Johannesburg – ANY side that plays South Africa in South Africa knows they are in for a very tough time, but New Zealand believe they have the team to do the job....more

‘Hand of Phillips’ emerges as PSL targets Maradona

Johannesburg – The celebrated “Hand of God” may have nothing to do with it, but PSL CEO Trevor Phillips has more than a hand in the initiative to bring Argentinian soccer icon Diego Maradona to South Africa as a special guest during the proposed international four-club tournament early in the New Year....more

Goosen confirms his availability for Limpopo Classic

Windhoek – WORLD number five Retief Goosen yesterday confirmed he will available for the Limpopo Classic when it breaks new ground as the season-opening event on the 2005-2006 Sunshine Tour summer swing in November....more

Kallis and Flintoff share ICC award honours

Sydney – South Africa’s Jacques Kallis and England’s Ashes star Andrew Flintoff shared the International Cricket Council’s 2005 Player of the Year award....more

Soccer battle hots up

Johannesburg – The fierce battle for Premier Soccer League honours will intensify during a pressure-cooker programme of seven games tonight with Mamelodi Sundowns and defending champions Kaizer Chiefs hot on the heels of log leaders Orlando Pirates....more

Barker finalises deal with Bucks

Durban – Former Bafana Bafana soccer coach Clive Barker touched down at East London yesterday to finalise a deal to coach Bush Bucks temporarily after the sudden resignation of Professor Ngubane three weeks ago....more

Rovers are crowned knockout champions

FAIRVIEW Rovers dashed Atlantic Spurs’ hopes of becoming the first team from the lower leagues to win the coveted Nasb Mala Moodaley KO Cup at the Gelvan Track on Sunday evening....more

Proposed Test match against Italians is called off

Johannesburg – The South African Rugby Union and the Italian Rugby Federation announced yesterday that the proposed Test match between the Springboks and Italy, scheduled for Saturday, December 3 in Rome, will not take place....more

Major blow for WP rugby as Mendez is ruled out

Cape Town – Western Province received a major setback in their preparations for the semi-final Currie Cup rugby encounter against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday....more

Kenton win Whiteside tourney

THE Barclays Whisky Whiteside tournament provided a real ding-dong battle in Grahamstown at the weekend before Kenton went on to pip the Woods for the title....more