Peixoto calls for Wolves mentality shift before Preston visit
Wolves coach Cesar Peixoto says his team must control its emotions and use two early victories to alter its mentality at Preston North End.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies open 2026 COSAFA CAFWCL with 8-0 win
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies began their 2026 COSAFA CAFWCL Qualifiers campaign with an 8-0 victory over Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs.
Shukri Conrad proud as Proteas earn SA Sports Awards nominations
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has welcomed his Coach of the Year nomination after South Africa’s World Test Championship success and 2025 win in India.
Ghana forward Nathan Opoku begins Northampton challenge after move
Nathan Opoku has joined Northampton Town from Leicester City on a three-year deal as the Ghanaian forward targets a fresh League Two start.
Southampton seek first Championship points against Stoke in 2026/27
Southampton, on minus four points after losing at Watford, host Stoke City on Saturday as both sides seek their first Championship points of 2026/27.
Man City suffer Doku injury blow before Premier League opener
Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth after suffering a calf injury in the Community Shield.
Alhassan Yusuf named MLS Player of the Week after 3-0 hat-trick
Nigeria midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has won MLS Player of the Week after scoring three times in New England Revolution’s 3-0 victory.
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Holyfield weighs Tyson’s chances against Usyk in fantasy showdown
Evander Holyfield says a prime Mike Tyson could have beaten Oleksandr Usyk, though he cannot confidently pick a winner between them.
Ghana boxing body backs Ayitey Powers arrest over death threat
Ghana’s Boxing Interim Management Committee has condemned Ayitey Powers over an alleged death threat and called for his arrest and prosecution.
Former world champion Liam Smith set for return against unbeaten Kujala
Former WBO super-welterweight champion Liam Smith will return on September 4 against unbeaten Finland middleweight Ilari Kujala.
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UFC Sacramento weigh-in lineup set for Hernandez-Rodrigues bout
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues headline the UFC Sacramento weigh-in card ahead of their middleweight meeting on August 23.
559 Fights 126: Next Gen 4 MMA event set for Visalia on Aug 22
559 Fights 126, titled Next Gen 4, will bring live MMA to Visalia on Saturday, with Aldama versus Chapa as the featured main event.
Mick Terrill targets Newcastle knockout against Kamil Sokolowski
Mick Terrill has promised a hometown knockout against Kamil Sokolowski when BKB 60 arrives at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 10.
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Stick backs De Villiers as Boks’ warrior for All Blacks Test
Mzwandile Stick has backed 23-year-old Paul de Villiers to start at openside flank for the Springboks against New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Ardie Savea relishes return for All Blacks-Springboks battle
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea is eager to face South Africa at Ellis Park after returning from a short break ahead of Saturday’s Test.
PRASA adds trains for 2026 Springboks and Lions rugby matches
PRASA will run dedicated rail services for three 2026 rugby matches in Johannesburg and Cape Town, including two Springboks tests.
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Athletics Kenya names 16-member World Road Running Championships squad
Daniel Ebenyo and Agnes Ngetich lead Kenya’s 16-member team for the September 19-20 World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
Panther targets wheelchair history at Standard Chartered Marathon
South Sudan-born Michael Panther hopes to become the first man to complete the 42km Standard Chartered Marathon in a wheelchair while raising Ksh100m.
Kipchoge backs KSh100m Race for Mobility wheelchair mission in Kenya
Eliud Kipchoge has backed Michael Panther’s Race for Mobility campaign, which aims to raise KSh100 million for 200 pediatric wheelchairs.