Improved performance by SA men's hockey in defeat to Germany
While they might have lost 1-6 to Germany in their FIH Hockey League clash on Thursday, South Africa put in a much-improved performance.
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Faf leaves IPL champs Chennai after 11 years, eyes elusive title with Bangalore
Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis will be donning red at this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in last week's auction.
The mysterious letter sent to Wales' head coach after 'cocky' English train conversation
To this day, it remains a curious episode.
'Africa's Pep' Pitso Mosimane told to 'forget about Europe' amid FIFA awards snub
CNN once branded South Africa's premier coach Pitso Mosimane as "Africa's Pep Guardiola" following his astounding exploits with, firstly, Mamelodi Sundowns, and more recently with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, live cricket score and updates:New Zealand will look to tighten their grip over South Africa in the opening Test when they resume batting on the second day of play in Christchurch on Friday. Earlier, New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the Test after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Blomstrand, Cantero Gutierrez grab early Cape Town Open lead
The Challenge Tour golfers dominated the leaderboard after Thursday's opening round of the Cape Town Open with several South Africans lurking behind.
Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane Slams Century To Keep Himself In Contention For India Spot
His Test career at stake, beleaguered India batter Ajinkya Rahane compiled a much-needed century to keep himself in India reckoning while guiding Mumbai to 263 for three against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Mumbai were also boosted by Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 121 off 219 balls on the first day of their elite group D match. The focus was, however, firmly on Rahane who ended the day at an unbeaten 108 from 250 deliveries.
India are favourites on grass court: Legendary Vijay Amritraj on Davis Cup tie vs Denmark
Davis Cup final thrice, in 1966, 1974 and 1987. But, for the Indian tennis stalwart Vijay Amritraj, the title clash against the much-fancied Swedish side at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg in 1987 will always hold a special place of pride in his heart. Although India lost 5-0 in the summit clash, it was the visiting team’s impressive run in the 'World Cup of tennis' – especially the come-from-behind 3-2 win against Australia in the semifinals – that made everyone sit up and take notice of the country's charge in the racquet sport.