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Ortiz blitzes late to join three-way lead at Australian Open, McIlroy falters

Mexican Carlos Ortiz produced a late surge to grab a share of the lead with Elvis Smylie and Ryan Fox after a six-under-par 65 in Thursday’s opening round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy struggled in blustery conditions at Royal Melbourne, finishing with a one-over 72

Kohli’s hundred in vain as SA level series with India

Markram (110) scored his fourth ODI hundred in 88 balls.

Springboks drawn with Italy, Georgia, Romania for 2027 World Cup

The Springboks have been drawn in Group B along with Italy, Georgia and Romania.

Former SA defender applauds national team for Africa Cup of Nations selection

Former South African (SA) defender, Matthew Booth has applauded national team Coach Hugo Broos’ 25-man squad selection for the Africa Cup of Nations, which he believes gives South Africa a genuine fighting chance at the title.