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Bafana Bafana begin their AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Guinea at Orlando Stadium in Pitso Mosimane's first match back in charge. Here are the fixtures, squad and viewing details.
The Josh Alexander AEW return landed as a surprise ambush on Dynamite, with Steven Borden floored and Darby Allin's TNT title suddenly in play.
Serena and Venus Williams US Open doubles return saw the sisters take a wildcard into the 2026 draw and meet the 14th seeds in round one.
Luka Modric Real Madrid return talk resurfaces as the Milan midfielder weighs in on Mourinho, Ronaldo and how much longer he plans to keep playing.
The Enzo Fernandez Man City transfer matched the British record on deadline day and left Chelsea short after a replacement deal collapsed.
Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39, closing a 21-year Argentina career that ended weeks after the 2026 World Cup final.
Patrick Mahomes ACL return is on the clock as Kansas City open against Denver, with the nine-month surgery mark falling just after kick-off.
Djokovic 25th grand slam bid begins in New York, with Sinner out injured and Alcaraz back. Inside his form, his record and what stands in the way.
Springbok legend Joggie Jansen has died at 78 in Namibia. Inside the 10 Test caps, the Loftus tackle and the 1976 Currie Cup title.
The Joe Lauzon BKFC debut ended in a second-round stoppage at Fenway Park, closing a seven-year absence at the first bare-knuckle card held there.
The Jai Arrow Rabbitohs return lasted seconds at Skilled Park, three months after the South Sydney forward disclosed his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Lille PSG scandal claims after Olivier Letang hit out at the stoppage time allowed as Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
The Brydon Carse assault investigation continues in Derby as England leave the fast bowler out at Lord's. Joe Root and Stuart Broad respond.
The Springboks scrum controversy has followed the All Blacks to Cape Town, with New Zealand asking World Rugby to look at South Africa's set piece.
The Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest at a community run in North Carolina has closed the career of the only American woman to win a world 1500m title.
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in Colombo after a Lahiru Kumara short ball strikes his left arm on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Fairview police are investigating the CeeDee Lamb home burglary, with luxury goods taken from the Cowboys receiver's Texas house while he was at camp.
Haaland new haircut: the Manchester City striker traded his long blonde hair for a buzz cut hours before the Premier League opener.
Messi fined slapping opponent: Major League Soccer sanctioned the Inter Miami forward after a stoppage-time flashpoint at Philadelphia Union.
The Bafana Bafana coach deadlock has left Safa without a permanent appointment as September's Afcon 2027 qualifiers close in. What is holding it up.
Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the 2026/27 Premier League with a 5-3 win over Sunderland, as Arsenal suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton in matchweek five.
The Nick Chubb retirement closes an eight-season NFL run built in Cleveland, with a knee injury at Pittsburgh shaping his final three years.
The Bryson DeChambeau media mafia line was only the start, with a driving range ejection and a private phone call following inside 24 hours.
Messi's first goal since his father's death came in a 2-2 Inter Miami draw at Philadelphia, with a tribute to the sky and a climb up the scoring chart.
Angel Reese was smacked in the face during Atlanta's win over Connecticut, and the foul against Aaliyah Edwards was upgraded on review.
The Paul Pogba Monaco contract is being cut short after a fresh thigh injury at pre-season camp, closing a spell of just six Ligue 1 appearances.
The UEFA FIFA boycott threat still stands after the commercial venture plan was dropped, and CAF has broken ranks to back Gianni Infantino.
Cameron Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay after a mid-match medical scare in Blackpool halted his last-32 tie against Ross Smith.
