'GUT WRENCHING' LOSS

The T20 skipper believes the current group has proved they can win major trophies.

Zverev thinks he can go deep

Alexander Zverev (above) placed himself amongst the serious contenders for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, insisting that this year's showpiece \"is the most open in 20 years\".

Novak mounts a one-man battle

Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face of an increasingly successful new wave spearheaded by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

A very fitting farewell

Indian cricket yesterday savoured World Cup victory while also coming to terms with the T20 retirements of modern-day greats, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Smith form earns England call-up

England left out Jonny Bairstow from a 14-man squad announced yesterday for the first two Tests of next month's threematch series against the West Indies, with wicketkeeping duties set to be taken over by the uncapped Jamie Smith (right).

England's great escape

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia yesterday.

Clouds still remain for German hosts

Germany are through to the quarterfinals of a major tournament for the first time in eight years, but clouds remain for Julian Nagelsmann's Euro 2024 hosts.

Big-hitters are ready to collide

Belgium have a chance for revenge today when they face neighbours France in the last-16 of Euro 2024, a showdown between two big-hitters who have played well below expectations so far.

Russell handed the perfect gift

George Russell claimed a dramatic victory for Mercedes yesterday after a sensational late collision between series leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull and his nearest rival Lando Norris of McLaren in the closing laps of an action-packed Austrian Grand Prix.

The economy sours in China

Logistics hubs that were built in anticipation of a long-lasting boom are losing tenants.

Walking the tightrope: education versus retirement

With education expenses increasing and our ability to save for retirement coming under pressure from inflation, South African families must tread the financial tightrope carefully to secure both their financial well-being and their children's aspirations.

Finding financial stability

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Biden the lesser evil for America

Biden versus Trump. Joe Biden stands for freedom, democracy, decency, tolerance, truth and order. He has built a strong principled team around him.

Let’s hope Cabinet is built to last

South Africans now know which people would be making up the long-awaited government of national unity (GNU).

‘Nothing to celebrate’

For Iris Mozalar, a young transgender woman living in Istanbul, Pride Week is \"more about resistance than celebration\" under Türkiye's conservative government, which is openly hostile to the LGBTQ community.

Pride march: leader fired

Mexican advocacy group said 231 LGBTQ people were killed from 2001 to 2023.

Biden fights back after poor debate

High-profile papers call for him to stand down, reconsider.

Country stays on greylist

Remaining on list means a stagnant economy anda degrading rand.

M23 pushes into DRC

More towns falling into hands of rebels as president issues 'firm, clear instructions'.

Baloyi is sewing up business

She wants to grow PIB nationally and employ 50 people, up from 10 presently.

First priorities for the GNU

Improving health care, education, job creation also cited.

'Pecco' aims to tighten screws

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia is set to tighten the screws on championship leader Jorge Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen this weekend, as MotoGP roars into the season's second half.

Junior Boks aim to jump-start Championship campaign against Fiji

The Junior Springboks open their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a match against dangerous and unpredictable Fiji at the Cape Town Stadium tonight (kick-off 7pm), with coach Bafana Nhleko saying his side are well prepared for the challenge ahead.

Guchi gets solidly behind England coach Southgate

Berlin England defender Marc Guehi dismissed criticism of under-fire manager Gareth Southgate (below) this week, saying \"everyone is behind\" the coach.

Pressure on Germany

Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into today's last-16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match.

Royal gallop from July ride

Last Thursday saw annual Hollywoodbets Durban July gallops and I can't express enough how happy I was with Royal Victory's gallop.

Complainants paid millions

Second-highest number of insurance complaints emanated from homeowners.

2000 Gaza kids lose legs

There is little Gaza's doctors can do to alleviate the pain that three-year-old Suhaib Khuzaiq still feels from a shrapnel injury that caused his leg to be amputated above the knee in December.

Frail Biden in fiery debate

A halting struggled Joe to Biden allay concerns he is too old for a second term in the White House in a fiery debate with Donald Trump marked by personal insults.

Ombuds claw back R386m

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