone Indian among nine players shortlisted for the Women's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament. India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss against five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday. The 19-year-old's shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa. She smashed two scores in the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to within sight of victory.
Fenestraz on pole with fastest-ever Formula E lap, Van der Linde withdraws from CT e-Prix
Sacha Fenestraz took his maiden Formula E pole position when he put his Nissan on pole for this afternoon's Cape Town e-Prix, while local hero Kelvin van der Linde had his hopes of competing at home cut short.
Shabnim Ismail: Proteas leader, quicker than ever, driving SA's World Cup dream
England, firm favourites in Friday's T20 World Cup semi-final against hosts South Africa at Newlands, looked to be cruising.
'Invincible' Australia Stand Between South Africa And Women's T20 World Cup Title
South Africa will get their fairytale finish at home if they find a way to halt the Australian juggernaut in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Sunday. South Africa showed commendable fighting spirit to upset England in the semifinal but they will need to stitch together a perfect game to topple the mighty Australia, who are the record five-time champions and are in their seventh successive final. South Africa have made rapid strides over the past 12 months and after making the semifinals of the ODI World Cup last year, they entered their maiden final of an ICC event here on Friday.