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Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams in US Open cruise, rain holds up Roger Federer. Photo: AFP US Open favourites Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams cruised into the US Open on Monday but 17-time major winner Roger Federer was thwarted by rain. Nadal, the second-seeded 2010 champion who watched the 2012 US Open from his home in Spain as he endured a seven-month injury layoff, cruised … [Read more...] about Nadal and Williams advance with ease at US Open

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says they were not happy with their below-par performance against Argentina. Photo: Daniel Salvatori / Reuters South Africa skipper Jean de Villiers stated yesterday that an unimpressive win over Argentina was a timely reminder that the Springboks must improve before tackling Australia and New Zealand during September. A subdued national squad … [Read more...] about Springboks admit they need to improve

Stuart Baxter. Photo: Backpagepix Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter said his side will get over the hangover of defeat by Orlando Pirates this past weekend when they face Moroka Swallows in an Absa Premiership fixture on Tuesday night. “It is a bitter pill to swallow losing to arch-rivals (Pirates). This is football though and we need to focus on the next challenge which is … [Read more...] about Chiefs focusing on their next match against Moroka Swallows

Usain Bolt. Photo: Jamaica Observer Sprint legend Usain Bolt is among six Jamaicans confirmed for the Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Bolt will compete in the men’s 100 metres, his first race since the Moscow World Championships. The six-time Olympic champion stole the spotlight at the Moscow World Championships by completing a triple gold-medal performance. Bolt … [Read more...] about Bolt to compete in Zurich Diamond League

Bongani Khumalo. Photo: Backpagepix The Bafana Bafana squad which will play Botswana in a vital 2014 World Cup qualifier on September 7 has been unveiled by coach Gordon Igesund. Bafana Bafana have to ensure a result against Botswana in order to have a chance to qualify for the next stage of 2014 World Cup qualification, with their progress also dependant on Ethiopia’s result … [Read more...] about Igesund announces Bafana squad for Botswana clash