<?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[SundayTimes]]></title><link>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za</link><atom:link href="https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/category/sport/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[SundayTimes News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:18:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Stars align for Maseko in Bafana return as he itches for global stage run against Czechs]]></title><link>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-06-17-stars-align-for-maseko-in-bafana-return-as-he-itches-for-global-stage-run-against-czechs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-06-17-stars-align-for-maseko-in-bafana-return-as-he-itches-for-global-stage-run-against-czechs/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mahlatse Mphahlele]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[‘There are highs and lows. 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