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Mercedes and Pirelli await verdict in F1 ‘illegal tyre test’ case.Photo: AP Images A verdict is expected today into whether Mercedes and Pirelli broke Formula 1‘s rules with an illegal tyre test. A hearing took place on Thursday at the FIA‘s headquarters in Paris. The governing body’s international tribunal was told Mercedes did not get permission to take part in the three-day … [Read more...] about Mercedes and Pirelli await F1 verdict

Ricky Ponting of Australia is chaired from the ground by David Warner and Michael Clarke after retiring from International cricket during day four of the Third Test Match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA Ground.Photo: Getty Images Australian captain Michael Clarke has paid tribute to Ponting after his former skipper announced that he will retire from all forms of … [Read more...] about Ricky Ponting retires from all cricket

Vodacom Durban July. Photo: John Lewis Glyn Schofield has been booked to ride E-Jet in the Vodacom Durban July, which will be held at the Greyville Racecourse in Durban on July 6, while the country’s champion elect jockey Piere Strydom will attempt a double in the big race aboard Pomodoro. Sean Tarry, who trains that pair, said also that Bernard Fayd’herbe would ride Whiteline … [Read more...] about Preparations for Durban July looks good

Black Wing. Photo: Gold Circle/Vodacom Durban July Capetown Noir has been confirmed a Vodacom Durban July runner by Dean Kannemeyer and will avoid the Betting World Derby at Clairwood this Sunday, while two other July contenders Gothic and Wild One will also bypass the race. Kannemeyer’s decision to run Capetown Noir in the big one was made easier by the handicappers dropping … [Read more...] about Prospective champions ready for Durban July

Tennis legend Bob Hewitt. Photo: INLSA Defamed tennis star Bob Hewitt has been called in to court in South Africa on charges of rape and indecent assault affecting women he coached when they were girls. He reigned as one of the greatest doubles players of all time, according to sources in South Africa. Hewitt, 73, who last year was suspended indefinitely from the International … [Read more...] about Tennis star Bob Hewitt faces rape charges