Ryder Cup captain Donald in contention in Sun City
Luke Donald stayed in contention at the Nedbank Golf Challenge after battling his way to a one-over-par 73 to sit two shots off the pace after a long and action-packed Saturday in Sun City.
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Maddison injured 2 days after being selected for World Cup
LONDON: James Maddison, who was a surprise inclusion in England’s squad for the World Cup, limped off with a suspected hamstring injury while playing for Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. The playmaker fell to the ground off the ball in the 22nd minute against West Ham and was holding the back of his right leg when medical staff came onto the field.
Poland World Cup warm-up moved after crack found at stadium
WARSAW: Poland’s final warmup game ahead of the World Cup will not be held at the National Stadium as planned due to a construction defect. Poland’s Football Association said the game with Chile on Wednesday will be moved to the Legia Warsaw Stadium. Sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk said on Saturday that the National Stadium’s architects and builders have advised the immediate closure of the venue because it requires urgent repairs.
Ga Law holds on to win Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham
Ga Law finished with a flourish to collar French Dynamite and give trainer Jamie Snowden and jockey Jonathan Burke victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
New Zealand edge England in thrilling women's Rugby World Cup final
Ruahei Demant and Sarah Hunter, the respective captains of New Zealand and England, said they hope Saturday's women's Rugby World Cup final can "inspire the next generation" after the Black Ferns clinched a sixth title with a thrilling 34-31 victory in Auckland.
Mission accomplished, Smith heads back into retirement after rugby World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND: Wayne Smith said he would be heading back into retirement after transforming the Black Ferns from a side humbled in Europe at the end of last year into world champions again on Saturday (Nov 12).
England hurt but proud after rugby World Cup final loss
AUCKLAND: England captain Sarah Hunter said her record-breaking team would not be defined by defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday (Nov 12) and had much to be proud of in elevating the women's game.
Pirates beat Chiefs to set up Carling Cup final against Sundowns
Orlando Pirates claimed Soweto derby bragging rights, edging rivals Kaizer Chiefs 6-5 in a penalty shootout in their Carling Black Label Cup semi-final on Saturday at FNB Stadium.