Teams face major blow if Tour de France not held - former champ Riis

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No return to competitive racing this year will have a potentially catastrophic impact on cycling teams.

Wales coach says tour to Japan, New Zealand highly unlikely

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Wayne Pivac suggested players would need five to six weeks of full-time training to be ready to play test rugby.

Easing of South Africa's strict lockdown will not apply to sport

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The expected lifting of lockdown restrictions in South Africa at the end of the month is unlikely to result in a resumption of sport.

Decision on rugby's July internationals to be made this month

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Discussions on scheduled tours were held on Wednesday when World Rugby?s executive committee met by video conference

World Cup winning forward Louw to hang up boots at end of season

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Francois Louw as part of South Africa?s winning team at last year?s Rugby World Cup in Japan

England eight wickets from winning fourth test and series against South Africa

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South Africa were 90 runs for two at lunch on the fourth day, still needing 376 for victory

England's Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

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Ben Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field

Nienaber to be new Springbok coach - reports

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Jacques Nienaber was the Springboks' defence coach and credited with many of the team's tactical successes in Japan

Root hopes for captaincy highlight with series victory over Proteas

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Completing a series victory over South Africa in their backyard would be a captaincy highlight for Joe Root

Bavuma back to bolster South Africa for final test

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Rassie van der Dussen will move up to number three in the batting lineup with Bavuma coming in at five

England's Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

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An elbow injury kept the 24-year-old Jofra Archer out of the last two tests against South Africa

Maverick De Kock promises a street-smart approach as ODI skipper

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Quinton de Kock has replaced Faf du Plessis as skipper of the 50-over team

England could sacrifice a seamer for spin option for second test in Cape Town

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James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped for a contest expected to be played on a much flatter deck

Blunt Napoli held to goalless draw by Genk

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Napoli paid the price for playing a weakened side in this scoreless draw against Racing Genk

South African endurance athlete completes longest ocean swim

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Bellamy's swim beats a 124. 4 km swim by Chloe McCardel in the Bahamas five years ago

Springboks coaches to assist Super Rugby teams

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Strong performances at franchise level will translate into strong Springbok performances ? it?s a win-win, said Bok coach Rassie Erasmus

Maitland try the key as Scotland see off Argentina

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Kicker Greg Laidlaw and Sean Maitland's try were enough for the Scots to see off any challenge from Argentina to clinch the match at Murrayfield

Henry will have just cause for celebration whatever happens

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French coach and former teammate Didier Deschamps thinks Henry's Belgian World Cup role is a 'bizarre situation'

Spotlight no problem for Mbappe as he continues to sharpen his craft

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The World Cup is a big stage to be learning your craft but young Kylian Mbappe is dealing comfortably with the intense spotlight, says coach Deschamps

Egypt set to clarify Cuper's fate in wake of #WorldCup exit

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Egypt's soccer authorities are set to clarify coach Hector Cuper's future on Wednesday; although it is expected that he will be sacked

Musa marks return with winning double as Nigeria beat Iceland

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Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 in Volgograd on Friday night to lift Argentina's hopes of reaching the #FIFAWorldCup last 16 round

Africa showing few signs of matching Pele's World Cup prediction

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Brazil legend Pele once predicted that an African side would win the World Cup by 2000, but 18 years later none of the teams seem any closer.

Renewed gender scrutiny for Caster in double gold bid

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The powerful 26-year-old South African is the runaway favourite for the 800m, and is taking on the 1 500m for the first time at a major international meeting.

Cameroon add lustre to Afcon 2017

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The Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon will be remembered for delivering an inspiring success story culminating with Cameroon’s brilliant come-from-behind victory over ...

Traore strikes puts Burkina Faso third at #AFCON2017

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Alain Traore hammered home an 89th-minute free kick to ensure third place for Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Ghana 1-0 on Saturday night. ...