Igesund says Bafana’s fate in their hands
CAPE TOWN. — Group A of the 2014 Chan tournament looks headed for a photo-finish with three teams still in with a chance to proceed to the last eight.
Mighty Warriors’ fitness improving
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter MIGHTY Warriors technical advisor Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe says he is happy with his team’s preparations ahead of two friendly matches against Egypt next week in Cairo.
Stallions hand Warriors lifeline
CAPE TOWN. — A very late goal by Burkina Faso at Athlone last night breathed life into the Warriors’ 2014 CHAN campaign, which has been crippled by a lack of…
Mayweather wants SA fight
JOHANNESBURG. — Floyd Mayweather says it has been a dream of his to fight in South Africa. The American superstar arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday wearing a T-shirt with a…
Rafa soars in the heat
MELBOURNE. — Rafa Nadal and Victoria Azarenka swept into the third round of the Australian Open under the protection of the Rod Laver Arena roof yesterday as sweltering temperatures, lightning…
Sri Lanka battle on
SHARJAH. — Sri Lanka fought hard against Pakistani spinners led by Saeed Ajmal to reach 220 for five at close on the opening day of the third Test in Sharjah…
Rory in good start
ABU DHABI. — Henrik Stenson’s magical touch deserted him on the first day back in office in the new year, but world No 7 Rory McIlroy posted a solid opening…
Gunners won’t outspend rivals
LONDON. — Arsenal may be firmly in the title race thanks in part to the summer signing of Mesut Ozil, but the club remain staunch that they will not try…
‘Rooney makes me a better player’
LONDON. — Robin van Persie says that the presence of Wayne Rooney makes him a better player — and believes he has the same effect on his Manchester United team-mate.
Ancelotti hails pepe, ramos
MADRID. — Coach Carlo Ancelotti has singled out centre halves Sergio Ramos and Pepe for special praise after lauding Real Madrid’s improved defensive performances since the turn of the year.



