Manchester City close on Mendy, target Sanchez next

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy and could also sign want-away Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez.

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Sharks coach laments lack of effort, explains Bosch absence

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says a lack of effort was to blame for his side's defeat to the Lions on Saturday.

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Afghanistan to replace Australia in triangular series

Afghanistan A will replace Australia A in the up-coming triangular series against South Africa A and India A.

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Cabrera-Bello triumphs in Open tune-up

The World No 31 fired a stunning eight-under-par course record of 64 at Dundonald Links.

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• Another missed cut, but McIlroy not worried ahead of Open
• McIlroy hits road on quest for second Claret Jug
• Grace hoping to find his links touch ahead of the Open Championship