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			<title><![CDATA[It’s 'Europe' vs Africa at Afcon final]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-10-its-europe-vs-africa-at-afcon-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Football fans are gearing up for Sunday's royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CSA heads for showdown over professionals' pay]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-10-csa-heads-for-showdown-over-professionals-pay/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Transparency at Cricket South Africa has its downside.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Retired Jan Ullrich banned for doping]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-retired-jan-ullrich-banned-for-doping/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Three days after the Court of Arbitration for Sport banned Alberto Contador for doping, former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has also been banned.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New sponsor signs up to dig Lions out of their hole]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-new-sponsor-signs-up-to-dig-lions-out-of-their-hole/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Golden Lions Rugby Union has signed a multi-million rand sponsor on a three-year deal that its president says will help with its financial issues.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zambia's bittersweet return to Libreville]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-zambias-bittersweet-return-to-libreville/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zambia have returned to the scene of their worst sporting tragedy, which is also the site of their Africa Cup of Nations final against Côte d'Ivoire.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tendulkar should not be rested, says batting legend]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-tendulkar-should-not-be-rested-says-batting-legend/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar says India should not rest record-chasing Sachin Tendulkar as part of a rotation policy in the ongoing tri-series.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gervinho flair launches Ivorians into Afcon final ]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-gervinho-flair-launches-ivorians-into-afcon-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A contender for the goal of the competition from Arsenal forward Gervinho against Mali on Wednesday put Côte d'Ivoire into the Afcon final.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Capello steps down as England manager]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-capello-steps-down-from-england-captaincy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fabio Capello has resigned as manager of England following the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA confirmed.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-09-capello-steps-down-from-england-captaincy/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sub Mayuka takes Zambia to Afcon final]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-sub-mayuka-takes-zambia-to-afcon-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Mayuka has taken Chipolopolo to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after scoring 12 minutes from time, beating Cup favourites Ghana.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-sub-mayuka-takes-zambia-to-afcon-final/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Redknapp relieved tax evasion 'nightmare' is over]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-redknapp-relieved-tax-evasion-nightmare-is-over/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After being acquitted of all tax evasion charges, Tottenham Harry Redknapp says his five-year case should never have been brought to court.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-redknapp-relieved-tax-evasion-nightmare-is-over/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zambia's development plan pays off]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-zambias-development-plan-pays-off/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zambia captain Christopher Katongo thinks the team's impressive march to the semifinals of Afcon is "payback time" for a six-year development plan.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-zambias-development-plan-pays-off/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Safa hails Tokyo Sexwale's Fifa appointment]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-sexwales-fifa-appointment-lauded-by-safa/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Safa has lauded the appointment of Tokyo Sexwale to Fifa's media committee, saying the move epitomised and acknowledged the vital role he has played.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-sexwales-fifa-appointment-lauded-by-safa/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on SA's World Cup with match-fixing claims]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-spotlight-on-sas-world-cup-with-matchfixing-claims/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Safa has confirmed that Fifa will look into allegations that international friendlies in South Africa had been fixed ahead of the 2010 World Cup.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-08-spotlight-on-sas-world-cup-with-matchfixing-claims/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Contador's career decision hangs in the balance]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-contadors-career-decision-hangs-in-the-balance/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alberto Contador has to ponder his future as a professional cyclist after a two-year doping ban ruled him out of this year's Tour de France.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-contadors-career-decision-hangs-in-the-balance/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA['Blade Runner' hailed after prestigious Laureus win]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-blade-runner-scoops-up-laureus-award/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[South Africa's Olympic boss has lauded double amputee Oscar Pistorius after the Blade Runner scooped an accolade at the Laureus World Sports Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-blade-runner-scoops-up-laureus-award/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agents barred from choosing referees]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-agents-barred-from-choosing-referees/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[South Africa will not to allow agents to appoint referees for friendly fixtures after allegations of match-fixing at pre-2010 World Cup warm-up games.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-agents-barred-from-choosing-referees/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Strauss doesn't see Pakistan defeat as the end]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-strauss-doesnt-see-pakistan-defeat-as-the-end/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[England captain Andrew Strauss has stressed that a 3-0 hammering inflicted by Pakistan is not all doom and gloom for his team.