Scrappy Springboks overwhelm Georgia 55-10 in Nelspruit
Debutant hooker Marnus van der Merwe scored two tries as South Africa eased to a 55-10 victory over Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday, but the scoreline masked an error-strewn performance.
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McIlroy makes early charge as leader Scheffler starts third round
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland : Home favourite Rory McIlroy birdied three of his first holes to begin a third-round charge in perfect scoring conditions at the British Open on Saturday.
Ducati's Marquez wins Czech GP sprint after penalty scare
Ducati's Marc Marquez took a record-extending 11th sprint win of the MotoGP season at the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, but the Spaniard's celebrations were briefly put on hold during an investigation for tyre pressure infringements.
Tour de France spectator hit by Ineos-Grenadiers team car
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France :An Ineos-Grenadiers team car hit and knocked down a spectator during the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycle race, TV footage showed on Saturday.
Schmidt proud of Wallabies fightback despite first test loss
BRISBANE :Australia coach Joe Schmidt conceded that the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first test on Saturday but thought the Wallabies fightback in the final quarter proved they were developing.
Seville, Alfred and Koech shine in London rain
LONDON :Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in a hot 9.86 seconds.
De Bruyne embracing fresh start at Napoli after Man City departure
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is raring to go at Serie A champions Napoli after not being offered a contract extension by Manchester City, and said linking up with compatriot Romelu Lukaku was part of the appeal.
Arensman gives Ineos something to cheer about as doping cloud hangs
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France :Thymen Arensman gave his Ineos-Grenadiers team something to cheer about as he won the 14th stage of the Tour de France after a superb solo ride in the 182.6-km (113-mile) mountain trek between Pau and Superbagneres on Saturday.