<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[TimesLive]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za</link><atom:link href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/category/sport/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[TimesLive News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:11:54 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxy stun Sundowns, as Pirates set to be crowned new Premiership champions]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-galaxy-stun-sundowns-as-pirates-set-to-be-crowned-new-premiership-champions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-galaxy-stun-sundowns-as-pirates-set-to-be-crowned-new-premiership-champions/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marc Strydom]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Eight-time successive PSL-winning Brazilians' left dumbfounded in Mbombela as Bucs set for historic treble]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:52:20 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/6DCVKKHJ45EARH6J6IDKHUFAXI.jpg?auth=dd34a46f30c1c7a6a43350f78c51f26d791931ab244e1793a7cfa3774d1e84e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Victor Letsoalo celebrates his penalty scored for TS Galaxy with teammate Mlungisi Mbunjana in their Betway Premiership win against Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siyakholwa Kuse ready for his second crusade to conquer Jerusalem]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-siyakholwa-kuse-ready-for-his-second-crusade-to-conquer-jerusalem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-siyakholwa-kuse-ready-for-his-second-crusade-to-conquer-jerusalem/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Isaacson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Siyakholwa Kuse worked out shortly before heading to the prefight medical on Tuesday morning ahead of his WBC minimumweight title challenge against Melvin Jerusalem at Emperors Palace on Saturday night. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:08 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/DESXMOCJCFF7HEIDOCH6JROOQA.JPG?auth=ce244dc0c9ceaab058a9a363cc70483f78965f45319d92e011332a1e8959ecec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem stands on the scale at the pre-fight medical press conference at Emperors Palace on Tuesday, while challenger Siyakholwa Kuse looks on, flanked by manager Brian Mitchell and trainer Manny Fernandes.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">SUPPLIED</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proteas couldn’t afford to leave Ismail out, says Mashimbyi]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-12-proteas-women-couldnt-afford-to-leave-ismail-out-says-mashimbyi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-12-proteas-women-couldnt-afford-to-leave-ismail-out-says-mashimbyi/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stuart Hess]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The absence of a new-ball threat made turning to Ismail the obvious option for SA coach]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:09 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/ICM2MRPKZRBP7PHUAUZ4GAFBUQ?auth=fc63c3924b1f375ae46b88ba3d3aa3b4042f4402b0c1fbf6a3d24620eb4cfa70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Shabnim Ismail is in the Proteas Women squad for the T20 World Cup. File photo]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Ashley Vlotman-Gallo Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orlando Pirates’ title chase venue against Orbit moved from Royal Bafokeng]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-orlando-pirates-will-not-play-orbit-at-royal-bafokeng-stadium/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-orlando-pirates-will-not-play-orbit-at-royal-bafokeng-stadium/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sihle Ndebele]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Orbit's final match against Bucs won't be at Royal Bafokeng Stadium due to renovations]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:41:06 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/MG25WQ2DFRFXZD26GJ5A7YABXQ.jpg?auth=c44bf557ec2b3ce1301a7234dee93e169c4965dfbda8dcd1be06dbad51e2019d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" 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2026 12:22:29 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/YOYZY2FX3RHNLKQ7N77SKGG7NI.jpg?auth=6a59f521e87a0579252621f1b6fea490bceb0b809da11e93aa83cf52c3f4bdb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena is challenged by Grant Margeman of Siwelele FC in their Betway Premiership match at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alche Greeff/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs’ DDC coach Krieling reveals he nearly quit to run a coffee shop]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-bucs-ddc-coach-krieling-reveals-he-nearly-quit-to-run-a-coffee-shop/</link><guid 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haul]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-sa-swimmings-next-generation-steps-up-with-84-medal-african-champs-haul/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-sa-swimmings-next-generation-steps-up-with-84-medal-african-champs-haul/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karien Jonckheere]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The juniors earned 25 gold, 15 silver and 12 bronze medals to finish well on top]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/6TMSUBWNKRHWBJIK4LHQBXSFEQ.jpg?auth=69594097168c8aba6c9ef25bf20f0a29743d0991d39f8f90ac6d5df4904f2d94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Members of the South African team with their trophies at the African Swimming Championships in Algeria.