Sundowns defeat sees Al Ahly's Pitso question VAR absence from CAF Champions League
Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has lamented the lack of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in CAF club competitions after their 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Pirates recover from disastrous start to crush Eswatini part-timers in CAF Confederation Cup
Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele scored and conceded an own goal as they crushed Eswatini part-timers Royal Leopards 6-2 on Sunday after a disastrous start to their CAF Confederation Cup group match.
Four things the United Rugby Championship taught SA teams this weekend
This weekend saw all South African team in action in the United Rugby Championship. IOL Sport’s Morgan Bolton looks at four lessons the SA teams were taught on tour.
Sporting sanctions can land significant blow on Putin, say experts
PARIS: Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup, the scandal-plagued 2014 Winter Olympics and Gazprom's sponsorship of the Champions League were powerful tools for the country's global image and gained Vladimir Putin prestige amongst the Russian population.
Jones upbeat about Eng Six Nations chances
Eddie Jones insists England enter the decisive rounds of the Six Nations without fear of either of their title rivals.
South Africa set New Zealand 426-run victory chase in second test - Reuters News
Feb 28 : South Africa declared their second innings closed at 354 for nine before tea on day four of the second test in Christchurch on Monday, leaving New Zealand to chase 426 runs for victory.
South Africa eye series-levelling win after Verreynne century
Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne posted an unbeaten century as South Africa set New Zealand a world record chase of 426 runs for victory in the second and final test in Christchurch on Monday.
India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli hits the nets after brief breather
Virat Kohli, who is set to play his landmark 100th Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, returned to the field on Sunday after a brief break. Kohli, who along with stumper Rishabh Pant landed in the city on Saturday, batted at the nets and later underwent a light training session with the rest of the Test team members. Kohli was last seen in action during the limited overs series against the West Indies. Besides the duo, the Test specialists Ravichandran Ashwin, Hanuma Vihari, Jayant Yadav, Umesh Yadav, KS Bharat and rookie left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar also joined in.