Lamine Yamal World Cup final looms against Messi
The Lamine Yamal World Cup final pits Spain against Messi’s Argentina tonight, a night that could seal the teenager’s place in history.
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Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix after Russell crash
A lap-one Hamilton-Russell crash reshaped the Belgian Grand Prix as Antonelli held off Leclerc for victory and a wider title lead.
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Spain beat France to reach the World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 in Dallas to reach the 2026 World Cup final, with Oyarzabal and Porro scoring and De la Fuente calling his side unbeatable.
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Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title against Zverev
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in four sets for a fifth Grand Slam, as J-Lo and Tom Hiddleston watched courtside.
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World Cup semi-final line-up set as England beat Norway
The World Cup semi-final line-up is set after England beat Norway 2-1, with France, Spain, England and Argentina reaching the last four.
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Coco Gauff reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal
Coco Gauff reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on 5 July 2026, beating Belinda Bencic in three sets two minutes before the curfew.
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Naomi Osaka reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final
Naomi Osaka reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final on 5 July 2026, beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets on Centre Court.
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Serena Williams beaten on Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in a three-set loss to Maya Joint, capping a comeback after nearly four years away from singles.
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Bafana Bafana make World Cup history with knockout spot
Bafana Bafana reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating South Korea 1-0, finishing second in Group A behind Mexico.
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England can seal a World Cup knockout place against Ghana
England can seal a World Cup 2026 knockout place against Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, with Partey back and Saka fit for the Group L decider.
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Lionel Messi breaks the all-time World Cup goal record
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup goal record with his 18th, moving clear of Miroslav Klose in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.
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Springboks crush Barbarians in 2026 season opener
The Springboks Barbarians clash ended in a twelve-try rout in Gqeberha as the world champions opened their 2026 season at Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea to reach the last 32
Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 to reach the World Cup last 32 after a 1-1 draw with Czechia, says coach Hugo Broos.
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George Kusche shatters 18-year Comrades up run record
George Kusche claimed a record Comrades up run win on 14 June 2026, breaking an 18-year mark and banking more than R2 million in prize money
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UFC Freedom 250 takes over the White House South Lawn
UFC Freedom 250 sends Topuria and Gaethje to the White House South Lawn for a lightweight title unification on 14 June 2026.
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Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times
Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times for Sunday, 14 June, as 22,000 runners take on the up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.
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NBA Finals game 5 date moved as Knicks close in on title
NBA Finals game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs has a new date thanks to the World Cup, and New York can clinch a first championship since 1973.
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Bafana Bafana red cards sink World Cup opener against Mexico
Two Bafana Bafana red cards and a stoppage-time dismissal for Mexico marred the 2026 World Cup opener, with Hugo Broos questioning the second sending-off.
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Knicks stun Spurs with record 29-point comeback in Game 4
The Knicks 29-point comeback stunned the Spurs in Game 4 and put New York one win from a first NBA title in 53 years. Here is how it happened.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with Shakira in Mexico City today
The World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday, 11 June, features Shakira, Burna Boy and a star-studded lineup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here’s what to know.
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Spurs stun Knicks at MSG to get back in NBA Finals 2026
Wembanyama’s 32 points powered the Spurs to a 115-111 win over the Knicks in NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG.
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Kimi Antonelli claims Monaco Grand Prix to extend 2026 lead
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth straight Formula 1 victory, extending his championship lead to 66 points with six races gone.
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Comrades Marathon 2026: Gerda Steyn eyes history on 14 June
The 2026 Comrades Marathon runs on Sunday, 14 June, from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Gerda Steyn chases a fifth title on the shortest up run in recent history.
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New York Knicks 2-0 up in NBA Finals after Game 2 thriller
New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2026 2-0 after a 105-104 Game 2 win over the Spurs, now with 13 straight playoff victories.
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South Africa to face Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
South Africa faces Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, 11 June, 16 years after Bafana Bafana last appeared at the tournament as hosts in 2010.
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Knicks aim for 2-0 lead as NBA Finals Game 2 tips off
Knicks vs Spurs: New York look to go 2-0 in the 2026 NBA Finals as Game 2 tips off in San Antonio on Friday, 5 June 2026.
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Charles Leclerc signs new Ferrari contract before Monaco GP
Ferrari confirmed Charles Leclerc has signed a new multi-year contract ahead of his home race at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
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Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 departure back on track
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup 2026 departure was delayed by a visa crisis on Sunday before all players were cleared to travel to Mexico.
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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to 2026 NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in Game 7 as the Spurs reached the 2026 NBA Finals to face the Knicks from 3 June on ABC.
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Jannik Sinner crashes out of French Open after heat collapse
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of the 2026 French Open in round two after a heat collapse in Paris on 28 May 2026. Full details here.