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Kagiso Rabada spends 30th birthday on the sidelines in his IPL season to forget

1 week ago | thestar.co.za | Michael Sherman |Sajjad Hussain

NOT A HAPPY BIRTHDAYKagiso Rabada endured a challenging IPL 2025 season with Gujarat Titans, marked by a one-month ban and poor form, missing his 30th birthday match ahead of the Proteas’ World Test Championship final preparations. Picture: Sajjad Hussain/AFPImage: Sajjad Hussain/AFPIt’s been by far the worst season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kagiso Rabada, and that’s been more to do with events that have transpired off the cricket pitch.
All hail Europa League champions Spurs, and no glory for Man United fans

2 weeks ago | thestar.co.za | Michael Sherman |Josep Lago

DISAPPOINTMENTManchester United players react to being defeated after the UEFA Europa League final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. Picture: Josep Lago/AFPImage: Josep Lago/AFPIt was definitely not a match for the ages, but that mattered little as Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening.
Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team needs two wins to survive the chop

1 month ago | thestar.co.za | Herman Gibbs |Pedro Mapelo |Michael Sherman

Obakeng Meletse|Published 4 hours agoAbdeslam Ouaddou of Marumo Gallants. BackpagePixImage: BackpagepixGallants fell just short of reaching their second final of the Nedbank Cup in three years following a 1-0 semi-final defeat at the hands of Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Kabelo Dlamini delivered the most telling blow as his 22nd-minute goal saw the Buccaneers progress to their third straight Nedbank Cup final and they will meet Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Continental glory: How Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC are rewriting African football history

1 month ago | thestar.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo |Michael Sherman

FOOTBALLObakeng Meletse|Published 2 hours agoRonwen WilliamsMamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams celebrates with his teammates after beating Esperance of Tunisia in their CAF Champions League quarter-final. Photo: BackpagePixImage: BackpagePixAs the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup reach their thrilling semi-final stage, South Africa took centre stage, proudly represented by clubs ready to etch their names into continental glory.
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | iolnewsletters.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 2m ago | Published 2m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | capeargus.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 5m ago | Published 5m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | sundaytribune.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 5m ago | Published 5m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | motoring.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | thepost.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?
Were Kaizer Chiefs robbed against Orlando Pirates in Soweto Derby?

Feb 2, 2025 | pretorianews.co.za | Michael Sherman

Kaizer Chiefs spectators disappointed after their team lost to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 4m ago | Published 4m agoIt came down to a controversial penalty awarded by referee Masixole Bambiso which decided the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, but was it the correct call?