Lukhanyo Am backing Boks to end losing streak Down Under
By their own admission, the Springboks haven't had much success in Australia recently, but Lukhanyo Am is backing them to get the job done this year.
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Pirates coach Riveiro on downing Royal AM: 'A very good 60 minutes from us'
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro paid credit to his side following their 1-0 away defeat of Royal AM on Wednesday.
Man said 'I am here to kill the Queen' as he 'carried crossbow' at Windsor Castle, court hears
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India vs Zimbabwe: If youngsters reach out to me, I am there to answer their queries, says Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan might have been relegated to vice-captaincy after KL Rahul's late inclusion but the team's senior-most player is always ready to lend a helping hand to the youngsters who seek out for him. Dhawan was all set to lead the team in a three-match ODI series but now that he will be performing the duties of a deputy, he is ready to to put his best foot forward. "I quite enjoy sharing my experience with the youngsters in the team. I first came here in 2014 (actually 2013), when Duncan Fletcher was the Indian coach. If they (youngsters) reach out to me for any suggestions, I am (always) there to answer them," Dhawan told reporters at a media conference.
I am aiming for Olympic gold – George
Nigeria’s Patience Okon George reacts after competing in the women’s 400m heats during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
I am fitter and stronger than I have been in a while, very well prepared for my next bout: Vijender Singh
One of Indian boxing's biggest poster boys, who has an Olympic bronze medal to his name, is now geared up for this 14th professional bout and he doesn't want to carry the baggage of the maiden defeat of his pro career into his next bout. The Bhiwani star will face the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union champion Ghana's Eliasu Sulley on August 17 in Raipur. Vijender's pro boxing dominance has been evident since he turned pro in 2015. He has hit the ring 13 times and emerged victorious on 12 occasions, including 8 wins by knockouts. Ahead of his 14th pro bout Vijender spoke to TimesofIndia.com about his professional career so far, his defeat last year, Indian boxers' show at the recently concluded CWG 2022 and much more...
High-flying Lukhanyo Am reluctant to accept personal plaudits: 'I'm gutted about the result'
Lukhanyo Am played what could justifiably be regarded as his best game in a Springbok jersey but defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday soured the moment.