Soccer
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AFCON back to every two years as CAF reverses course on format
CAF performs U-turn as AFCON returns to biennial tournament format with 2027 edition in East Africa and future dates already confirmed
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Mbappe persona non grata in China even after apology
Real Madrid issue apology after Kylian Mbappe’s Mao Zedong comments spark fury in China with sponsors and La Liga paying heavy price
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Young Bafana prove SA youth model works beyond rugby pitch
SA U15 boys stage dramatic comeback to beat France 3-2 at U15 World Cup showing same mental toughness that drives junior rugby success
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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after Mao comments spark fury
Kylian Mbappe loses major Chinese sponsors after video emerges of him joking about Mao Zedong as brands impose zero tolerance policy
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Kane lifts Ballon d’Or then sets sights on Champions league glory
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or as first English winner in 25 years then sets sights on Champions League and England glory at 33
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Kuils River’s Naylene honoured as a top achiever at TuksSport High School
Kuils River matriculant Naylene Morgan received a Top Achiever Award at TuksSport in Pretoria for excellence in academics and soccer.
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Nightmare for Carrick as Como run riot in Old Trafford mauling
Nico Paz’s brace inspires Como to crushing 4-1 win over Man United. Red Devils extend winless run to seven as pressure mounts on Carrick.
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Kogan confirms regulator has ultimate power to oust City owners
England’s football regulator can force Man City owners to sell with “absolute power” if guilty verdict stands. PM Burnham’s comments spark fury.
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Ronaldo punished with suspension for abandoning Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and €255 fine after walking out of Portugal camp during September’s UEFA Nations League fixtures.
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SA’s big weekend with European rugby and Proteas vs Australia
Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns whilst Proteas attempt to strike back against Australia in Gqeberha.
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