Tour de France: Chris Froome’s rocky road to glory in Paris. Photo: Getty Images By professional cycling’s very nature, Tour de France champion Chris Froome has had a long way to go to reach the summit of his sport, but his road to the top was rockier than most. Born in Kenya to English parents in 1985, Froome’s journey to the podium in Paris began when he sold avocados from … [Read more...] about Froome’s bumpy road to Tour de France glory
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Cricket South Africa appoints Lorgat as CEO
Chris Nenzani, Cricket South Africa, Cricket South Africa CEO, CSA, CSA CEO, CSA President, Haroon Lorgat, ICC, International Cricket Council … [Read more...] about Cricket South Africa appoints Lorgat as CEO
Proteas promise to improve
Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara plays a shot during their first ODI against South Africa in Colombo July 20, 2013. Photo: Dinuka Liyanawatte / Reuters The Castle Lager Proteas can look forward to what remains of the ODI series against Sri Lanka with the consolation that their performances can only improve, after their 180-run thrashing in the first match on Saturday in … [Read more...] about Proteas promise to improve
MotoGP winner Marquez continues to surprise
MotoGP: Marc Marquez continues to surprise and excel. Photo: Empics Steve Parrish is a BBC motorcycling commentator at Laguna Seca. While talking to BBC Sport’s Tom Rostance, he tells us why Marc Marquez is full of surprises. It’s half-term report time in MotoGP and new boy Marc Marquez just has to have an A+. This kid is extraordinary. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone like … [Read more...] about MotoGP winner Marquez continues to surprise
Girdlestone wins second Jock title
Westvaal-BMC’s Dylan Girdlestone celebrates his second victory in the Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG, at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Action Photo Dylan Girdlestone sealed his second victory in the 151km Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique in a dramatic two-man sprint in the third and final stage at Mbombela (Nelspruit) in Mpumalanga on Saturday. In the … [Read more...] about Girdlestone wins second Jock title