Benni McCarthy has come out strongly in support of coach Augusto Palacios after he led his charges to title glory.

South African Dale Steyn took three wickets for eight runs and led the Deccan Chargers to a nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore this weekend.

The West Indies laid the foundation for an unlikely victory against England after taking inspiration from another defiant innings by Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

American Jason Dufner has won his second PGA Tour title in three weeks with a dramatic one-shot victory at the Byron Nelson Championship in Texas.

Dutchman Robert Gesink has cruised to victory in the Tour of California.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will face off in the Rome Masters final today after a weather delay this weekend.

Italy’s Matteo Rabottini has won the first Giro stage of his career despite a dangerous downhill crash.

Striker Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave Manchester United because he feels he has fallen out of favour with manager Alex Ferguson.

Maria Sharapova struggled in wet conditions on her way to victory over Li Na in the Italian Open final.

Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts edged out Graeme McDowell to win the World Match Play Championship on the final hole in Spain.

England were 10/2 in their second innings, needing a further 181 runs to reach their victory target of 191.

Chelsea's Spanish striker Fernando Torres has said he has had the worst moments of his career with the club this season.

Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title with victory over Li Na in a match dominated by wild swings of momentum.

Italian Matteo Rabottini's brave 150 kilometres breakaway ride was rewarded with victory in the 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Thousands of Chelsea fans lined the streets of west London to see the club's Champions League-winning side parade the trophy.

Neil Tovey guided Thanda Royal Zulu to a win at Pretoria University and the chance of promotion to the PSL.

Orlando Pirates were crowned Premiership champions for a second successive season.

England finally dismissed Shivnarine Chanderpaul after another marathon effort from the West Indies great.

Ethiopian running star Haile Gebrselassie won the Great Manchester Run on Sunday in the fastest 10 kilometres time of the year.

Jomo Sono made the mistake of shielding his players from the realities of relegation, writes Matshelane Mamabolo.