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Manchester City's Iliman Ndiaye vies with Liverpool's Bradley Barcola during the  Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday

City shrug off uncertain future to beat 10-man Liverpool

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 11, 2026.

Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

Max Verstappen completed a flawless weekend under the lights to capture his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory, ahead of Charles Leclerc and…

NEW START: Ludumo Lamati celebrates Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's arrival in Johannesburg.
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Mthintelwa's promoter ditches him after his relocation to Johannesburg

Promoter KayB Promotions has severed ties with rising Mthatha flyweight Sinovuyo Mthintelwa following his relocation to Johannesburg to join…

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya crosses the line to win the Melbourne Marathon on October 11, 2026.

Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

Eliud Kipchoge claimed his first marathon victory in three years, setting a race record in Melbourne as part of his ambitious seven-continent World…

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on Saturday.

Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen steers his car during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 4, 2026.

Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

Fresh off a chaotic victory at Sepang, Max Verstappen faces a major challenge at the Singapore Grand Prix, tackling extreme heat, potential rain,…

American Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk

Furyk vows US will 'do more' to end Ryder Cup losing streak

US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk is demanding unprecedented preparation from his team as they aim to end a decades-long losing run on European soil at…

Jon Rahm will not return to LIV Golf, the star's lawyer said this week

Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms

Former world number one Jon Rahm is parting ways with LIV Golf over unacceptable proposed terms, delivering a massive setback to the bankrupt…

South African triathlete Jamie Riddle is planning an aggressive swim strategy for Saturday’s Ironman World Championship in Kona, where he will have another crack at breaking into the top five when he crosses the finish line
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Jamie Riddle ready to roll dice in Kona

South Africa's Jamie Riddle prepares to challenge the world's best at the Ironman World Championships in Kona with an aggressive swim strategy.

Landile Ngxeke beat Filipino Michael Mendoza to win one of his many regional titles.

Ngxeke vows to be Malajika family party pooper in IBO title clash

Landile Ngxeke is ready to spoil the Malajika family celebration as he gears up to clash with Charlton Malajika for the vacant IBO bantamweight…

Championship leader Ian Riddle leads Elan Buchman in their VW SupaPolos at Aldo Scribante Raceway during Round 5.

Regional racing returns to Aldo Scribante Raceway

Round 7 of the Algoa Motorsport Club Regional and Club Championship arrives at Aldo Scribante Raceway, featuring intense title fights in modified…

A bus of men from Khulani, Old Selbornian and Haven Hills Athletic Clubs at the 2025 ELMM 10km in Bunkers Hill.

Running in footsteps of SA's greatest athletes

The US's Coco Gauff leaves the court after losing her women's singles match against Belgium's Elise Mertens at the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday

Gauff says online abuse was 'draining' after China Open exit

After an early exit at the China Open amid a barrage of online racist abuse, Coco Gauff withdraws from next week's Wuhan Open citing fatigue and the…

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after winning the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday

Djokovic credits his sheer grit for win at China Open

Novak Djokovic secured the 102nd title of his career and extended his flawless record in Beijing to 34-0 after Alex de Minaur was forced to retire…

The death of Zolani Tete has led to Azinga Fuzile leaving to train in Johannesburg under Phumzile Matyhila and Colin Nathan.

Bosses deny Tete gymnasium closure amid Fuzile's departure

Management of the late former world champion Zolani Tete's boxing club has dismissed claims of permanent closure, clarifying future plans as star…

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa  is flanked by trainer Thembani Gopheni  and manager Khwezi Booi.
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Mthintelwa’s career nosedives as ordered rematch fizzles out

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's quest to avenge his controversial loss to Siyamthanda Mbali has hit a dead end after licensing issues led to his removal from…

Race winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates following the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 4, 2026

Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Despite tropical downpours, software glitches, and tactical tyre gambles at Sepang, modern F1 stars delivered a thrilling race. Here are the top…

Zolisa Batyi sends Lucky Hobyane to the canvas during their SA featherweight title clash at the Orient Theatre in 2024. Batyi returns to the ring next month against Likho Sigaba.

Batyi pins hopes on bout against bosom buddy for a win

Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi prepares to clash with unbeaten friend Likho Sigaba for the WBA Gold title at Guild Theatre as he…

Moyisi Booi, whose last bout was a controversial draw against David Nunez, does not yet know the identity of his next opponent.

Booi in dark with identity of next challenger

Michael Stephen ahead of Stuart White and Charl Visser in the rain at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday

Michael Stephen shows his class in the rain

South African racing icon Michael Stephen mastered torrential rain at Aldo Scribante Raceway, securing a sensational victory and podium finish…