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-strauss-doesnt-see-pakistan-defeat-as-the-end/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Suarez returns to rapturous applause]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-suarez-returns-to-rapturous-applause/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has hailed the return of Luis Suarez after an eight game ban and again insisted he should not have been suspended.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-suarez-returns-to-rapturous-applause/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[All bets on Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana to make Afcon final]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-all-bets-on-cte-divoire-and-ghana-to-make-afcon-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana are on course to meet in a showpiece final at Afcon, with only Mali and Zambia able to prevent the eagerly awaited showdown.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-07-all-bets-on-cte-divoire-and-ghana-to-make-afcon-final/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saru and Cricket SA warn of 'sports official' conman]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-saru-and-cricket-sa-warn-of-sports-official-conman/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The South African Rugby Union and Cricket South Africa have warned about a conman who tries to extort money by pretending to be a sports official.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-saru-and-cricket-sa-warn-of-sports-official-conman/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan humiliate England with 3-0 Test series rout]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-pakistan-humiliate-england-with-30-test-series-rout/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pakistan's bowlers have sealed a 71-run win in the final Test against England to embrace a 3-0 Test series whitewash against their opponents.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-pakistan-humiliate-england-with-30-test-series-rout/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Capello in hot water for criticising Terry decision]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-capello-in-hot-water-for-criticising-terry-decision/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[England's manager has landed himself in trouble after publicly criticising the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of his captaincy.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-capello-in-hot-water-for-criticising-terry-decision/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Support heaped onto India's Singh]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-support-heaped-onto-indias-singh/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages of support to India's World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh who has been diagnosed with cancer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-support-heaped-onto-indias-singh/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wales' Gatland plans to keep it simple]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-wales-gatland-plans-to-keep-it-simple/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team must keep things simple if they are to progress to being an outstanding team against Scotland.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-wales-gatland-plans-to-keep-it-simple/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zim thrashed in second ODI]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-zim-thrashed-in-second-odi/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rob Nicol weathered more than 48 overs to score 146 and anchor New Zealand's innings of 372-6 in the second international against Zimbabwe.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-zim-thrashed-in-second-odi/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Man U fight back to win after dodgy refereeing]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-man-u-fight-back-to-win-after-dodgy-refereeing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United's three-goal comeback against Chelsea could prove decisive in the Premier League title race.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-man-u-fight-back-to-win-after-dodgy-refereeing/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mali and Ghana break through to Afcon semis]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-mali-and-ghana-break-through-afcon-semis/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[And then there were four -- Mali and Ghana have completed the semifinal line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations, after tense wins over Gabon and Tunisia.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-06-mali-and-ghana-break-through-afcon-semis/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia cruise into Afcon semifinals]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-05-cte-divoire-and-zambia-cruise-into-afcon-semifinals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zambia and Côte d'Ivoire knocked out two gutsy underdogs, reaching the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-05-cte-divoire-and-zambia-cruise-into-afcon-semifinals/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Caterham names Van der Garde as 2012 F1 test driver]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-caterham-names-van-der-garde-as-2012-f1-test-driver/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dutch driver Giedo Van der Garde has been named as Caterham's test and reserve driver for the 2012 season.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-caterham-names-van-der-garde-as-2012-f1-test-driver/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over Fiji]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-new-zealand-secure-lead-in-sevens-with-win-over-fiji/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji  in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-new-zealand-secure-lead-in-sevens-with-win-over-fiji/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ghana face biggest challenge yet against Tunisia]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-ghana-face-biggest-challenge-yet-against-tunisia/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ghana is set to battle Tunisia in its quest to end a 30-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title and secure a place in the semi-finals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-04-ghana-face-biggest-challenge-yet-against-tunisia/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Terry sacked as England captain]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-terry-sacked-as-england-captain/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy for the second time in two years after mounting concern over his ongoing racism court case.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-terry-sacked-as-england-captain/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Torres and Carroll have given January sales a bad name]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-torres-and-carroll-have-given-january-sales-a-bad-name/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Torres and Carroll lend credence to the belief that January buys aren't good business.