Southampton midfielder Moses Sesay joins Colchester on season-long loan
Southampton academy midfielder Moses Sesay has moved to League Two club Colchester United for a season-long loan after a productive 2025/26.
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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.
2026 IRH–Mopani Challenge Cup set for September matchdays
The 2026 IRH–Mopani Challenge Cup will be played on 5 and 12 September, with Nkana and Mufulira Wanderers using it as pre-season preparation.
AB de Villiers backs Icons Cup concept ahead of South Africa debut
AB de Villiers says the inaugural Icons Cup will connect fans with sporting heroes when South Africa meet Team World in George.
Calabar Rovers set to appoint Tosan Blankson as NLO technical adviser
Tosan Blankson is set to become Calabar Rovers’ technical adviser, with the NLO club targeting promotion to the Nigeria National League.
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.
Ryan Garcia's $50M 2026 fortune built on PPV and Gatorade deal
Ryan Garcia's estimated $50 million wealth has been driven by major PPV earnings, endorsements and commercial power beyond the boxing ring.
LaLiga: Mourinho demands three points as Real Madrid visit Espanyol
José Mourinho says Real Madrid must take all three points from Espanyol, who are second after winning their opening LaLiga match.
Boxing: Serrano defends WBA and WBO belts against Manzur in 2026
Amanda Serrano will put her WBA and WBO featherweight titles on the line against Lucrecia Manzur at Temecula’s Pechanga Resort Casino.
Ghost Mulee turns to grassroots after leaving Kenya’s top level
Former Harambee Stars coach Ghost Mulee is stepping away from elite Kenyan football to develop young players and find the next Michael Olunga.
Kevin Lerena ‘truly humbled’ by SA Sportsman of Year nomination
Kevin Lerena has described himself as truly humbled after being nominated for SA Sportsman of the Year ahead of the Sun City gala.
Mehrtens warns All Blacks before Ellis Park Rugby rivalry opener
Andrew Mehrtens says New Zealand face their toughest test of the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against South Africa at Ellis Park.
Diomande says Mourinho’s 5am call helped secure Real Madrid move
The 19-year-old Ivorian winger says Mourinho’s early-morning call helped convince him to join Real Madrid from Leipzig for €140m.
Kaze says Orlando Pirates provide ideal MTN8 test for Sekhukhune
Sekhukhune United coach Cedric Kaze views the MTN8 semi-final against defending champions Orlando Pirates as the strongest test of his squad.
Gifty Appiah Gyapong urges students to believe and stay disciplined
Gifty Appiah Gyapong has called on students to trust their abilities and maintain discipline, making self-belief and consistency central to her message.
FPL Nigeria: How to play Fantasy Premier League in 2026/27
Nigerian fans can join FPL for the 2026/27 Premier League season with a £100m squad, weekly selections, captains, transfers and chips.
Bavuma says South African cricket is thriving after award nods
Temba Bavuma says South African cricket is in a strong position after his nomination and recognition for the Proteas and coach Shukri Conrad.
From Lookman to Okonkwo, Charlton’s Nigerian Super Eagles link grows
Arthur Okonkwo’s loan move to Charlton extends a long Nigerian link that has also shaped the careers of Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo and others.
Crested Cranes defender Sumaya Komuntale joins Yanga Princess
Uganda's Crested Cranes defender Sumaya Komuntale has signed for Yanga Princess on a deal running to August 2028 after leaving She Corporate.
Vijago confident as Kenya Police Bullets chase CAF Champions League
Kenya Police Bullets coach Rama Vijago is targeting CAF Women’s Champions League qualification through the Cecafa qualifiers in Rwanda.
Kaizer Chiefs send Xolani Cossa to Gomora FC on season-long loan
Kaizer Chiefs defender Xolani Cossa will spend the season at Gomora FC after impressing during a loan spell in Botswana last term.
Gangata proposes Malawi Scorchers friendlies with Big Bullets and Wanderers
Malawi sports minister Alfred Gangata has proposed Scorchers friendlies against Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers before the World Cup in Brazil.
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.
Orlando Pirates part ways with right-back Deano van Rooyen confirmed
Orlando Pirates have parted ways with right-back Deano van Rooyen while leading the 2026 PSL after three unbeaten league matches.
NPFL: Oyedokun leaves Ikorodu City for Libyan club Al-Afreeki
Tosin Oyedokun has left NPFL side Ikorodu City for Libyan club Al-Afreeki SC after two seasons and 63 appearances for the Lagos team.
Aston Villa announce Wan-Bissaka signing as club confirms arrival
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Wan-Bissaka, confirming the player’s arrival without providing further details about the move.
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.
Sunderland ready to wait for Geny Catamo transfer from Sporting
Sunderland are prepared to wait until the final week of the window as Sporting resist their latest offer for Mozambique winger Geny Catamo.
World Rugby leaders to visit Zimbabwe as Sables prepare for RWC 2027
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson and Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah will visit Zimbabwe as the Sables prepare for Rugby World Cup 2027.
Eben Etzebeth reaches sixth in rugby's all-time Test caps list
Eben Etzebeth has moved to 143 Test appearances, taking sole sixth place globally while Damian de Allende reached 100 for South Africa.
Roman Dolidze puts health first in move to light heavyweight for UFC
Roman Dolidze says moving from middleweight to light heavyweight for his UFC Sacramento fight with Reinier de Ridder is a decision for his health.
Petrino Targets Spivac Test as UFC Heavyweight Breakthrough Step
Vitor Petrino views Serghei Spivac as the test that can move him towards bigger UFC heavyweight fights at the August 23 event in Sacramento.
Jordan James backs Wolves to do something special this season
Jordan James has joined Wolves from Rennes after a prolific Leicester loan and believes the club has the quality to target Premier League promotion.
Cardoso confirms six-month Mudau absence after 2-0 Sundowns win
Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau faces six months out after a hamstring tear suffered in the 2-0 win over Marumo Gallants.
Rennie says All Blacks must empty tank at Springboks’ Ellis Park
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expects a physical test against the world champions and says his team must cope with South Africa’s aerial threat.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to alleged DWCS hotel brawl claims
Khamzat Chimaev has criticised the alleged brawl involving teammate Baisangur Susurkaev and urged Chechens and Kurds to remain united.
Jesse Rodriguez accepts Gervonta Davis fight after four-division call
Jesse Rodriguez has agreed to face Gervonta Davis despite the proposed move from bantamweight to a 135-pound limit, four divisions higher.
Black Queens face three teams in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 play-offs
Ghana will meet Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea from November 24 to December 5, 2026, in the World Cup play-offs.
Ouaddou gives Pedersen fitness update ahead of MTN8 semi-final
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Sebastian Pedersen is not fully fit and needs time to adjust before his MTN8 debut.