Lusapho April. Photo: Gallo Images South Africa’s hope of a good showing in the men’s marathon event at the Athletics World Championships in Moscow was dealt a further blow yesterday when Lusapho April pulled out due to an Achilles injury. “I’m very disappointed I will miss the world champs,” April said on Tuesday. “I have Achilles tendonitis and it could take weeks or months … [Read more...] about SA athletes pull out of World Championships
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Igesund picks Bafana players on form
Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund announced his squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Burkina Faso in Durban on Tuesday. Igesund says he rewarded form in Bafana squad selection. Photo: Sapa The national coach sprung a few surprises and justified his comments last week by rewarding players who shone in the recent Cosafa Cup, where South Africa ended … [Read more...] about Igesund picks Bafana players on form
Southern Kings’ Marais joins Sharks
Southern Kings full-back SP Marais joined the Sharks on the back of the Eastern Cape franchise’s relegation from Super Rugby. On the move: SP Marais. Photo: Planet Rugby The 24-year-old was a solid performer for the Kings during their maiden season, but like many of his team-mates has moved on from franchise. The Sharks get their Currie Cup campaign underway on Friday night … [Read more...] about Southern Kings’ Marais joins Sharks
Who is the highest paid female of them all?
Marion Bartoli at practice. Photo: Lucas Oleniuk / Toronto Star Forbes magazine has released a list of the world’s 10 top-paid female athletes. Can you guess who is at number one? World number one golfer Tiger Woods is all smiles after his victory in the Bridgestone Invitational and he says he is feeling good about his game coming into the PGA Championship, which starts at Oak … [Read more...] about Who is the highest paid female of them all?
Black participation in horse racing on track
Black participation in horse racing gets on track. Photo: Thinkstock Share ownership syndicates put in place to attract black participants to the world of horse breeding and horse racing are beginning to show results. Black ownership in this arena was previously unheard of. The industry has long been regarded as the domain of the very rich. And in South Africa, race was added … [Read more...] about Black participation in horse racing on track