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-torres-and-carroll-have-given-january-sales-a-bad-name/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pienaar eager for return to Everton]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-pienaar-eager-for-return-to-everton/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Steven Pienaar says he's excited for his return to Everton, albeit on loan, after leaving the team in January last year to play for Tottenham.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-pienaar-eager-for-return-to-everton/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[The gods are smiling on the Olympic games.]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-the-gods-are-smiling-on-olympic-games/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The run-up to London 2012 has been remarkably smooth but there's one dark cloud -- the weather.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-the-gods-are-smiling-on-olympic-games/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[That treacherous peak beckons the Proteas -- again]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-that-treacherous-peak-beckons-the-proteas--again/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Proteas looking to have another crack at the Test rank summit.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-that-treacherous-peak-beckons-the-proteas--again/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Super Rugby tackles relegation model]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-super-rugby-tackles-relegation-model/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Addition of Southern Kings to the competition adds spice to the closing stages of log play.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-super-rugby-tackles-relegation-model/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hidden cost of the PSL cash bonanza]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-hidden-cost-of-the-psl-cash-bonanza/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There is a downside to keeping our best players at home, with the few South African players we have overseas on the back foot.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-03-hidden-cost-of-the-psl-cash-bonanza/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Liverpool anxious for Suarez's return]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-liverpool-anxious-for-suarezs-return/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Liverpool is a team brimming with confidence ahead of the long-awaited return of Luis Suarez for Monday's match against Tottenham at Anfield.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-liverpool-anxious-for-suarezs-return/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wenger eyes top-four finish despite latest draw]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-wenger-eyes-topfour-finish-despite-latest-draw/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger has insisted Arsenal can still finish in the top four of the Premier League and qualify for next season's Champions League.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-wenger-eyes-topfour-finish-despite-latest-draw/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mayweather to take on Cotto in last fight before jail]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-mayweather-to-take-on-cotto-in-last-fight-before-jail/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After failing to land a date with Manny Pacquiao, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr will meet up with Miguel Cotto for his last fight before going to jail.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-02-mayweather-to-take-on-cotto-in-last-fight-before-jail/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Confederations Cup logo unveiled]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-confederations-cup-logo-unveiled/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fifa has unveiled the 2013 Confederations Cup logo and confirmed Brasilia will host the opening match with the final will be held in Rio de Janeiro.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-confederations-cup-logo-unveiled/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[ICC top job to be split]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-icc-top-job-to-be-split/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Future International Cricket Council presidents are likely to have reduced powers after the governing body's board recommended splitting the job.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-icc-top-job-to-be-split/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gabon make surprise entrance to Afcon quarterfinals]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-gabon-make-surprise-entrance-to-afcon-quarterfinals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Gabon sailed into the quarterfinals of Afcon as the Group C winner, leaving the last two places to be decided on the final day of group matches.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-gabon-make-surprise-entrance-to-afcon-quarterfinals/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[England frantic to prevent Pakistan rout]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-england-frantic-to-prevent-pakistan-rout/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[England are desperate to avoid the humiliation of a series whitewash against an strong Pakistan team in the third and final Test.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-england-frantic-to-prevent-pakistan-rout/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Man United, City top premier league table]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-man-united-city-top-premier-league-table/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Manchester United has cut into Manchester City's lead at the top of the premier league table, leaving City with only a small advantage.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-02-01-man-united-city-top-premier-league-table/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saru pushes for 16 Super Rugby teams]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-saru-pushes-for-16-super-rugby-teams/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[South African Rugby Union deputy president Mark Alexander says the national rugby body will lobby for 16 teams to be introduced into Super Rugby.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-saru-pushes-for-16-super-rugby-teams/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Khoza pleased to lose fewer players overseas]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-khoza-pleased-to-lose-fewer-players-overseas/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Orlando Pirates and PSL chairperson Irvin Khoza says it may be a good omen for the local Premiership that fewer players are venturing overseas.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-khoza-pleased-to-lose-fewer-players-overseas/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dippenaar makes Springbok Sevens debut]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-dippenaar-makes-springbok-sevens-debut/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stephan Dippenaar will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after being named in the team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-dippenaar-makes-springbok-sevens-debut/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shining Misbah pulls Pakistan back from the brink]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-shining-misbah-pulls-pakistan-back-from-the-brink/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pakistan have not only survived the spot-fixing crisis but emerged stronger under Misbah-ul-Haq's understated captaincy, revelling in consistency.