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The Proteas are the World Test Champions, with the golden mace safely secured, and have now toppled Australia from the summit of the ICC rankings. Read on tinyurl.com/5896uzf2 #Proteas #WorldTestChampions #ICC #Australia

At 15:30, the country comes to a complete standstill as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs go head-to-head for ultimate bragging rights. Read on tinyurl.com/6m77f9k6 #SowetoDerby #BetwayPrem #OrlandoPirates #KaizerChiefs #OnceAlways #Amakhosi4Life #DiskiNineNine

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has hailed Ethan Hooker and given words of encouragement to Zek Siyaya ahead of their clash against Munster. Read on tinyurl.com/5e4e6dzf #SharksRugby #JPPietersen #EthanHooker #Rugby

The Lions came agonisingly close to a first-ever victory in Scotland, but a late Glasgow try and penalty saw them lose 29-20 and return to South Africa empty-handed after a difficult European tour. Read on tinyurl.com/58d3dvt6 #LionsRugby #Glasgow #Scotland #EuropeanTour

Nkosinathi Sibisi says Abdeslam Ouaddou’s demands for greater ruthlessness are about raising standards at Orlando Pirates, with the coach expecting his players to keep scoring. Read on tinyurl.com/y3fkdand #OrlandoPirates #SowetoDerby #AbdeslamOuaddou #PSL

It all comes down to Day 5 as the Proteas and Australia battle it out for series glory. After notching a brilliant century, Ryan Rickelton says there’s no middle ground: “It’s win or lose.” Read on tinyurl.com/4wnhw4xf #SAvAUS #ProteasFire #TestCricket #Newlands

Kagiso Rabada has officially stormed into the history books, claiming his 350th Test wicket in sensational fashion as the Proteas tore through the Australian top order. Read on tinyurl.com/ytxhpk6e #Rabada #Proteas #ProteasFire #AUSvSA #TestCricket

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs renew their epic rivalry, but this time with tactics straight from France, courtesy of coaches Abdeslam Ouaddou and Fernando da Cruz. Read on tinyurl.com/yep875kc #SowetoDerby #OrlandoPirates #KaizerChiefs #AbdeslamOuaddou #FernandoDaCruz

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs striker, Shaun Bartlett speaks to IOL Sport ahead of the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium. iol.co.za/ #SoweroDerby #OrlandoPirates #KaizerChiefs 📷: Michael Sherman / IOL

IOL Sports writer Rowan Callaghan has been named the Comrades Marathon Journalist of the Year, claiming top honours at the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Spirit of Comrades Awards. Read on tinyurl.com/y7ukdjnz #Sport #ComradesMarathon #Running

Inter and AC Milan have officially unveiled the design for their new €1.2bn "Generali Stadium", confirming that the iconic San Siro will be largely demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art football cathedral. Read on tinyurl.com/yckekmdf #SanSiro #ACMilan #InterMilan

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx confirmed he will leave Japan at the end of the 2026-27 season to return to South Africa for family reasons, with a potential Bulls reunion with Johan Ackermann looming. Read on tinyurl.com/mrpdy5zh #Springboks #MalcolmMarx #LionsRugby #BullsRugby

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has moved to clarify responsibilities between himself and his brother, Kaizer Motaung Jr, amid questions about changes within the club’s leadership structure. Read on tinyurl.com/ycyw9rr4 #KaizerChiefs #BobbyMotaung #KaizerMotaungJr

SA Hockey president Deon Morgan has been elected to the International Hockey Federation’s Executive Board at the 50th FIH Statutory Congress in Doha, Qatar. Read on tinyurl.com/2brture3 #SAHockey #DeonMorgan #Qatar #FieldHockey

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made a major U-turn, officially confirming that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will return to being staged every two years. Read on tinyurl.com/3de822m7 #CAF #AFCON #PatriceMotsepe

The Sharks are adamant that they want to finish their tour strongly when they face Munster on Saturday in their final United Rugby Championship match before the November international break. Read on tinyurl.com/yakmbbau #URC #SharksRugby #Munster #JPPietersen

Durban will spearhead South Africa’s bid to become the first African country to host the Olympic Games, with the city set to stage the bulk of the action if the country’s plans for 2036 or 2040 come to fruition. Read on tinyurl.com/mr4jvfem #OlympicGames #Durban #Sport #SASCOC

Everton booked their spot in the Carabao Cup last eight with a commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Read on tinyurl.com/k5f3bw8v #EFC #Everton #CarabaoCup #NUFC #Toffees #EFLCup

Tighthead powerhouse Tadhg Furlong has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a citing complaint for a testicle-grabbing incident was dismissed. Read on tinyurl.com/yvnyf2tf #IrishRugby #LeinsterRugby #NationsChampionship #RugbyUnion #URC

With Springbok debuts potentially on the horizon, John Dobson has challenged the Stormers’ young Bok hopefuls to put Ulster first as the Cape side look to preserve their unbeaten home record. Read on tinyurl.com/bdnkyera #Springboks #JohnDobson #StormersRugby #URC