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Cheptegei, the current world record holder for the 5,000m and the 10,000m and a double Olympian, won the race in 27:19 minutes, running a record on a new course

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers.

They may have been inexperienced, but the Springboks remained indestructible as they swept aside Scotland 42-28 in their Nations Championship contest at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Linda Noskova recovered from an attack of nerves that saw her squander five match points in the second set as she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-3 win over fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a roller-coaster Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday.

Sunday’s stage nine of the Tour de France will be shortened by 30 km (18.64 miles) due to heat risks, race organisers said on Saturday, though it will retain its originally planned start and finish points.

The cause of Adams' death has not yet been confirmed. Just like many South Africans, McKenzie said he was shocked with his passing on Saturday just after returning from the World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns star turned out for the national team at the 2026 Fifa World Cup last month

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez dismissed controversy over refereeing in the World Cup on Friday and said match officials had done an excellent job after Egypt criticised decisions in their dramatic 3-2 round-of-16 defeat by the South American side.

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with US president Donald Trump, describing the experience as “surreal” and praising the president’s game

Will Jordan grabbed a hat-trick of tries including a record 50th for New Zealand as the All Blacks thrashed Italy 47-17 in the Nations Championship test on Saturday.

The Ugandan international will line up against South Africa veteran Stephen Mokoka, Kabelo Mulaudzi and the Kenyan duo of Gilbert Kiprotich and Felix Masai in what promises to be an interesting battle.

Spanish have reached quarterfinals without conceding a goal, Oyarzabal has scored four

SA will be in trouble against Scotland at Loftus if they don’t hit the ground running, warns coach

Runner Kgabile Ledwaba shares how he overcame the disappointment of not finishing the 2025 Comrades Marathon and found the determination to complete the race this year

University of Johannesburg football coach Karabo Mogudi says some African teams struggled at the 2026 Fifa Word Cup because of a lack of tactical endurance.