TOP STORY Powell welcomes Bolt challenge 24/07/2008 21:20 Jamaican Asafa Powell has welcomed the challenge posed by the compatriot who "stole" his world 100m record as he prepared for his next race. Gay pulls out of London meet Powell locks out Bolt Bolt fears injury curse Sport Good scores in small surf 24/07/2008 21:20 The 2008 South African Surfing Championships got under way at Victoria Bay with competitors in the early rounds putting on good performances. Red Bull BWA window period open Jordy on fire in J-Bay Philippoussis injured surfing

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Epic: Flexible start location 24/07/2008 17:59 The route revamp for the Cape Epic 2009 has caused an uproar amongst mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world. The start has been moved from Knysna. Cape Epic gets dramatic revamp Epic win for Cannondale team Epic: SA team win 6th stage Haile to run Berlin marathon 24/07/2008 14:35 Long-distance legend Haile Gebrselassie will run this September's Berlin Marathon when he returns to the German capital where he set the current world record. ASA won't boycott parliament SA look to add gold in Beijing Not a happy day for SA athletes Red Bull BWA window period open 24/07/2008 10:20 It's on. The five-week waiting period for the running of the Red Bull Big Wave Africa 2008 is officially open. King Kelly rules in J-Bay Billabong Pro results Jordy on fire in J-Bay Ottey fails to make history 23/07/2008 16:18 Champion Slovenian sprinter, 48-year-old Merlene Ottey, has failed in her record-breaking bid to become the first athlete to reach eight Olympic finals. Powell locks out Bolt Jones pleads with George Bush Tyson Gay resting in Germany Gay pulls out of London meet 24/07/2008 07:49 World 100m champion Tyson Gay has pulled out of his clash with Jamaican Asafa Powell at the London Grand Prix to avoid aggravating a hamstring injury. Chambers loses Beijing bid IAAF reject Oscar's accusation Gebreselassie races to be fit Van Deventer sets SA record 22/07/2008 22:02 Juan van Deventer, South Africa's new middle distance star who will run in the 1500m at the Olympic Games, has set an SA record in the 3000m in Stockholm. Powell locks out Bolt Three-in-a-row for Wariner Sascoc name final teams Powell locks out Bolt 22/07/2008 21:35 Asafa Powell has capitalised on Usain Bolt's weak start and edged the world-record holder by one-hundredth of a second in their 100m race in Stockholm. Three-in-a-row for Wariner Bolt, Powell go head-to-head Bolt posts fastest 200m time Three-in-a-row for Wariner 22/07/2008 20:44 Olympic champion Jeremy Wariner has won his third straight 400m race at a meeting in Stocholm but failed to improve on his own stadium record. 7 world champions in US team Lagat, Clay win big at trials Gay headlines US trials Mashishi, Komphela showdown? 22/07/2008 19:06 A showdown appears to be looming between parliament's sport and recreation committee chair Butana Komphela and Sasco's Moss Mashishi. Mashishi statement 'arrogant' DA: Investigate Komphela Sasco slams 'racist' Komphela Mashishi statement 'arrogant' 22/07/2008 16:45 Sascoc president Moss Mashishi's statement on accountability to parliament is "reckless and arrogant", according to the ANC. ASA won't boycott parliament DA: Investigate Komphela Sasco slams 'racist' Komphela Rossi hits back at Stoner 22/07/2008 15:22 Valentino Rossi has hit back at reigning world champion Casey Stoner after comments the Australian made following the pair's thrilling battle in the US. Rossi wins US MotoGP crown Pedrosa out of US MotoGP Rossi seeks change of furtune ASA won't boycott parliament 22/07/2008 12:37 Athletics South Africa has announced that it wishes to distance itself from the statement issued by Sascoc, cutting ties with Parliament. SA look to add gold in Beijing Not a happy day for SA athletes Oscar fails in Olympic bid Jones pleads with George Bush 21/07/2008 22:05 Disgraced Olympic champion Marion Jones has asked US President George Bush to commute her six-month prison sentence for lying to government officials. Montgomery pleads guilty Former sprinter sent to jail Marion Jones begins jail term DA: Investigate Komphela 21/07/2008 16:04 The Democratic Alliance has called on parliament's Speaker Baleka Mbete to investigate "unacceptable conduct" by Butana Komphela. Sasco slams 'racist' Komphela SASCOC: SA ready for Beijing Komphela explains his K-word Rossi wins US MotoGP crown 21/07/2008 07:51 Italy's Valentino Rossi has stretched his lead atop the MotoGP standings with a triumph in the US Grand Prix. Pedrosa out of US MotoGP Rossi seeks change of furtune Stoner records hat-trick Bolt, Powell go head-to-head 21/07/2008 07:51 Jamaican rivals Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell clash in a mouthwatering Beijing Olympics 100m appetizer ahead of a crucial week of sprint shadow boxing. Not a happy day for SA athletes Oscar fails in Olympic bid Chambers loses Beijing bid Sasco slams 'racist' Komphela 20/07/2008 19:40 Sasco has slammed the "purely racist" statements by Butana Komphela and will no longer attend sport committee meetings in parliament. Hockey teams not black enough Komphela explains his K-word Parliament warns soccer bosses Pedrosa out of US MotoGP 19/07/2008 22:22 Spain's world title hopeful Dani Pedrosa has been forced out of Sunday's United States Grand Prix after failing to recover from injuries suffered in a fall. Rossi seeks change of furtune Stoner records hat-trick Stoner takes Sachsenring pole

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