Thomas Bach has become the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee and succeeds Jacques Rogge who is standing down after 12 years. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images The German Thomas Bach has been elected as the International Olympic Committee president, which makes him one of the most powerful figures in world sport and global affairs. Bach had long … [Read more...] about Bach chosen as International Olympic Committee president
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Nothing changes as Boks go head-to-head with All Blacks
Chiliboy Ralepelle practices his kicking skills during a South Africa Springboks training session at Western Springs Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Jason Oxenham / Getty Images The Springboks will go head-to-head with the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match in Auckland on Saturday and coach Heyneke Meyer has named an unchanged squad. On … [Read more...] about Nothing changes as Boks go head-to-head with All Blacks
Alonso and Domenicali pay tribute to departing Massa
Felipe Massa is to depart Ferrari. Photo: PA Fernando Alonso and Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali paid tribute to Felipe Massa, who will leave the Italian team at the end of the year to be replaced by Kimi Raikkonen. The 32-year-old Brazilian has raced for Ferrari for eight seasons, notching up 11 wins and helping the Scuderia to constructors’ titles in 2007 and … [Read more...] about Alonso and Domenicali pay tribute to departing Massa
Bolt confesses to ignoring sex ban
Usain refused to give up partying as it was his way of letting off steam. Photo: Getty Images Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt revealed that he ignored a sex ban imposed by his coach because he needs to “live fast”. The 27-year-old has written in ‘Faster than Lightning: My autobiography’, which is being serialised by The Times, that he failed to listen to his coach’s advice … [Read more...] about Bolt confesses to ignoring sex ban
Absa Premiership swings back into action
Absa Premiership trophy. Photo: Muzi Ntombela / BackpagePix The Absa Premiership returns this week in what is the start of a busy 10-day period for most clubs when three rounds of fixtures are set to be played. SuperSport United will put their 100 percent winning start on the line in round four, although they are only in action on Sunday when they come up against newly promoted … [Read more...] about Absa Premiership swings back into action
