Belgian Pro League: Durosinmi stunned by Antwerp's 4-4 Genk draw
Rafiu Durosinmi scored again and won Man of the Match, but Genk surrendered a 4-1 lead as Antwerp fought back for a 4-4 draw.
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Tommy Morrison’s son reveals past health crisis as brother fights cancer
Trey Lippe Morrison says he has died twice as he backs brother Kenzie, who is seeking urgent specialist treatment for stomach cancer.
Bournemouth secure late home win in Premier League season 2026
AFC Bournemouth secured a late home win, with their Premier League 2026 listing showing eighth place and recent form of three wins and two draws.
Andre Ayew says Otto Addo should have left after AFCON miss
Andre Ayew says Ghana should have dismissed Otto Addo sooner after failing to qualify for AFCON 2025, despite later reaching the 2026 World Cup.
Inyathi sports tournament opens with nine teams at Mahlabathini
The Councillor Ignatious Khabo Sports Tournament has begun in Inyathi, bringing together five football and four netball teams at Mahlabathini Groups.
Cheetahs beat Boland Cavaliers 33-24 in Currie Cup round six
Cheetahs overcame a 10-7 half-time deficit to beat Boland Cavaliers 33-24 and strengthen their hold on second place in the Currie Cup.
Springboks v All Blacks Cape Town Test kick-off set for 17:10
The Springboks will face the All Blacks in Cape Town at 17:10 on Saturday, seeking a response after losing the opening Test.
Kabras Sugar beat KCB Rugby 15-5 after comeback in Driftwood 7s final
Kabras Sugar overturned a 5-0 deficit to defeat KCB Rugby 15-5 at Mombasa Sports Club and secure their second NSC title of 2026.
Diamond League: Godana wins in 8:02.74 as Serem takes sixth
Gemechu Godana won the Silesia Diamond League 3,000m steeplechase in 8:02.74, beating Soufiane El Bakkali as Edmund Serem finished sixth.
Mo’unga starts at 10 as All Blacks chase SA sweep after 33-16 win
Richie Mo’unga will start at flyhalf against the Lions as New Zealand build on their 33-16 win over South Africa and three club victories.
Tusker stun Gor Mahia 3-1 to claim the 2026 FKF Super Cup title
Tusker beat FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to lift the 2026 FKF Super Cup after a decisive first-half display.
Six Nordic football associations demand Infantino’s resignation
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands have withdrawn support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and called for reforms.
Adeboye says National Intermediate Games will expose young talent
Adeyinka Adeboye says Nigeria’s maiden National Intermediate Games will create a clear route for under-19 athletes from grassroots sport to elite competition.
Ouaddou admits Appollis is below fitness level after MTN8 win
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Oswin Appollis is still short of peak fitness after featuring in all five matches this season.
Richie Mo'unga returns as New Zealand name team to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga will start for New Zealand against the Lions at Ellis Park on August 25, returning to the side since the 2023 World Cup final.
Remembered: Ricardo Lopez stopped Alex Sanchez in round five in 1997
On August 23, 1997, Ricardo Lopez stopped Alex Sanchez in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to unify the minimumweight titles.
Mthombeni predicts tight Motsepe Foundation Championship after 2-1 win
Real Natives opened the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship with a 2-1 victory as Mthombeni forecast a highly competitive campaign.
Tusker FC beat Gor Mahia 3-1 to win FKF Super Cup bragging rights
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to take early FKF Super Cup bragging rights and raise questions for the league champions.
Trent Alexander-Arnold explains England's 2026 World Cup snub
The Real Madrid defender says he was angry and devastated after England left him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Infantino defends record as criticism grows before 2027 FIFA vote
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he can answer criticism with a clear conscience as scrutiny grows before the 2027 presidential election.
Shakur Stevenson reacts to Rolly Romero's 115-113 WBA title loss
Shakur Stevenson praised Rolando Romero after Teofimo Lopez took the WBA welterweight title by majority decision in Las Vegas.
EKO 2026 organisers inspect Lagos venues for National Intermediate Games
Lagos venues have undergone a fresh inspection as organisers prepare for the maiden National Intermediate Games, scheduled for October 1-15, 2026.
Benjani returns as Highlanders draw 0-0 with Herentals in Zimbabwe PSL
Benjani Mwaruwari returned to Highlanders’ dugout after recovering from illness as Bosso drew 0-0 with fourth-placed Herentals in the PSL.
Mourinho urges Vinicius to control emotions after 2-1 LaLiga win
Jose Mourinho has defended Vinicius Jr after Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win over Espanyol, but told the winger to show greater emotional control.
Okonkwo praised after 2-1 Charlton win at West Ham in Championship
Arthur Okonkwo made eight saves on his Charlton debut as the Nigerian goalkeeper earned praise in a 2-1 Championship win at West Ham.
Erling Haaland unveils buzzcut ahead of new Premier League season
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has traded his long blonde hairstyle for a buzzcut before the Premier League season begins.
Manchester City agree £86m deal for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £85.6m to sign 18-year-old Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
18-1 fighter beats Makhachev teammate in PFL debut after release
An 18-1 fighter won on his PFL debut against an Islam Makhachev teammate after being released by Dana White.
NPFL: Sunday Megwo joins Etoile du Sahel on two-year deal
Abia Warriors attacker Sunday Megwo has joined Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel on a contract running until 2028 after two NPFL seasons.
Khyzhniak beats Palacio 100-90 to win WBA Gold light heavyweight title
Oleksandr Khyzhniak defeated Durval Palacio on points in Lviv, taking the WBA Gold light heavyweight title and moving to 3-0 as a professional.
Falconets open U20 World Cup camp in south-west Poland ahead of Spain
Nigeria’s Falconets will base their U20 World Cup preparations in Trzebnica before opening their campaign against Spain on September 7.
Haaland unveils shorter hairstyle before Man City Premier League opener
Erling Haaland has replaced his trademark long locks with a much shorter cut as Manchester City prepare for their 2026/27 Premier League opener.
Kejelcha reclaims world half-marathon record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha won in Buenos Aires in 56:51, taking back the world half-marathon record from Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo.
Asante Kotoko finish Accra camp before new Ghana Premier League season
Asante Kotoko have completed a two-week Accra camp after 1-0 friendly wins over Semper Fi and Heart of Lions ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.
Gregory Rodrigues defeats Anthony Hernandez 48-47 at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues beat Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision in the UFC Sacramento main event, earning judges’ scores of 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47.
Semenya becomes first Falconets player in Poland for U20 World Cup
Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei has arrived in Poland from Portugal as the first Falconets player ahead of the U20 Women’s World Cup.
Ronaldo sets 25-season scoring record in Saudi Pro League 4-0 win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al-Nassr beat Al-Riyadh 4-0, becoming the first player to find the net in 25 consecutive league seasons.
Jesse Kriel vows Springboks will respond after 33-16 All Blacks loss
Jesse Kriel says South Africa must be more clinical after their 33-16 defeat by New Zealand before next Saturday’s rematch in Cape Town.
Driftwood 7s 2026: KCB Rugby beat Menengai Oilers 10-5 to reach final
KCB Rugby overturned a 5-0 deficit to defeat Menengai Oilers 10-5 in extra time and reach the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa.
Championship: Charlton boss explains Ouma delay after 2-1 win
Charlton manager Nathan Jones says Timothy Ouma will not be rushed into Championship football after the Kenya international missed the 2-1 win at West Ham.