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A bear in a jeep and a vuvuzela join the Moscow World Cup celebration

It’s not every day that you see a bear driving in the back of a jeep through the streets of Moscow! But Tweeps are sharing a video of exactly this taken at the Moscow World Cup this year. The video creating a stir on the platform.

Mixed reactions as transgender reportedly excels in the girl's state championship

A secondary student who is a transgender has broken records after she completed a 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash in seconds. The young girl finished her race in 11.72 seconds and 24.17 seconds. Read on Briefly

Salah absent as Gimenez scores to hand Uruguay 1-0 victory against Egypt

Atletico Madrid star José Giménez was the hero as his 90th minute header from a set-piece gave the South Americans all three points to move them in second place in Group A on three points alongside World Cup host Russia.

The Beast could end up the most decorated Springbok of all time

Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira will be playing in his 100th Test match when he takes the field against England in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The prop forward becomes the sixth Springbok to reach the incredible milestone.

Julen Lopetegui reacts to being axed as Spanish national football coach

Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui has admitted that he was sad to have been sacked by the Spanish Football Federation as Spain coach. He was thrown out by Spanish FF for his decision to have accepted Real Madrid job.

Russia 2018 World Cup Preview: Russia vs Saudi Arabia

The long wait for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup will begin today, June, 14, as the host nation, Russia, will be slugging it out with Saudi Arabia in the opening fixture. Both teams will be vying for honours in Group A.

Achilles the psychic cat predicts Russia will win World Cup opener

Despite the Russian national football side having failed to register a single victory during the last eight months, their fortunes are about to improve. That is if you believe Achilles the cat, who has predicted a win for Russia.

Xolani has been denied his medal after Comrades organizers retract their statement

After a public outcry, Comrades race organizers said that Xolani Luvuno would be granted a medal. They later retracted this statement. Xolani lost a leg to bone marrow cancer and still managed to finish the 90 km race.

Temba Bavuma sets sights on AB’s vacant spot in batting line-up

Temba Bavuma has put his hand up to fill the massive vacancy left by AB de Villiers in the Proteas batting line-up. Bavuma wants to bat at no 4 in the Test side, a crucial spot in the longest format of the game.

Real Madrid name Julen Lopetegui as Zinedine Zidane's replacement at the Bernabeu

European champions have named Spanish national team coach Julen Lopetegui as their new manager following Zinedine Zidane's resignation. The Frenchman called it quits barely days after helping Los Blancos win their third title.

Dale Steyn makes a comeback to the Protea test squad

Dale Steyn is back on the Protea test squad. The team is set to face Sri Lanka in next month's test series. After recovering from a heel injury sustained in January, he is short on the heels of Shaun Pollock for most test wickets.

Mother finishes Comrades Marathon in memory of her young daughter

Namhla Motsukunyane tragically lost her 7-year-old daughter, Lesedi, only a month before she took part in the Comrades Marathon. She finished the race, bettering her previous time, saying that she ran for her daughter.

Bafana Bafana star Andile Jali confirms 5-year deal with Mamelodi Sundown

Months of speculation, rumours and false reports were finally ended on Friday when Bafana Bafana star midfielder Andile Jali confirmed he had signed a deal to play for Mamelodi Sundowns for the next five years.

When the best suffer brain fade: Top 5 controversies of the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world and therefore it should come as no surprise that the tournament has over its history seen its fair share of great moments, but also some of the biggest controversies.

FIFA kicks African referee out of 2018 World Cup after bribery allegations

Kenyan referee Aden Marwa who was among the officials named to officiate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup has been implicated in a bribery scandal seven days to the championship. He will no longer travel to Russia for the World Cup.

Andile Jali becomes latest footballer to have cell phone number hacked

Bafana Bafana midfield star Andile Jali has confirmed that his cell phone number has been hacked by a scammer. Jali reported the matter to police on Wednesday afternoon after receiving confirmation from his cellular provider.

Mohamed Salah’s agent offered him to Barcelona FC as alternative to Griezmann

Mohamed Salah could be heading for Spain next season. Salah has reportedly been offered to Barcelona FC by his own agent, the report claims Salah could be an option for Barca if their deal with Antoine Griezmann falls through.

Real Madrid offer Antonio Conte chance to replace Zinedane Zidane

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has reportedly emerged as the top candidate that will replace Frenchman Zinedine Zidane at Spanish club Real Madrid. Zidane left the club after winning third consecutive UCL title.

Jomo Sono warns Black Leopards won’t win PSL games with current squad

The outspoken owner and coach of Jomo Cosmos Jomo Sono has issued a stern warning to the newly promoted Black Leopards side. Sono warned that Leopards could not hope to win any matches in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) next year.

Bafana restore some dignity by beating Namibia 4-1 in COSAFA encounter

Bafana Bafana restored some dignity and pride by thrashing Namibia in the COSAFA Cup plate semi-final on Tuesday evening. The South African side never looked like losing the match and ended up convincing winners.

Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi look to build legendary fast bowing partnership

The world's number 1 Test match bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has hailed Lungi Ngidi as a great talent and revealed he is looking forward to building a legendary partnership in the coming years with the youngster, who had a dream debut.