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Africa Aquatics</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[STARS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | Egypt to rely on Liverpool talisman ‘King Salah’ ]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-07-stars-of-the-2026-world-cup-egypt-to-rely-on-liverpool-talisman-king-salah/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-07-stars-of-the-2026-world-cup-egypt-to-rely-on-liverpool-talisman-king-salah/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sihle Ndebele]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Superstar has struggled to reproduce his club heroics for his national team]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:07:12 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/BJOVR2ELXBCMHEJZDM2YJJYYOA.JPG?auth=680e9818eeed8a33a07866093185abe7070cda75c2bb56c12f5e4f9b2ba3f8b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Egypt star Mohamed Salah is going to be key for the Pharaohs during the 2026 Fifa World Cup.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Ulrik Pedersen</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 WORLD CUP GROUP E | Germany heavyweights, Ivory Coast hopefuls ]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-2026-world-cup-group-e-germany-heavyweights-ivory-coast-hopefuls/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-2026-world-cup-group-e-germany-heavyweights-ivory-coast-hopefuls/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neville Khoza]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Ecuador could be dark horses, while Curaçao is smallest nation to reach a World Cup]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:22:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/MFWB7SHDPFGYDMCLZTRDVBGF5Q.jpg?auth=b6baa8ce2297532570c8b156faaf93de79302d194c7105cbe44e502e32c42e12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Midfielder Joshua Kimmich has huge experience to offer Germany at the World Cup.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Ronald Wittek-EPA-BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set-piece boom unlikely to dominate World Cup, says Fifa’s technical study group]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-set-piece-boom-unlikely-to-dominate-world-cup-says-fifas-technical-study-group/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-set-piece-boom-unlikely-to-dominate-world-cup-says-fifas-technical-study-group/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Set-piece prowess may be reshaping club football, but Fifa’s technical study group said on Monday that dead-ball dominance is unlikely to define this year’s World Cup, largely due to limited preparation time for international 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grinder during an unrelenting dogfight against New Zealand will stand the Junior Boks in good stead when they defend their World Cup title in June and July, says SA coach Kevin Foote.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:20:56 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/N4S367NH7ZABHHHAXAD6VAC4BA.JPG?auth=8a78c9e90925c2b1655e12034b35253516fdc457be971f7be43f200f07b0a094&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton is tackled during his team's clash against New Zealand at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Fredlin Adriaan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s win or bust for Lions against Munster, says van Rooyen]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2026-05-12-its-win-or-bust-for-lions-against-munster-says-van-rooyen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2026-05-12-its-win-or-bust-for-lions-against-munster-says-van-rooyen/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Byron]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[After losing to Leinster in their previous outing, it has become a win or bust situation for the Lions when they face Munster in a crunch United Rugby Championship showdown on Saturday, coach Ivan van Rooyen says.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:50:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/3TCNYGLJABHI5IVKAQSI4XVP5U.jpg?auth=3acb04caa75d049a3b465afa693a446330a72429f7ea95ae9b8e2b3bc4c985fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Lions forward Ruan Venter has flown back to SA for scans on a knee injury sustained against Leinster.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabnim Ismail included in Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-12-shabnim-ismail-included-in-proteas-t20-world-cup-squad/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-12-shabnim-ismail-included-in-proteas-t20-world-cup-squad/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stuart Hess]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Shabnim Ismail, Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp have all been included in the Proteas Women squad for June’s T20 World Cup in England. