Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water
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Sanlam Cape Marathon bids for IAAF Platinum Label status
The marathon, which takes place on 15 September, was currently the only IAAF Gold Label status marathon in Africa.
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What you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations squads
Eleven of the 24 countries that will compete at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt from June 21 to July 19 have announced their 23-man squads:
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Semenya, Van Niekerk named in SA world championship team
She has, at this stage, not been entered for races of distances not covered by the IAAF rules, having won the 5,000 metres national title this year.
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CARTOON: Weather for Ducks
Dr Jack & Curtis
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Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain
After being sent in to bat under heavy skies, South Africa laboured to 29 for two from 7.3 overs before persistent rain throughout the day ensured there would be no more play.
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Aguero's return lifts Messi's hopes of Copa glory with Argentina
Aguero played his part in memorable triumphs for his country at youth level, twice winning the under-20 World Cup as well as claiming an Olympic gold medal alongside Messi at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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Rain gifts Proteas first WC point but they're still staring into the abyss
Faf du Plessis and South Africa are on the board with a gifted point but will know that the five remaining games must be treated as cup finals.
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A point each for Proteas and Windies as match is abandoned due to rain
Before the persistent rain settled, Quinton de Kock was not-out on 17 and Faf du Plessis on 0 after just seven balls faced.
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Fleck backs young squad despite injury concerns
The Stormers will this week welcome the return of experienced players Damian de Allende and Seabelo Senatla from injuries. But Fleck says the team will rely on their Newlands faithful for a victory.
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Rain no reprieve for struggling Proteas
In good times this break might be viewed as a reprieve as the early losses of Hashim Amla and Aiden Markram for single-figure scores has left the Proteas struggling at 29 for 2. But, in case any fan needed reminding, these are not good times.
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Banyana Banyana captain Van Wyk backs VAR, but says grey areas remain
Janine van Wyk’s team were on the wrong end of a VAR decision in their 3-1 women’s World Cup loss to Spain on Saturday when fullback Nothando Vilakazi was adjudged to have committed a foul in the box in her follow-through after a clearance.
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West Indies win toss and field against South Africa at World Cup
Darren Bravo comes in for the West Indies to replace injured opener Evin Lewis. And seamer Kemar Roach is included in place of injured all-rounder Andre Russell.
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Beer's the news: Japan vow to keep taps flowing at Rugby World Cup
Japan's top official has promised that the taps will not run dry at the tournament, which kicks off in Tokyo on September 20 when the host nation's "Brave Blossoms" take on Russia.
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Former Red Sox star Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic
Ortiz was shot in the back by a motorcyclist and "the bullet went through his stomach," Dominican National Police spokesman Felix Duran Mejia told CNN.
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Ronaldo still hungry for more glory with Portugal
Ronaldo (34) was a peripheral figure as Goncalo Guedes's goal won an underwhelming final against the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto.
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Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for Comrades winners
The African National Congress says the two winners epitomise the true spirit of the marathon.
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Sweet Canadian Grand Prix turns sour for Hamilton
After the race, even Hamilton admitted the manner of victory did not bring him the usual joy.
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Sue are you? Roland Garros red-faced over 43-year trophy error
An eagle-eyed photographer on Sunday spotted that Barker is listed as Australian and not British on the list of champions whose names are engraved on the Suzanne Lenglen trophy.
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Stuart Baxter names final Bafana Bafana Afcon squad
Two players had already been withdrawn - Keagan Dolly, due to injury, and Rivaldo Coetzee, who was given time off to attend to his 'critically ill' mother.
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Nadal beats Thiem to claim record-stretching 12th French Open title
For much of this final, rarely, if ever, has any opponent played so well against Nadal on this Philippe Chatrier centre court.
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Fastest gun Rabada ready for shootout against West Indies
Kagiso Rabada was a shadow of himself in the opening games against England and Bangladesh. Down on pace and menace, he proved largely ineffective with returns of 2/66 and 0/57.
