Alimkhanuly calls out Canelo ahead of super-middleweight move
Janibek Alimkhanuly has challenged Canelo Alvarez after moving toward super-middleweight, with a potential unification fight in view.
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Gor Mahia beat Migori Youth 4-3 on penalties to win Green Legacy Cup
Gor Mahia recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Migori Youth before winning 4-3 on penalties in the Green Legacy Cup final.
Islam Makhachev says he will fight many more years after UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry and says he plans to remain active for many more years.
Ghana’s Black Princesses depart for Poland before 2026 FIFA U20 World Cup
Ghana’s 17-member Black Princesses squad has travelled to Poland for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, running from 5 to 27 September.
Ghana prepares for historic international karting debut in Angola
Ghana will enter an international karting event abroad for the first time when three drivers compete in the series launch in Angola.
Thomas retires after Robertson loses UFC 330, 49-46, 49-46, 48-47
Din Thomas has ended his work as a fight cornerman after Gillian Robertson lost her UFC 330 strawweight title challenge to Mackenzie Dern.
Harry Maguire hopes Rashford stays at Man Utd after 4-2 AC Milan loss
Harry Maguire says Manchester United would benefit from keeping Marcus Rashford after the forward returned in a 4-2 pre-season loss to AC Milan.
Sonny Liston's mysterious boxing life and death remembered again
The former heavyweight champion’s troubled rise, fall and unexplained death remain central to the enduring mystery around Sonny Liston.
Chiefs Ladies beat Pirates 4-1 in Sasol Gauteng Women’s League
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies moved to 43 points after a 4-1 win over Emmarentia Pirates, extending their run to four victories in the Sasol Gauteng league.
Dana White stopped UFC 330 face-off after Makhachev win over brawl fears
Dana White halted the face-off after Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 victory, fearing another brawl involving the Dagestan team.
Carl Froch says Floyd Mayweather would beat Terence Crawford
Carl Froch believes Floyd Mayweather would have handed Terence Crawford the first defeat of his career in a prime-versus-prime fantasy fight.
Highlanders fans return emotionally to Barbourfields for Chibuku Cup
Highlanders supporters returned to Barbourfields for a Chibuku Super Cup game with Chicken Inn after five club-linked deaths in three weeks.
Stanley Nwabali puts Super Eagles recall aside after Chippa return
Stanley Nwabali says his priority is helping Chippa United collect points after returning from a six-month spell without competitive football.
Conor Benn backs Terence Crawford over Oscar De La Hoya in prime
Conor Benn believes Terence Crawford would defeat Oscar De La Hoya if both boxers met at their best, adding to the praise for Crawford.
Sharif Rahman takes his 9-0 record into BKB bare-knuckle move
Unbeaten boxer Sharif Rahman has signed a multi-fight BKB deal and says a first defeat would not define his career or limit his ambition.
3–0WAFCON 2026 final: Fazili says Malawi are ready for Cameroon
Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili says his team are prepared to challenge Cameroon and will target the WAFCON 2026 title in the final.
Freiburg reject Marseille bid for Super Eagles-eligible Atubolu
Freiburg have turned down Marseille’s first offer for Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, with the Bundesliga club seeking €15m-€20m.
GLORY CEO stands firm as five prominent fighters leave the promotion
GLORY CEO Marshall Zelaznik says the promotion will prioritise titles and fights over star names as more leading fighters move elsewhere.
Akor Adams explains Venezia move after two-goal Coppa Italia debut
Nigeria striker Akor Adams says Venezia’s project, coach and supporters convinced him to leave Sevilla after scoring twice on his debut.
Rennie expects Roigard and Jordan to return for Springboks Test
New Zealand expect Cam Roigard and Will Jordan to recover in time for the first Test against South Africa, while Damian McKenzie remains doubtful.
