All Blacks call up Tu’ungafasi and Hannah after 33-16 Springboks win
New Zealand have added Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Jamie Hannah for Tuesday’s Lions fixture after injuries to Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord.
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Pegula 7-5, 4-6, 6-4; Gauff 6-4, 6-1 reach Cincinnati final
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff will meet in the Cincinnati Masters final after contrasting victories over Iga Swiatek and Sara Bejlek.
Amorim gives Nigeria’s Chukwueze new Milan role after 4-2 win
Ruben Amorim says Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze can handle a right wing-back role at Milan after scoring in last week’s 4-2 win over Manchester United.
AFC Leopards beat KCCA 1-0 as Ambani warns FKF Premier League rivals
AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani says three pre-season wins and fast integration of new signings should concern Gor Mahia and other rivals.
Springboks vs All Blacks: Referee Carley and TMO Adamson rated
Matthew Carley and Mike Adamson are under scrutiny after New Zealand beat South Africa in the opening Test of their four-match series.
Messi scores but Inter Miami lose 2-1 to Toronto in MLS regular season
Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami, but Toronto’s two-goal spell condemned the hosts to a 2-1 defeat and a fifth match without victory.
Two suspects arrested over murder of former champion Zolani Tete
Two suspects aged 30 and 22 have been arrested after former South African world boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot dead in Mdantsane.
Dana White renews criticism of Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Dana White has renewed his criticism of Ian Machado Garry, using a new rant to revisit the fighter’s behaviour at UFC 330.
Kriel calls Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry a knockout after 33-16 loss
Springboks centre Jesse Kriel says the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series now has a knockout feel after a 33-16 defeat by New Zealand.
Teofimo Lopez targets three welterweight unifications, no mandatories
New WBA welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez plans three DAZN fights against titleholders, seeking unifications instead of mandatory defences.
Camila Zamorano retains WBC Atom title after 98-92 decision
Camila Zamorano beat Perla Pérez by unanimous decision in San Luis Potosí, making a third defense of her WBC atomweight world title.
Island Boys’ KodiyakRedd stopped by Jeremy Smith in Miami bout
Jeremy Smith stopped Island Boys rapper KodiyakRedd after two minutes in Miami, extending the musician’s winless run to four fights.
Teofimo Lopez beats Romero 116-112 as Catterall threatens plans
Teofimo Lopez won the WBA welterweight title by majority decision over Rolando Romero, but Jack Catterall is next in line for a mandatory fight.
Erasmus admits Springboks were thoroughly beaten by All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa’s errors and New Zealand’s intensity decided a heavy defeat, with the All Blacks now ranked world No 1.
Monnas beat Waterkloof 52-22 to claim 11th Noordvaal Cup title
Monument scored eight tries against Waterkloof to win 52-22 and secure an 11th Noordvaal Cup title on the schools season’s final weekend.
Fredrick's Brentford promotion leaves Premier League future unclear
Benjamin Fredrick has been promoted and handed a new Brentford contract, but his No. 48 shirt and limited senior exposure leave his next step uncertain.
Lionel Messi fined after clash in Major League Soccer draw
Lionel Messi has received an undisclosed MLS fine for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s heated 2-2 draw.
Yacare will play in Super Rugby Americas 2027 after survival doubts
Paraguay’s Yacare will remain in Super Rugby Americas for 2027, ending fears of a collapse and bringing plans for more home fixtures.
Tusker face Gor Mahia in FKF Super Cup test ahead of new season
Tusker meet FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia in Sunday’s Super Cup at Nyayo Stadium as both clubs begin preparations for the new season.
US$5 000 Inyathi tournament to feature football and netball teams
A US$5 000 tournament in Inyathi on Sunday will bring together football and netball teams from healthcare, prisons and youth groups.
Angulo, Xhaka and Meunier earn 7s in 2-1 Premier League loss
Nilson Angulo, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Meunier were Sunderland’s top-rated players after their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Ipswich Town.
German Cup: Kaiserslautern beat Waldhof 1-0 after fan violence
Kaiserslautern defeated Waldhof Mannheim 1-0 in extra time to reach the next German Cup round after violence injured about 100 people.
Sporting Lagos extend coach Jeffery Buter’s deal ahead of NPFL return
Sporting Lagos have retained Jeffery Buter as coach after he led the club to the NNL title and promotion ahead of the 2026-27 NPFL season.
Accra’s Borteyman horse racing course destroyed amid site dispute
The destruction of Accra’s only public horse racing course at Borteyman has prompted the Accra Turf Club to seek legal protection.
Edo Queens arrive in Burkina Faso for 2026 WAFU-B qualifiers
NWFL champions Edo Queens have reached Ouagadougou for the 2026 WAFU-B qualifiers, with a CAF Women’s Champions League place at stake.
Balogun’s D’Tigress record earns New York Liberty WNBA deal
Nigeria forward Elizabeth Balogun has joined the New York Liberty on a developmental contract after strong performances for D’Tigress.
Nigeria's Arthur Okonkwo makes four saves in Charlton's 2-1 win
Arthur Okonkwo made four important saves and saw a late West Ham penalty hit the bar as Charlton secured a 2-1 English Championship win.
Anonymous Nigerian referee urges wider reforms after Maram’s death
A serving Nigerian referee says Aweng Solomon Maram’s death should drive reforms in welfare, career progression and officiating conditions.
Lionel Messi fined after slap in Inter Miami’s 2-2 MLS draw
Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria’s EA Sports FC 27 ratings list with 85
Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s highest-rated men’s player in EA Sports FC 27 at 85, ahead of Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi.
Boxing remembers three deaths in a tragic nine-day sequence
Boxing lost Prichard Colón, Hayden Panettiere and Zolani Tete within nine days, with the three lives ending in very different circumstances.
AFC Leopards beat KCCA 1-0 in pre-season friendly ahead of new campaign
AFC Leopards defeated Uganda's KCCA FC 1-0 at Nyayo Stadium, with James Kinyanjui scoring late in the first half of the pre-season friendly.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz get US Open mixed doubles wildcard
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will join the US Open mixed doubles field after receiving a wildcard for the 24-26 August event.
Mighty Wanderers reclaim FDH Bank Premiership summit with 2-1 win
Mighty Wanderers returned to the FDH Bank Premiership summit after beating Red Lions 2-1, but Silver Strikers and Big Bullets remain close.
1957 boxing remembered: Patterson beats Rademacher by sixth-round KO
Floyd Patterson retained the world heavyweight title with a sixth-round knockout of Pete Rademacher, who made his professional debut in Seattle.
Dion Hotto goal hands Orlando Pirates 1-0 MTN 8 semi-final lead
Dion Hotto scored before half-time as defending champions Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the MTN 8 semi-final first leg.
EPL: Bruno Fernandes blames Man Utd players after 2-0 Hull loss
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United’s repeated errors after Hull City opened the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory.
Olayinka says Ighalo influenced his move to Saudi club Al Wehda
Peter Olayinka says Odion Ighalo’s positive view of Al Wehda’s project influenced his move to the Saudi Arabian club after its relegation.
Nigeria pick four overseas players for 2026 African Volleyball Championship
Nigeria have invited 22 players, including four based abroad, for the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunisia.
Premier League 2026: Ajayi scores, assists as Hull beat Man Utd 2-0
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored and helped create Hull City’s second goal in a 2-0 Premier League 2026 victory over Manchester United.