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Boxing
Mayweather to take on Cotto in last fight before jailAfter 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. Olympic Games
Police arrest sellers of phony Olympic tickets, hotel roomsUK police have arrested 97 people for selling fake tickets and bogus hotel rooms ahead of the London Olympic Games, beginning in July. Sport
Mbalula: No one would sponsor corrupt sportSports Minister Fikile Mbalula says business will not invest in sport if "corrupt activities" and a "lack of corporate governance" continues. Hockey
SA women take Investec Hockey SeriesThe South African women's hockey team drew 1-1 with Spain in Randburg to clinch the five-match Investec international series 2-1. Boxing
Nick Durandt remembers Ali's SA visitA photo of Nick Durandt holding a boxing mitt and Muhammad Ali delivering a mock blow occupies pride of place in the gym of one of SA's top trainers. Boxing
At 70, Muhammad Ali is 'still the greatest'US boxing champion Muhammad Ali has celebrated his 70th birthday, with friends and fans worldwide seeing him as "still the greatest". Sport
Battle for the highs of surfingSurfers will now be tested for illegal substances before major competitions, a move that some believe could damage the sport’s subversive allure. Boxing
Muhammad Ali centre a tribute to life of activismAt the Muhammad Ali Centre, visitors see the world heavyweight champion railing against war, segregation and poverty. They also see his softer side. Amir Khan blames mystery man for title bout lossBoxer Amir Khan has claimed that an unidentified man 'interfered' with the WBA fight supervisor during his split-decision loss to Lamont Peterson. India
'I am just here for the violence'Indian spectators are increasingly drawn to the guts, gore and glory of full-contact fighting. Surfing association vows to weed out drug-takersA surfing world champion's death has prompted drug-screening of professional surfers, in a move that could wipe out the sport's alternative image. Olympic Games
London's tough Olympic budget challengesLondon Olympic organisers are facing significant budgetary challenges in the run-up to next year's Games, with bills almost doubling. New game plan for sport set for 2012, says MbalulaSports Minister Fikile Mbalula has promised to spend 2012 implementing the ideas that have been put forward in government's ambitious sport plan. 2012 Olympic Games
UK runs risk of exceeding Olympic budgetBritain's spending watchdogs warned Olympic organisers of the risk of exceeding their £9.3-billion budget and have little room for unforeseen costs. Swimming
Olympics will be Le Clos callChad le Clos braces to take on Michael Phelps in his signature event, the 200m butterfly, next year. Mbalula: Winning starts at the grassrootsWithin a relatively short period Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has won the hearts and minds of athletes and administrators alike. Dolly was a triumph against apartheidThe South Africa-born England cricketer played a critical role in defying apartheid, writes Peter Mason. SEA Games
Organisers consider SEA Games a success despite tragedyOrganisers of the Southeast Asian Games are adamant their much-maligned hosting of the competition can be counted a success regardless of tragedy. Sport
Quotas stay as Mbalula seeks to push sport developmentFikile Mbalula says government will implement measures that will ensure the development of school sports while quotas will remain in sport for now. Olympics
Top Olympic tickets for sale, but it will cost youHospitality packages are a new venture for the Olympics, giving smaller businesses and people with extra money a different experience of the event. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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