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-shining-misbah-pulls-pakistan-back-from-the-brink/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sudan snatch quarterfinal spot with win over Burkina Faso]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-sudan-snatch-quarterfinal-spot-with-win-over-burkina-faso/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sudan have celebrated their biggest football achievement in over 40 years when they nabbed a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-31-sudan-snatch-quarterfinal-spot-with-win-over-burkina-faso/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Bok coach Meyer wants a national style of play]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-new-bok-coach-meyer-wants-a-national-style-of-play/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Newly appointed Bok coach Heyneke Meyer says one of his greatest challenges will be to have the country's Super Rugby franchises on the same page.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-new-bok-coach-meyer-wants-a-national-style-of-play/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Robshaw to lead England against Scotland and France]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-robshaw-to-lead-england-against-scotland-and-france/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw is to lead England in their opening two Six Nations matches, it was announced on Monday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-robshaw-to-lead-england-against-scotland-and-france/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Terry continues as Chelsea captain despite racism hearing]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-terry-continues-as-chelsea-captain-despite-racism-hearing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[John Terry will captain Chelsea against Swansea City on Tuesday, despite facing a hearing on Wednesday into allegations of racism against him.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-terry-continues-as-chelsea-captain-despite-racism-hearing/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zambia, Equatorial Guinea through to Africa Cup quarters]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-zambia-equatorial-guinea-through-to-africa-cup-quarters/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zambia is in the quaterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Equatorial Guinea, possibly pitting the co-hosts against Côte d'Ivoire.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-30-zambia-equatorial-guinea-through-to-africa-cup-quarters/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aston Villa stunned by Arsenal fight back]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-aston-villa-stunned-by-arsenal-fight-back/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Arsenal staged a remarkable recovery from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and keep their FA Cup hopes alive with a dramatic fourth round win.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-aston-villa-stunned-by-arsenal-fight-back/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rock too solid for faltering Woods in Abu Dhabi]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-rock-too-solid-for-faltering-woods-in-abu-dhabi/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods talked all week about his improved ball control. But it let him down on Sunday when he needed it most in the final round.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-rock-too-solid-for-faltering-woods-in-abu-dhabi/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches it]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-history-at-australian-open-final-as-djokovic-clinches-it/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at five hours and 53 minutes.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-29-history-at-australian-open-final-as-djokovic-clinches-it/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Zealand celebrate record margin against Zim]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-28-new-zealand-celebrate-record-margin-against-zim/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[New Zealand posted their biggest winning Test margin when they demolished Zimbabwe by an innings and 301 runs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-28-new-zealand-celebrate-record-margin-against-zim/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blue Bulls' Heyneke Meyer appointed Bok coach]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-blue-bulls-heyneke-meyer-appointed-bok-coach/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Blue Bulls rugby supremo Heyneke Meyer has formally been appointed Springbok rugby coach, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-blue-bulls-heyneke-meyer-appointed-bok-coach/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Guma Tac takes steps to liquidate Golden Lions]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-guma-tac-takes-steps-to-liquidate-golden-lions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Guma Tac says the Golden Lions Rugby Union is "hopelessly insolvent" and have filed papers in the South Gauteng High Court.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-guma-tac-takes-steps-to-liquidate-golden-lions/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Southern Kings to join Super Rugby in 2013]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-southern-kings-to-join-super-rugby-in-2013/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Saru has announced that the Southern Kings will compete in the Super Rugby competition in 2013.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-southern-kings-to-join-super-rugby-in-2013/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ghana tipped to beat Mali]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-ghana-tipped-to-beat-mali/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Africa Cup of Nations group D will serve up a second West African derby when Ghana face Mali on Saturday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-ghana-tipped-to-beat-mali/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Power to the Cup Nobodies]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-power-to-the-cup-nobodies/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Africa Nations Cup minnows are putting up 
