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OPINION: SA swimmers can make a splash at Paris Olympics
Teenagers are leading the way as South African swimmers continue their long-term build-up to the Paris Olympics. → Read More
Organising and promoting sports events is not as easy as it looks
Hosting a successful sports event is an easy way to give you grey hairs. → Read More
No wiggle room for organisers in Soweto Marathon broadcast debate
When the Soweto Marathon Trust tried to put its foot down, all it did was shut out its only broadcast option. → Read More
OPINION: It will always be dangerous, but F1 is safer than it's ever been
Driver safety has improved by more than 90% since the 1980s. → Read More
Stephen Mokoka charges to another victory at Cape Town Marathon
Kenyan athlete Meseret Meleka shattered the race record in the women's contest. → Read More
With a new-look calendar, the road running season is still in full swing
The Cape Town Marathon will be held this weekend after being pushed back a few weeks on the fixtures list. → Read More
Thrilling but rarely contested, cross country is not appreciated enough
The SA Cross Country Championships will be held in Rustenburg on Saturday. → Read More
In the running: Elite athletes in the hunt for Comrades Marathon titles
A bag full of veteran athletes will line up knowing exactly how to win the race, having done it before. → Read More
Who, where and when: All you need to know about the Comrades Marathon
Five things to know about this weekend's Comrades Marathon in KwaZulu-Natal. → Read More
Johannesburg eager for rematch against Tshwane at netball champs
In the semifinals, Tshwane will face Mangaung and Johannesburg will meet host district Dr Kenneth Kaunda. → Read More
Gauteng teams set their sights on national netball title
Defending champions Cape Winelands picked up their first win, beating Buffalo City 41-28 in their third match of the tournament. → Read More
Tshwane set the early pace at national netball champs
Johannesburg also got their tournament off to a great start, picking up wins over Buffalo City and Mangaung. → Read More
No luck for hockey men as Team SA's campaign comes to a close
The 27-medal haul is the SA squad's lowest at the Commonwealth Games since 1994. → Read More
Daryl Impey beaming with pride after snatching Games medal
Impey was full of praise for teammate Morne van Niekerk, who set him up for the sprint. → Read More
Cape Winelands ready to face the big guns in defence of netball title
The Cape side are up against a full-strength line-up in the senior A-division. → Read More
Swimmers stick up their hands for SA team ahead of Paris Olympics
If the results in Birmingham are anything to go by, the Paris Games will be all about the pool. → Read More
De Lange wrestles his way to silver for Team SA at Commonwealth Games
South Africa pocketed one silver and three bronze medals on day nine of the multi-sport showpiece. → Read More
Lara van Niekerk keeps the medals rolling in for SA women in the pool
The teenager follows in the wake of former Olympic champions Penny Heyns and Tatjana Schoenmaker. → Read More
Ntutu wins gold for Team SA as athletics squad keeps medal count ticking
Jovan van Vuuren secured bronze in the men's long jump final. → Read More
Akani Simbine still hungry for gold after Games silver
After losing his Commonwealth Games title, Akani Simbine says he is still eager to win gold medals for South Africa. → Read More