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Marcell Coetzee of the Sharks during The Sharks captains run at Growthpoint Kings Park. Photo: Steve Haag / Gallo Images The Blue Bulls and Sharks have made a few changes for their respective Currie Cup encounters on Saturday. View them here. In more contact sport, South African boxer Danie Venter will face off against his long-lost rival from Barbados, Shawn Cox, at the … [Read more...] about Bulls and Sharks ring changes

Philippe Gilbert. Photo: velonation.com / Sirotti Philippe Gilbert (BMC) has admitted that the rainbow jersey has been a weightier burden than he had expected, but the world champion is determined to defend his title in Florence next week. The Belgian has endured a difficult season and only recorded his first win of the campaign when he claimed stage 12 of the Vuelta a … [Read more...] about Rainbow jersey a burden for Gilbert

Usain Bolt wants a family. Photo: PA Images Usain Bolt admitted that he wanted to start a family at the height of his success. The fastest man in the world had plans to become a father when taking part in the London 2012 Olympics but couldn’t find the time. The 27-year-old sprinter split from British office worker and part-time athlete Megan Edwards, 23, in December. “Hopefully … [Read more...] about Bolt wants to start a family

Simon Yates. Photo: Bryn Lennon / Getty Images As the Tour of Britain heads into its two toughest stages, keep a look out for the young guns on the Great Britain team, and particularly for the Yates brothers, who made such an impact at the Tour de L’Avenir earlier this month. Double L’Avenir stage-winner Simon has his sights set on a top ten finish in London on Sunday, while … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on Yates brothers at Tour of Britain

Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal signs autographs. Photo: Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press Canada will go to the UCI Road World championships starting this weekend without 2012 Giro d’Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal. Svein Tuft will ride the time trial, while Christian Meier and Francois Parisien will take part in the road race. Tuft, who rides for Orica-GreenEdge, won silver in the world … [Read more...] about Hesjedal declines Road Worlds selection