a surprising fight and challenging the status quo.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-power-to-the-cup-nobodies/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[When the gloves come off]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-when-the-gloves-come-off/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has six months of Test cricket left before his Proteas career ends.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-when-the-gloves-come-off/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Springbok coach has his work cut out for him]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-new-bok-coach-has-his-work-cut-out-for-him/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The newly appointed Bok coach must be ready to face a myriad of hurdles in the country's most important coaching role.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-new-bok-coach-has-his-work-cut-out-for-him/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi green]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-woods-rejects-pines-for-abu-dhabi-green/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lured by the match fee, much less than he earned at his peak, the champion faces a stiff challenge from the top four golfers in the world.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-27-woods-rejects-pines-for-abu-dhabi-green/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-rafa-outguns-rival-federer-to-reach-open-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal has once again proved Roger Federer's Grand Slam nemesis, beating the Swiss great to reach the Australian Open final.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-rafa-outguns-rival-federer-to-reach-open-final/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea secure a spot in Afcon quarterfinals]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-equatorial-guinea-secure-a-spot-in-afcon-quarterfinals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rank outsiders Equatorial Guinea have reached the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals and eliminated Senegal with a shock 2-1 triumph.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-equatorial-guinea-secure-a-spot-in-afcon-quarterfinals/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coach]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-matfield-toys-with-coming-back-if-meyer-made-coach/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield could come out of retirement -- but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-matfield-toys-with-coming-back-if-meyer-made-coach/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Liverpool book a place in League Cup]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-liverpool-book-a-place-in-league-cup/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy has come back to haunt Manchester City as Liverpool booked their Wembley appearance after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the League Cup semis.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-26-liverpool-book-a-place-in-league-cup/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Police arrest sellers of phony Olympic tickets, hotel rooms]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-police-arrest-sellers-of-phony-olympic-tickets-hotel-rooms/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UK police have arrested 97 people for selling fake tickets and bogus hotel rooms ahead of the London Olympic Games, beginning in July.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-police-arrest-sellers-of-phony-olympic-tickets-hotel-rooms/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[England keep Pakistan at bay in second Test]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-england-keep-pakistan-at-bay-in-second-test/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[England's pace-cum-spin attack has delivered the goods to keep Pakistan down to 256-7 on the opening day of the second Test.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-england-keep-pakistan-at-bay-in-second-test/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[India feel the heat in fourth Test against Australia]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-india-feel-the-heat-in-fourth-test-against-australia/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting's double centuries and a shaky start by India's stuttering batsman left the visitors under pressure in Adelaide.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-india-feel-the-heat-in-fourth-test-against-australia/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cat's out the bag: Heyneke Meyer offered Bok top job]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-cats-out-the-bag-heyneke-meyer-offered-bok-top-job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Blue Bulls Rugby Union has confirmed the South African Rugby Union's intention to employ their rugby director, Heyneke Meyer, as Springbok coach.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-cats-out-the-bag-heyneke-meyer-offered-bok-top-job/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso need to step up Afcon efforts]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-burkina-faso-needs-to-step-up-afcon-efforts/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Burkina Faso must stop conceding soft goals if they are to have any hope of defeating Côte d'Ivoire and getting their Afcon campaign back on track.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-burkina-faso-needs-to-step-up-afcon-efforts/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tennis legend tempts gay rage at Australian Open]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-tennis-legend-tempts-gay-rage-at-australian-open/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tennis legend Margaret Court reignited controversy over her views on homosexuality as she defied gay protest threats by visiting the Australian Open.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-tennis-legend-tempts-gay-rage-at-australian-open/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Murray charges through to Australian Open semis]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-murray-charges-through-to-australian-open-semis/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Andy Murray proved too strong for Japanese star Kei Nishikori, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open after a comfortable straight-sets win.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-murray-charges-through-to-australian-open-semis/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cardiff slip into League Cup final]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-cardiff-slip-into-league-cup-final/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cardiff have battled through to the League Cup final, overcoming a first leg deficit to defeat Championship rivals Crystal Palace on penalties.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-25-cardiff-slip-into-league-cup-final/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Golden Lions face legal action after loan deal sours]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-golden-lions-face-legal-action-after-loan-deal-sours/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A former potential equity partner says legal steps are being taken to regain a multi-million rand loan from the Golden Lions Rugby Union.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-golden-lions-face-legal-action-after-loan-deal-sours/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mbalula: No one would sponsor corrupt sport]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-mbalula-no-one-in-their-right-mind-would-sponsor-corrupt-sport/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says business will not invest in sport if "corrupt activities" and a "lack of corporate governance" continues.