Mwaruwari to miss Highlanders-Chicken Inn clash through illness
Highlanders coach Benjani Mwaruwari will miss the meeting with Chicken Inn after being hospitalised, with Mkhokheli Dube taking charge.
Cape Town City Reject €800k Górnik Zabrze Bid for Witbooi
Cape Town City have rejected an €800,000 offer from Górnik Zabrze for 17-year-old midfielder Emile Witbooi.
Laryea penalty sends Semper Fi into X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup final 1-0
Emmanuel Adjei Laryea scored from the spot in the 90th minute as Semper Fi beat Attram De Visser 1-0 to reach the final.
Lescott tips Arsenal to retain Premier League title this season
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has backed reigning champions Arsenal to win the Premier League again, despite the difficulty of repeating.
Ghana midfielder James Akaminko linked with Jordan’s Al-Khader
Ghana midfielder James Akaminko is being considered by Jordanian club Al-Khader after leaving Azam FC and becoming unattached in July.
Adams marks Venezia debut with 3-2 Coppa Italia win over Modena
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored twice and set up another goal as Venezia came from behind to beat Modena 3-2 in the Coppa Italia.
SC Villa coach asks fans for patience as 2026/27 project takes shape
SC Villa coach Zeljko Kovacevic has asked supporters to stay patient as the club rebuilds with young players after a third-place 2025 league finish.
Orlando Pirates confirm Sihle Nduli injury, four-month PSL absence
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli is set to miss four months, with the club fifth in the 2026 PSL after two matches.
Malawi target first WAFCON 2026 crown after reaching historic final
Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili says the Scorchers want to win the WAFCON 2026 final after reaching the tournament’s decisive match.
Awoniyi joins Coventry to stay in England and revive Premier League career
Taiwo Awoniyi has joined Coventry City because he wanted to remain in England and continue his Premier League career after limited chances at Forest.
Miguel Cardoso explains Sundowns’ slow PSL start amid key absences
Miguel Cardoso has linked Mamelodi Sundowns’ slow PSL opening to key players remaining sidelined, with the club seventh after two matches.
Andrew Amonde commits to KCB as coach after Shujaa exit
Andrew Amonde says he will focus on KCB RFC after leaving Kenya’s Shujaa setup and has no plans to challenge the Kenya Rugby Union in court.
Alozie deactivates Instagram after Nigeria’s 1-0 WAFCON 2026 exit
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has disabled her Instagram account after online abuse followed Nigeria’s WAFCON and World Cup setbacks.
Brüssow urges South Africa to unleash De Villiers on All Blacks
Former Springbok Heinrich Brüssow wants South Africa to give Stormers breakdown specialist Paul de Villiers a major Test chance against New Zealand.
PSL 2026: Richards Bay accept venue setback as Gabriel demands points
Richards Bay must continue their PSL 2026 campaign away from uMhlathuze Stadium, with Gabriel insisting Durban should still feel like home.
Boniface scores 2-1 winner as Leverkusen beat Newcastle in friendly
Victor Boniface came off the bench to score Bayer Leverkusen’s 82nd-minute winner against Newcastle, while fans debated his physical condition.
Maseko’s FC Copenhagen move confirmed after Zuma’s key role
Thapelo Maseko is set to join FC Copenhagen after Sibusiso Zuma helped shape the move from Mamelodi Sundowns in Denmark.
Nkana handed fresh FIFA registration ban over Matiaba dispute
Nkana face a FIFA registration ban for three transfer windows after a dispute with Congolese striker Erick Etienne Matiaba over unpaid dues.
1996 remembered: All Blacks won historic series as Boks lost focus
The All Blacks’ 1996 tour of South Africa is remembered for a historic series win, while a distracted Springbok camp struggled through a turbulent year.
El-Kanemi Warriors promise NNL readiness after NPFL relegation
Assistant coach Ishaq Hussain Goni says El-Kanemi Warriors are prepared for the NNL and targeting promotion after winning the 2026 Federation Cup.