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George's Lloyd Bosman was in control from the outset to win the 2025 1City Marathon at Baywest Mall

1City Marathon organisers set sights on 4,500 entries for this year's event

Entries have opened for the 10th anniversary of the 1 City Marathon at Baywest Mall on December 6, with organizers targeting a record 4,500 runners across four race distances.

China's Zheng Qinwen returns to Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their final at the China Open in Beijing on Sunday

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made history as the first home player to win the China Open, overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to capture her maiden WTA 1000 title.

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 Kimi Antonelli.

Chelsea's English midfielder Jordan Henderson celebrates with teammates after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London on October 10, 2026.

Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Jordan Henderson starred with two goals and an assist as Chelsea stormed to a 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth, earning high praise from manager Xabi Alonso.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation announced Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after launching urgent disciplinary proceedings following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Ben Donaldson of Australia looks on after the Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on October 10, 2026.

Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has urged his team to bounce back in Sydney after their unbeaten start came to a halt with a 50-19 defeat against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

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

Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Juan Manuel Cerundolo in straight sets to begin his Shanghai Masters campaign, while Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime battled through tight matches.

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 Adare Manor.

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 league's relaunch efforts.

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.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates dismissing Australia’s David Warner at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2023.
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Rabada absence puts focus on Nortje

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead, paving the way for fast bowler Anrich Nortje to provide the X-factor as South Africa begins its title defence.

Former player and pundit Gary Lineker

Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker

Gary Lineker has urged Manchester City to accept any sanctions handed down after being found guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial rule breaches, calling it vital for the good of the game.

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 emotional toll of the attacks.

Proteas spinner Simon Harmer is relishing a chance to face the Aussies in the first cricket Test starting in Durban on Friday

Harmer finds calm before Aussie examination

Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer feels better prepared than ever as South Africa prepares to face Australia in their upcoming three-Test series at Kingsmead in Durban.

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door for a possible Portugal return, after apologising for his walkout

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an apology for walking out on the Portugal squad during their Nations League campaign, while accusing manager Jorge Jesus of repeatedly breaking his word regarding playing time.