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:05:36 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/BJ5XAUAMXNOVRI5NQPDVZRN4KU.jpg?auth=e900705f0cef60769ee4d1f662fb2f7b7d0c02109ef25335119d67fa4d445344&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" 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File photo]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jeenah Moon/Reuters</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sekhukhune now eye fourth place after missing out on third]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-sekhukhune-now-eye-fourth-place-after-missing-out-on-third/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-sekhukhune-now-eye-fourth-place-after-missing-out-on-third/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neville Khoza]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Babina Noko remained fifth on the log table with 42 points, two behind fourth-place AmaZulu. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/AZHOBQANC5KRNHWLGZSJSR7T2U.jpg?auth=a91406034bfa941f4c10b47b38ba577d2ba47dc3fa28c47a93fc2a7662e9b47b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[ Coach Paulus Masehe feels that finishing fourth is now their objective and believes it will be a fair campaign should they achieve it.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to give Abdeslam Ouaddou his flowers, win or lose the title for Pirates]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-time-to-give-abdeslam-ouaddou-his-flowers-win-or-lose-the-title-for-pirates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-12-time-to-give-abdeslam-ouaddou-his-flowers-win-or-lose-the-title-for-pirates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marc Strydom]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In many respects the Moroccan has already outperformed predecessor Jose Riveiro, but he doesn’t always get the credit]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/LYRJ2GCQKRGCJP5SVQEL3UHEWE.jpg?auth=327e219f5d3230a3c3e6249553ca49b0c64dcf39c285627a6728533dc9022501&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. File photo]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three World Cup ‘lucky fan’ spots reopened after disqualification and missing club representation]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-three-world-cup-lucky-fan-spots-reopened-after-disqualification-and-missing-club-representation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-three-world-cup-lucky-fan-spots-reopened-after-disqualification-and-missing-club-representation/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Innocentia Nkadimeng]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Department of sport also addressed an administrative error regarding the Orlando Pirates fan entries]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:05:58 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/TPN6ZRY36BIV5M5S2FOZBGNBLM.png?auth=898530c590dc044da18e3568f62ef475883c0d84edbd8b9222b7b1e042acc8ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/png" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie. File photo]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Kabelo Mokoena</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLAST FROM THE PAST | Sanders outpoints Brazilian despite injured left hand]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-blast-from-the-past-sanders-outpoints-brazilian-despite-injured-left-hand/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-12-blast-from-the-past-sanders-outpoints-brazilian-despite-injured-left-hand/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Isaacson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Today in SA sport history: May 12]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/RV7GA5CNOFK2TLC3CGN2WJ7VCQ.jpg?auth=570631758a11d1f28cb1761b0f3a098c2cae4d4f03fbdf6882d5f879439a7afa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Corrie Sanders outpoints Daniel Bispo of Brazil for the last victory of his career at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg in 2007.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Tertius Pickard/Gallo Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safa ‘has received funding’ from government to implement VAR]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-safa-has-received-funding-from-government-to-implement-var/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-safa-has-received-funding-from-government-to-implement-var/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mahlatse Mphahlele]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[‘Already there are four countries using VAR on the continent and we can’t be left behind’]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:16:29 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/OB7UNHTMYBO53PGRGJOMETYMOI.png?auth=03d96ad6efcb1dc1cbcb04bf156266096874f8c4b3d8c51068e126b55ddec22c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/png" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Safa says it is targeting the beginning of next season to roll out VAR. File photo.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing SA to hold workshop to improve ringside officiating]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-11-boxing-sa-to-hold-workshop-to-improve-ringside-officiating/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-11-boxing-sa-to-hold-workshop-to-improve-ringside-officiating/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bongani Magasela]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka announced that all ring officials would be attending that workshop.
