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by Siphiwe Hlongwane on August 31st, 2010

Pitso Mosimane announced a strong squad for the 2012 Afcon qualifier against Niger on Saturday. It is encouraging to see Jingles including youngsters like SuperSport United striker Kermit Erasmus, Daylon Claasen, Keegan Ritchie and Andile Jali. It sh...

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Just when you thought it was safe to get back onto the cricket field

by Adam Wakefield on August 30th, 2010

I awoke on Sunday awash with a dazed feeling (thanks Bokke ... see previous post) which, after logging onto a well-known cricket website, was exasperated a thousand fold. News had broken that Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer, among o...

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Bokke continue to frustrate...and win

by Adam Wakefield on August 29th, 2010

I happened to be in a mate's car driving past Loftus Versveld after the game against Australia, and what struck me was the sombre attitude of the supporters leaving the heartland of Bulle rugby. I've been privileged enough to watch the last two Tests...

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It's the league title or the highway for Habas

by Joseph Misika on August 26th, 2010

Winning the league is Antonio Lopez Habas's first mandate as Mamelodi Sundowns coach, he can then activate the clause in his contract of renewing for an extra year. Last year Hristo Stoichkov failed to deliver. Many expected him to win the league whe...

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Another year, another English Premier League season

by Adam Wakefield on August 24th, 2010

It's the end of August, and the English Premier League (EPL -- not to be confused with the IPL. Bloody acronyms) has only after two weeks swung into full swing. What should we expect? More goals, excitement, controversy and unpredictability? There ha...

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Absa Premiership starts on a high note

by Siphiwe Hlongwane on August 24th, 2010

From the Telkom Charity Cup to the MTN 8, The new PSL season is starting with a bang and it promises to be an exciting one. The PSL has unveiled a new trophy after SuperSport United won the league for the past three seasons, which means they will ...

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Boks...all is not lost

by Adam Wakefield on August 22nd, 2010

Saturday night's absorbing Test match in Soweto left the rugby heartlands of South Africa in a state of suspended animation following Richie McCaw's 78th-minute try, and most cruelly, Israel Dagg's 80th-minute effort. Was it the fair result? John ...

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Smith deserves top marks but who's next in line?

by Adam Wakefield on August 20th, 2010

Graeme Smith can never be accused of not doing his best for his country. As a player, he thrives off the competitive juices produced in the heat of battle, and his large physical presence notwithstanding, he is an imposing player when chewing his gum...

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