Gary Player of South Africa watches a shot during the Greats of Golf exhibition on May 4 in Woodlands, Texas. The South African will host the Gary Player Invitational on July 22 in England. Photo: AFP With ten South Africans in the field of this week’s British Open at Muirfield, and the first round played on an emotional 95th birthday for former president Nelson Mandela, Gary … [Read more...] about Player has big hopes for Open Championship
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A Tour de France cycling scandal that caps them all
Chris Froome has lit up this year’s Tour de France, and remains the favourite to win in Paris, but his choice of hat is threatening to create the next big scandal in cycling. Tour de France: A cycling scandal to cap them all – why are the world’s best riders refusing to wear the classic headgear? Photo: The Independent Across the sport, purists are campaigning for winners to … [Read more...] about A Tour de France cycling scandal that caps them all
CSA makes national selection panel public
Cricket South Africa announced today the re-appointment of Andrew Hudson as convener of the national selection committee as well as the appointment of two new selectors in former KwaZulu-Natal wicketkeeper Linda Zondi and former Gauteng all-rounder Hussein Manack. Cricket South Africa (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Shafiek Abrahams, who like Hudson represented the Proteas at full … [Read more...] about CSA makes national selection panel public
Murray to bounce back in Hamburg triathlon
Richard Murray will be looking to repeat his win in the German city of Hamburg when he takes on an international field during the ITU World Triathlon Series race on Saturday. Murray set for action in Hamburg. Last year, Murray had the best race of his career when he outsprinted Spain’s Javier Gomez to take the win. Murray, who is currently fourth overall in the series, will be … [Read more...] about Murray to bounce back in Hamburg triathlon
Riders prepare for the legendary Jock
Comrades of cycling to test the toughest. Photo: Sport Industry Riders can expect a painful history lesson from the 30th Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG, as they ascend the misty hights of Long Tom Pass en route to Nelspruit on July 20. It is perhaps fitting that this Mpumalanga pass, which takes participants into South Africa’s colourful past, forms the … [Read more...] about Riders prepare for the legendary Jock