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-mbalula-no-one-in-their-right-mind-would-sponsor-corrupt-sport/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tunisia go to the top with Morocco win]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-tunisia-go-to-the-top-with-morocco-win/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tunisia has taken the Maghreb derby honours, a 2-1 defeat of Morocco putting them alongside Gabon at the top of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Ajax coach satisfied with maiden season]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ajax Cape Town coach Maarten Stekelenburg is satisfied with the first half of his maiden season in charge of a senior professional team.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burger leads attack against the Lions]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-24-burger-leads-attack-against-the-lions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday's Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dilshan resigns as Sri Lanka cricket captain]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-dilshan-resigns-as-sri-lanka-cricket-captain/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has resigned from the captaincy and former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed to the role.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Branden Grace looks to win Masters]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-branden-grace-looks-to-win-masters/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After climbing a phenomenal 166 positions in the latest world rankings released, Branden Grace says he has his eye on the Masters at Augusta in April.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sehwag pins lacklustre performance on Australia's bowling]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-sehwag-pins-lacklustre-performance-on-australias-bowling/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Virender Sehwag rates Australia's bowling attack as the best he has faced as India battle to restore some pride in the final Test in Adelaide.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mourinho faces revolt over backstabbing claims]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-mourinho-faces-revolt-over-backstabbing-claims/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho faces a Real Madrid revolt after claiming his players were stabbing him in the back in the aftermath of Madrid's defeat by Barcelona.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-mourinho-faces-revolt-over-backstabbing-claims/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wenger faces barrage of criticism for 2-1 defeat]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-wenger-faces-barrage-of-criticism-for-21-defeat/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Arsenal fans have let manager Arsene Wenger know just how upset they are as the club faces danger of missing out on a Champions League qualification.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Côte d'Ivoire plots to pick up second Afcon title]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-cte-divoire-plots-to-pick-up-second-afcon-title/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Côte d'Ivoire has begun its quest for a second Afcon title with a 1-0 victory over Sudan, while over in Group B, Angola has beaten Burkina Faso 2-1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-23-cte-divoire-plots-to-pick-up-second-afcon-title/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka scores in final match, SA still wins series]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-22-sri-lanka-scores-in-final-match-sa-still-wins-series/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Despite Sri Lanka's two-wicket triumph over South Africa in the final match of an international series, the series was still won 3-2 by the hosts.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SA women take Investec Hockey Series]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-22-sa-women-take-investec-international-hockey-series/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The South African women's hockey team drew 1-1 with Spain in Randburg to clinch the five-match Investec international series 2-1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Liverpool's Champions League hopes take a knock]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-22-liverpools-champions-league-hopes-take-a-knock/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's chances of securing a place in next season's Champions League took a downward turn on Saturday as Bolton defeated them 3-1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-22-liverpools-champions-league-hopes-take-a-knock/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters ]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-22-nadal-reaches-australian-open-quarters/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rafa Nadal blew hot and cold against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez but has emerged to become the first man into the Australian Open quarter-finals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-drogbas-last-chance-for-cte-divoire-victory-in-acn/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-drogbas-last-chance-for-cte-divoire-victory-in-acn/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[CSA's Khan: board has time to learn Companies' Act]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-csas-khan-board-has-time-to-learn-companies-act/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cricket SA's (CSA) acting president, AK Khan, says the federation's board has not left it too late to familiarise itself with the Companies' Act.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-csas-khan-board-has-time-to-learn-companies-act/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bafana's Ntuka dies after nightclub stabbing]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-bafanas-ntuka-dies-after-nightclub-stabbing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Bafana Bafana-capped defender Jeffrey Ntuka is dead after reportedly being stabbed in the early hours of the morning in a Kroonstad nightclub.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-bafanas-ntuka-dies-after-nightclub-stabbing/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Safa accused of risking players ]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-safa-accused-of-risking-players/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung says Bafana Bafana practice games are a "no-no" for South Africa's players.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tiger opens up to the twitterverse]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-tiger-opens-up-to-the-twitterverse/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods has used his Twitter account to say he's practicing well ahead of his 2012 debut next week at Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
			<guid>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-tiger-opens-up-to-the-twitterverse/</guid>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka outshine South Africa in maiden victory]]></title>
			<link>http://mg.co.za/article/2012-01-21-sri-lanka-outshine-south-africa-in-maiden-victory/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thisara Perera scored 69 not out to secure Sri Lanka's first win from four ODIs, leading his team to a five wicket victory, with eight balls to spare.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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