English: Ball girl at Wimbledon Tennis Championships, 2007. Photo: Wikipedia More destructive rugby injuries have effectively signalled the end of a few players’ season. Yesterday it was Bulls captain Pierre Spies and today’s bad news concerns neck and ankle injuries to Wallaby Pat McCabe and Kings captain Luke Watson respectively. Nostalgic news is that Eastern Province … [Read more...] about Injuries, EPO and sponsors make headlines
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Smit takes early lead at USSA champs
The University of Pretoria‘s Willie Smit (left) won both the opening road stage and the individual time-trial on day one of the Bestmed USSA road cycling championships in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. Photo: Coetzee Gouws/Full Stop Communications Team Bonitas professional Willie Smit put in a dominating performance to claim the first two stages and the yellow jersey on day one … [Read more...] about Smit takes early lead at USSA champs
Neck injury cuts McCabe’s rugby season short
Brumby Runners fullback Pat McCabe. Photo: Wikipedia Pat McCabe‘s Wallabies and Super Rugby season had to be shortened due to a continual neck injury. Brumbies coach Jake White is determined to get him back onto the field. There are fears McCabe will struggle to return to rugby after the fracture he sustained on last year’s spring tour reopened in Saturday night’s 23-21 first … [Read more...] about Neck injury cuts McCabe’s rugby season short
Retired Tour de France rider Moncoutié speaks out
David Moncoutie in 2002. Photo: Wikipedia Frenchman David Moncoutié has proclaimed that the majority of Tour de France winners during the 90′s were using EPO. Recognised as a clean rider over his 16-year career, retired Frenchman David Moncoutié claims that almost every winner of the Tour de France during the 90′s was probably using performance-enhancing drugs. It’s a sentiment … [Read more...] about Retired Tour de France rider Moncoutié speaks out
Team Sky gain sponsor in time for Tour de France
Team Sky in its modified kit, just in time for the 2013 Tour de France.Photo: Team Sky Team Sky has announced a longstanding commitment with 21st Century Fox. The News Corporation’s brand will be particularly noticeable on the rider’s kit and team vehicles. 21st Century Fox is the proposed media and entertainment company that will be formed following News Corporation’s … [Read more...] about Team Sky gain sponsor in time for Tour de France
