Scotland flanker Martin Leslie has been kicked out of the World Cup with a 12-week ban from competitive rugby after he was found guilty of kneeing an opponent in the head during Scotland’s 39-15 win over the United States on Monday. Leslie is the second player to be cited during the tournament.

Another Premier Soccer League (PSL) coach has had his services terminated after Hellenic decided to dispense with the services of Clemens Westerhof. Orlando Pirates coach Roy Barreto resigned from the Premier Soccer League champion side on Tuesday.

Chris McCarron remembered world-famous jockey Bill Shoemaker as larger than life, both in and out of the saddle. ”He was 4’11’ [1,5m], but when he walked into a room, he was a giant,” McCarron said on Tuesday at a memorial service for Shoemaker, who died on October 12.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has learned a thing or two from Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson. Now he’s hoping his players can teach the English champion a few lessons in Wednesday’s Champions League game at Ibrox. Dubbed the ”Battle of Britain”, the fixture has been anticipated for months.

Argentina ran in seven tries on Wednesday to claim a share of the top spot in Pool A with a decisive 50-3 Rugby World Cup win over Romania. The Puma forwards won the battle of the big men, with number eight Pablo Bouza scoring two push-over tries and fullback Juan Hernandez also bagging two tries.

Former Lamontville Golden Arrows manager Khabo Zondo has been appointed as Sundowns’ joint coach to assist Oscar Fullone, who has enjoyed a bad start to his first season at the Kloorkop-based side. Zondo, who coached Thembisa Classic, will assist Fullone in an attempt to bring in some results and fresh ideas.

The way has been paved for next year’s general election to legally proceed following the adoption in the National Council of Provinces of the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill. The legislation was slated by opposition parties because of its Clause 9, which effectively prevents citizens abroad from voting in the election.