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Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy. Picture: SOWETAN

Reddy upbeat on Athletics South Africa’s future after talks with IAAF

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee CE Tubby Reddy says meeting with international athletics body was ‘constructive’

Rose outlines his difficult journey to first US Open title

England's Justin Rose kisses the U.S. Open Trophy after winning the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Picture: REUTERS
15 hour(s) ago

Englishman Justin Rose has gone from boy wonder to failed pro before claiming his first Major title with victory at the US Open at Merion Golf Club

Shea Shea could be SA’s first Royal Ascot winner

16 hour(s) ago

Champion Shea Shea is the 2-1 favourite and could make Royal Ascot history for South Africa when he takes on 18 rivals at the Berkshire course

Mickelson flies high at Merion

Phil Mickelson of the US tees off on the 14th hole during the first round of the 2013 US Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. Picture: REUTERS
4 day(s) ago

Phil Mickelson soars into contention at the year’s second major with a three-under-par 67

No fried chicken around Garcia’s neck at US Open tee-off

OOPS: Sergio Garcia reacts after an errant tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the 2013 US Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. Picture: REUTERS
4 day(s) ago

Sergio Garcia receives warm welcome from US Open spectators, despite his recent fried chicken jibe at Tiger Woods, but Phil Mickelson is fan favourite

Spain’s new antidoping law may boost its Olympic bid

Eufemiano Fuentes. Picture: REUTERS
4 day(s) ago

Spain has brought itself into line with international guidelines with an antidoping law it hopes will boost Madrid’s chances of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games

Trainer on track to give Greyville a Run For It

4 day(s) ago

Trainer Justin Snaith has the unenviable task of saddling six of the eight runners in the second race at the Durban track

Young southpaws see US rumbles as means to an end

Thabiso Mchunu.  Picture: SOWETAN
4 day(s) ago

Cruiserweight Thabiso Mchunu and IBO welterweight champion Chris van Heerden to travel to the US, both hoping to write a new chapter in their boxing careers

Woods eyes US Open victory at a soggy Merion

FULL OF PROMISE: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, left, and playing partner Tiger Woods of the US walk on the 14th fairway during a practice round for the 2013 US Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday. Picture: REUTERS
5 day(s) ago

World No1 Tiger Woods will try to follow in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan with a historic fourth US Open win

UK mourns death of champion trainer

5 day(s) ago

UK trainer Sir Henry Cecil dies after long battle with stomach cancer, during his tumultuous career he won won 10 British trainers titles

Sprint star Bolt aims to add another notch to his belt

Usain Bolt. Picture: REUTERS
5 day(s) ago

Usain Bolt shrugs off recent defeat by Justin Gatlin and sets his sights on becoming first male athlete to dip under 20 seconds for the 200m this season at Bislett Games

Veteran Christodoulou makes his historic return to SA boxing

Stan Christodoulou, World acclaimed referee and judge. Picture: © SOWETAN
5 day(s) ago

Stan Christodoulou will referee International Boxing Organisation clash between Nkosinathi Joyi and Hekkie Budler, his 200th event as an official

Schwartzel and Els lead SA’s hopes of winning US Open

GETTING READY: Ernie Els walks down the ninth fairway during a practice round for the US Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Picture: REUTERS
5 day(s) ago

Ernie Els, reigning Open champion and two-time US Open winner, leads the South African charge but Charl Schwartzel has shown better form this season

Nadal not setting his sights on Federer’s Grand Slam record

CLAY KING: Rafael Nadal kisses the trophy after winning the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. Picture: REUTERS
6 day(s) ago

Eight-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal does not plan to take on Roger Federer’s record of 17 Grand Slam titles, despite winning his 12th at Roland Garros

Rain has made Merion wide open, says Donald

Luke Donald. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI
6 day(s) ago

Luke Donald prefers Major championship venues to play firm and fast, but rain has softened Merion Golf Club, making the course a little easier ahead of the US Open

Militants pose a threat for Winter Olympic Games

COLD COMFORT: A snowboarder practises at Extreme Park, a Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics venue. Although many venues resemble building sites,  they are expected to be ready for the Winter Games — but that is little comfort to international bobsled athletes trying to practise for this weekend’s World Cup on an ill-prepared track. Picture: REUTERS
6 day(s) ago

Russia will use drones, robotic vehicles and high-speed patrol boats to ensure the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi will be ‘the safest Olympics in history’

Favourite Woods tries again for elusive Major win

IN THE SWING: South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel tees off at the 13th hole during a practice round for the 2013 US Open golf championship, at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The Major tournament gets under way on Thursday. Picture: REUTERS
6 day(s) ago

The 113th US Open, back at Merion Golf Course, is expected to be the most exciting in years, with low scores predicted for the rain-soaked course

Joyi predicts easy night as he challenges Budler for the IBO title

Nkosinathi Joyi. Picture: DAILY DISPATCH
6 day(s) ago

Nkosinathi Joyi expects International Boxing Organisation fight against underdog Hekkie Budler to last no longer than six rounds

Mercedes and Pirelli to face tribunal over testing

HOT WATER: The Mercedes Formula One team faces an inquiry into in-season tyre testing with Pirelli. Picture: REUTERS
7 day(s) ago

Mercedes Formula One team and tyre supplier Pirelli are to appear before an international tribunal in Paris to answer charges of illegal testing

Hamilton finds a third way in Canadian Grand Prix

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain looks on in the garage during the third practice session of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Picture:  REUTERS
7 day(s) ago

Lewis Hamilton secures third place in the Canadian Grand Prix, after previous visits to the track ended in three wins and two crashes

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Bafana get reprieve as Ethiopia admit mistake

Ethiopia soccer officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and are resigned to being stripped of three points, potentially handing South Africa and Botswana a 2014 lifeline.

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