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Veteran fast bowler Beuran Hendricks bowled a three over opening spell of three wickets for 11 runs to catapult the Warriors towrds an eventual six wicket vicotry over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday.
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Warriors grab top spot after clinical win in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors claimed the top spot in Pool B following a decisive six-wicket bonus-point win over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Kingsmead, successfully chasing down 117 with five overs to spare.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

Gregory Damons is happy to be back home and playing for Highbury FC
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Gregory Damons relishes Gqeberha homecoming for Highbury promotion bid

Defender Gregory Damons is relishing his homecoming to Gqeberha as he looks to inspire Highbury FC's push for promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Liverpool's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring one of his three goals in the Uefa Champions League soccer clash against LASK in Linz, Austria, on Wednesday

Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool – Iraola

Andoni Iraola backed Bradley Barcola to embark on a dominant run of form after the French forward scored a sensational hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek returns to Poland's Magdalena Frech during their women’s singles match at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in China's Hubei province, on Wednesday

Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign

Despite struggling with an ankle issue, Alexander Zverev overcame Alexander Bublik in two grueling tie-breaks to advance to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez defends the ball from Atletico Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo during the Uefa Champions League match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 13, 2026.

Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment

Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United's board and recruitment hierarchy over a perceived lack of summer transfer investment following their Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.

Former Springboks rugby coach Jake White has been signed by Fiji

Fiji appoint ex-Boks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup

Fiji has appointed former Springboks World Cup-winning coach Jake White to lead the national team into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Germany's Alexander Zverev hits a return to France's Quentin Halys during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 11, 2026.

US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one

Germany's Alexander Zverev has clinched the year-end ATP world number one ranking for the first time in his career, capping off a remarkable season that included Grand Slam victories in Paris and New York.

Thembani Tom at the Victoria Sports Grounds in Qonce.
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Sports administrator 'receives death threats' over opposition to mall plan

A Qonce sports administrator says he fears for his life after receiving death threats linked to his opposition to the proposed R500m shopping mall on the historic Victoria Sports Grounds.

George's Lloyd Bosman was in control from the outset to win the 2025 1City Marathon at Baywest Mall

1City Marathon organisers set sights on 4,500 entries for this year's event

Entries have opened for the 10th anniversary of the 1 City Marathon at Baywest Mall on December 6, with organizers targeting a record 4,500 runners across four race distances.

China's Zheng Qinwen returns to Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their final at the China Open in Beijing on Sunday

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made history as the first home player to win the China Open, overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to capture her maiden WTA 1000 title.

Veteran athletes Michele Whittington (73) and Helen Nell (74) proudly display their top-category podium honors following the BCMM road event at Orient Beach.

Seventies and still setting the pace

Septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel defied age and tough hills to claim podium finishes at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race, proving fitness has no finish line.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 11, 2026.

Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

Max Verstappen completed a flawless weekend under the lights to capture his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.

Chelsea's English midfielder Jordan Henderson celebrates with teammates after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London on October 10, 2026.

Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Jordan Henderson starred with two goals and an assist as Chelsea stormed to a 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth, earning high praise from manager Xabi Alonso.