“All of them under one roof. We have put together a team that we are working to prepare for that - Andile Matika, Howard Goldberg, Deon Dwarte and Siya Vabaza.”]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:34:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/HNSYLHQN7FJ3LEOVIBQTCS2K34.png?auth=8e1f19b26ffc0303369b4d8a08313decb523a9bd36ad4ed3d6db264a521c697b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/png" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Tsholofelo Lejaka starts his second tenure as Boxing South Africa CEO on Tuesday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">SUPPLIED</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yurav Premlall leads SA golfers’ global charge]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-10-yurav-premlall-leads-sa-golfers-global-charge/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-10-yurav-premlall-leads-sa-golfers-global-charge/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Vlismas]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[SA golfers dominated around the world, producing one of the country’s most impressive weekend performances with professionals winning on three different tours.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:43:58 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/INGSHNK4SZHEDKSY5OJB5WGE3Q.jpeg?auth=5c0888c6e42972cffd9fb97c1a5af27698f0626e610ad8baed9fd94b55cb0b6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[SA's Yurav Premlall won the DP World Tour on Sunday]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Shaun Roy/Sunshine Tour</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[LISTEN | Ben Youssef congratulates Kaizer Chiefs after qualifying for Caf]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-listen-ben-youssef-congratulates-kaizer-chiefs-after-qualifying-for-caf/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-listen-ben-youssef-congratulates-kaizer-chiefs-after-qualifying-for-caf/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neville Khoza]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Huge improvement from last season's ninth place in the Premiership to this campaign's third]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:17:57 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/AMLV4CW2MVANNI7Y7REDDRPTAU.jpg?auth=d9d0b89f5c8ca9abfede264cc063c980f4f4b31871187dc80cff06bc98cadbec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mfundo Vilakazi celebrates his goal for Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership win against Sekhukhune United FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"> Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss IPL playoffs]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-11-jayawardene-rues-run-of-injuries-as-mumbai-miss-ipl-playoffs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-05-11-jayawardene-rues-run-of-injuries-as-mumbai-miss-ipl-playoffs/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene says a run of injuries to key players derailed their Indian Premier League campaign after the five-time champions were eliminated from the playoff race on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:46:53 +0000</pubDate><media:content 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isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-05-10-ducatis-marc-marquez-undergoes-double-surgery-after-french-gp-crash/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez ruled out of Catalan race]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:17:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/I44HASNUNFDS5LAXAQY66PXKSE.jpg?auth=3de7918c3a447b7c7e07477f54f805def69a0541a1d30b15b86f6968f9a6b021&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Álex had started fifth on the grid but he quickly moved up and took the lead from Marc.

















































































































































































































































































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win]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-flick-fights-back-tears-after-barcelona-seal-laliga-title-with-clasico-win/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-flick-fights-back-tears-after-barcelona-seal-laliga-title-with-clasico-win/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reuters Agency]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Bara seal 29th Spanish league title with victory over Real Madrid]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:13:54 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/JYL6LSLTDJE73NQSFL4C3SJFHM.JPG?auth=cdf1c1ac0095e77e0beaad8f01ca9dbf63681d03a6e842b5cc8c095e6136241c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Barcelona's Ronald Araujo lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the LaLiga title with their Clasico victory against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday night.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Reuters/Nacho Doce</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundowns coach backs defender Ndamane for crucial matches against TS Galaxy and AS FAR]]></title><link>https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-sundowns-coach-backs-defender-ndamane-for-crucial-matches-against-ts-galaxy-and-as-far/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-05-11-sundowns-coach-backs-defender-ndamane-for-crucial-matches-against-ts-galaxy-and-as-far/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mahlatse Mphahlele]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[ Sundowns return to action on Tuesday and Cardoso said they have no choice but to keep on going]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content 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in SA sport history: May 11
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/ZCWEUOKGWBOG7IRY4LCIX6N32I.jpg?auth=5dd9757200a57e552cd9011adbc667f047977aecf34c64504680dd3d15c92858&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900" type="image/jpeg" height="900" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Bayanda Walaza, Akani Simbine, Sinesipho Dambile and Bradley Nkoana celebrate after winning their 4x100m heat at the World Relays in China.   ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Lintao Zhang/Getty Images</media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>