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NewsAFP NewsWallaby cancer victim Lealiifano in emotional return
Wallaby star Christian Lealiifano has made an emotional return to rugby 10 months after he was diagnosed with leukaemia, his ACT Brumbies club said on Friday. The fly-half, who has been out of action since his diagnosis in August, made an appearance during the club's exhibition match against the
NewsAFP NewsSpieth storms into early lead at PGA Travelers Championship
Jordan Spieth posted the lowest opening-round score of his career on Thursday with a 63 at the Travelers Championship. The 23-year-old Spieth, who is coming off a disappointing tie for 35th at the US Open, made his eighth birdie of the round on his last hole to seize a one-shot lead in his first career
NewsAFP NewsGeorgia fear backlash from desperate Argentina in rugby Test
New Zealand-born Georgia coach Milton Haig fears a backlash from an Argentina team that has suffered five consecutive losses when they clash on Saturday in a one-off Test. "Argentina are hurting having lost twice at home to England this month after three defeats in Europe last November. "
NewsAFP NewsSpringboks out to end perfect French Ellis Park record
Having sealed the three-Test series with two convincing triumphs, South Africa want to beat France at Ellis Park for the first time Saturday. The Johannesburg stadium where the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup watched by then state president Nelson Mandela has been a happy hunting ground for
NewsAFP NewsPenguins to raise Stanley Cup banner on October 4
The Pittsburgh Penguins will raise their fifth Stanley Cup championship banner in franchise history when they host the St. Louis Blues on October 4 as the National Hockey League unveiled its regular season schedule on Thursday. The Penguins home opener is one of four games on opening night. The Toronto
