Bournemouth agree Juventus loan deal for goalkeeper Di Gregorio
Michele Di Gregorio is set to travel for a Bournemouth medical after the Premier League club agreed a loan with Juventus and a €14m option.
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Sunderland close in on Royal Antwerp midfielder Jules Ahoka move
Sunderland are in advanced talks to sign Royal Antwerp midfielder Jules Ahoka, who has been left out of the squad for the Genk match.
Boxing: Amanda Serrano reaches 50 wins on 114-114, 116-112 x2
Amanda Serrano secured the 50th win of her career by majority decision over Lucrecia Manzur, retaining her WBA, WBO and Ring titles.
Michael Owen snubs Man City in EPL top-five call after 3-0 win
Michael Owen has backed Arsenal to retain the EPL title and omitted Manchester City from his top five, with Chelsea second and Spurs fifth.
Lwandamina races to shape Zambia’s AFCON squad in local camp
Interim coach George Lwandamina has called 28 local players to camp as Zambia prepare for September AFCON qualifiers against Algeria and Togo.
Alistair Overeem wants Usyk camp for Rico Verhoeven comeback bout
Alistair Overeem hopes Oleksandr Usyk will train him for a proposed boxing meeting with Rico Verhoeven, which he sees as a historic Dutch event.
Brentford's No. 48 squad decision clouds Benjamin Fredrick's future plans
Benjamin Fredrick has been promoted and given a new four-year deal at Brentford, but his No. 48 shirt leaves his 2026-27 role uncertain.
Bangladesh fight back after Starc's 6-12 as Australia reach 165-8
Mitchell Starc's six-wicket burst bowled Bangladesh out for 64, but Shoriful Islam answered with 6-35 as Australia ended on 165-8.
Eintracht Frankfurt hammer St. Tonis 11-0 in record German Cup rout
Eintracht Frankfurt opened Adi Hutter’s second spell with an 11-0 German Cup win over St. Tonis, setting a record for the competition’s biggest victory.
Benjamin Fredrick and two Nigerians named in Brentford’s 2026 squad
Benjamin Fredrick, Kaye Furo and Jayden Meghoma are in Brentford’s Premier League squad, with Fredrick returning after an eight-month injury absence.
Mashata urges belief as Zambia begin AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign
Golden Mashata says Zambia can handle a tough AFCON 2027 qualifying group with disciplined work, coach-led preparation and continued fan support.
Lionel Messi fined after slapping Quinn Sullivan in MLS 2-2 draw
Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS after making contact with Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.
George Ilenikhena scores Saudi Pro League winner in Al Ittihad 1-0 win
George Ilenikhena has scored three times in two games for Al Ittihad, including the 1-0 Saudi top-flight winner that will please Nigeria coach Eric Chelle.
Thunderdome 55: Owen Corrigan faces Paolo Ratumaikoro
Undefeated Australasian light heavyweight champion Owen Corrigan will face Paolo Ratumaikoro at Thunderdome 55 after another opponent change.
Ghana striker Prince Prempeh joins Inter Bratislava in Slovakia
Ghanaian forward Prince Kwabena Prempeh, 18, has moved from Zilina Africa to Slovakia’s Inter Bratislava ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Dubois warns Itauma of Hrgovic test in vacant IBF title fight
Daniel Dubois expects Filip Hrgovic to give Moses Itauma his hardest test yet when they meet for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
Hope FC appoint ex-Sundowns man Daniels for Motsepe Foundation Championship
Hope FC have named former Mamelodi Sundowns player Clayton Daniels as head coach ahead of their first Motsepe Foundation Championship match.
Fans reject €150m fee after Galatasaray's 4-0 win over Erzurumspor
Supporters have criticised Ugur Meleke for valuing Victor Osimhen at €150m after his brace in Galatasaray’s 4-0 win over Erzurumspor.
Ghana Division One League and Women’s Premier League get GFA support
The GFA will fund key officiating costs and provide cash, equipment and fuel support to Division One League and Women’s Premier League clubs.
Black Queens draw Ecuador in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 play-off
Ghana will face Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea from 24 November to 5 December 2026 in the first phase of the Brazil 2027 play-offs.
Ouaddou warns of Sekhukhune test as Pirates face MTN8 triple
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says three meetings with Sekhukhune United in quick succession will test both teams’ ability to adapt.
Silesia Diamond League 2026: Richardson faces Jefferson-Wooden
Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Julien Alfred headline the women's 100m at the Silesia Diamond League on August 22-23.
Fury says Joshua fight may be called off over Hearn money dispute
Tyson Fury says his proposed November 20 bout with Anthony Joshua may collapse after promoter Eddie Hearn sought improved financial terms.
Pegula meets resurgent Swiatek in Cincinnati Open semi-final test
Jessica Pegula and defending champion Iga Swiatek meet in the Cincinnati Open semi-final, with the Pole leading their rivalry 7-5.
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open as Carlos Alcaraz returns
World No 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee issue, while Carlos Alcaraz is set to return after four months out.
Manchester United agree £70m deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is due to undergo a medical within 24 hours.
Arteta eases Guimaraes fears after Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0
Mikel Arteta says Bruno Guimaraes’ groin problem should not keep him out for weeks after Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win.
Tebogo explains 19.87-second secret after Diamond League win in Lausanne
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo says his Lausanne Diamond League win in 19.87 seconds was built around testing his speed through the first 150m.
MLS fines Lionel Messi after strike in 2-2 draw with Philadelphia
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Ian Fray were fined by MLS after incidents involving Philadelphia players in a 2-2 draw.
MLS fines Messi after Sullivan slap in 2-2 Inter Miami match
Lionel Messi has received an undisclosed MLS fine for slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami.
Moses Itauma-Daniel Dubois fight called inevitable after August bout
Daniel Dubois’ coach Don Charles expects an eventual all-British heavyweight meeting with Moses Itauma if both men win their next fights.
Osimhen becomes Galatasaray's third-highest foreign scorer in 4-0 win
Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 4-0 victory over Erzurumspor, taking his tally to 62 goals and third place among the club’s foreign scorers.
Gayton McKenzie mourns former world champion Zolani Tete after murder
Sport minister Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane at the age of 38.
Ouaddou warns small Old Peter Mokoka pitch will test Pirates in MTN8
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the Old Peter Mokoka pitch will make their MTN8 semi-final first leg against Sekhukhune harder.
Tyson Fury doubts Anthony Joshua fight as venue dispute grows
Tyson Fury has questioned whether his proposed fight with Anthony Joshua will happen after a dispute over money and the venue remains unresolved.
Opinion: Ntseki return would insult South Africans over Bafana
A criticism of Molefi Ntseki’s possible return as Bafana interim coach highlights his previous record and South Africa’s missed AFCON 2021 qualification.
Tyson Fury could fight at MSG on November 20 even without Joshua
Tyson Fury’s team is prepared to keep a proposed November 20 Madison Square Garden date with a replacement if Anthony Joshua does not sign.
1995 Rugby World Cup final remembered as Springboks win 15-12
A look back at South Africa’s 15-12 1995 Rugby World Cup final win over New Zealand recalls Mandela’s role in a defining Ellis Park moment.
Timothy Ouma set to miss Charlton's West Ham clash over fitness
Charlton midfielder Timothy Ouma will miss Saturday’s trip to West Ham as delayed pre-season work keeps him short of Championship fitness.
Ronaldo scores on Al-Nassr return in Saudi Pro League 4-0 win
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his first Al-Nassr appearance of the season with the fourth goal in a 4-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al-Riyadh.