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Phelps rubbishes comeback reports

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:50:00 +0200

Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has thrown cold water on a report that he would come out of retirement.

Mokoka to skip SA champs

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:33:03 +0200

Men's favourite Stephen Mokoka says he will not compete in Sunday's SA 10km Championships in Durban.

Cameron has hunger for more success

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:24 +0200

Cameron van der Burgh said he plans to continue his stay on top of the world after his gold medal victories at last year’s Olympics.

Phelps planning comeback - report

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:15:40 +0200

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Boston runners allowed to finish

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:11:02 +0200

Thousands of runners whose Boston Marathon was cut short by the deadly bombings at the finish line will be invited back next year.

Two Oceans winner tests positive

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:27:42 +0200

Two Oceans Marathon women's winner Natalia Volgina of Russia has tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid.

Pereira appointed SA men’s hockey coach

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:40:00 +0200

Charlie Pereira has been named head coach of the South Africa men’s hockey team.

'Shambolic' ASA has no plan for Olympics

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:43:00 +0200

Athletics SA is a “shambles” as it prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil.

Olympian drowns as catamaran capsizes

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:56:00 +0200

British double Olympic sailing medalist Andrew Simpson died when a 72-foot catamaran of Swedish team Artemis capsized.

Strong SA team for world champs

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:04 +0200

Swimming SA have assembled a strong team for the Fina World Championships from July 19 to August 4.

Ludwick: Runners not educated about doping

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:05:00 +0200

Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo says black athletes don’t have access to information about doping.

Long road ahead for ASA – Majavu

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:06:00 +0200

Athletics SA administrator Zola Majavu admits the federation has a long way to go to rectify its current financial status.

Comrades winner could still lose medal

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:42:00 +0200

Ludwick Mamabolo may finally have his trophy, gold medal and cash, but he is not in the clear yet.

Nyahora makes it two in a row

Sat, 4 May 2013 13:24:00 +0200

Zimbabwean Rutendo Nyahora recorded her second successive victory in the Spar Women's Challenge 10km series.

Mamabolo to receive Comrades prizes

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:25:00 +0200

Eleven months after winning the Comrades Marathon, Ludwick Mamabolo will receive his trophy, medal and R300,000 cheque.

Xiniwe sets sights in victory in PE

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:04:42 +0200

Zintle Xiniwe hopes to get back to winning ways when she lines up for the Spar Women's 10km Challenge in Port Elizabeth.

Fast times expected in PE

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:48:00 +0200

With most of SA’s top runners competing in the Spar Women's 10km Challenge in PE, the race for Grand Prix points is wide open.

Report blasts Comrades doping control

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:54:00 +0200

The process which resulted in Comrades winner Ludwick Mamabolo testing positive for a banned substance was chaotic, a report says.

Mamabolo delighted to be cleared of doping

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:08:00 +0200

Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo says he is relieved after being cleared of doping charges.

Pishchalnikova given 10-year doping ban

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:44:51 +0200

Olympic discus silver medallist Darya Pishchalnikova has been given a 10-year doping ban after failing a drugs test for the second time.