Ben Stokes says he understands the criticism his side are facing during his “toughest time as England captain”, as their Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men’s List A cricket.

Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu says “pride in the province” is what helps make Irish derbies special as the side prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.

Mozambique believe they can reach the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to former international Manuel Bucuane.

The golf world has “lost a truly great man”, says Japan Golf Tour Organisation’s chief following the death the country’s most successful professional golfer, Masashi ‘Jumbo’ Ozaki.

Japanese star Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki has died of colon cancer at the age of 78, his son announced on Wednesday.

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced.

‘Siya’, the rare black springboks, continues to roam the fairways – and rough – at Kingswood Golf Estate in George.

Hunt is reportedly en route to Stellies.

Time to refine the squad.

Appollis has improved a lot.

Is this a fair shout?

It’s a mixed bag on the news front.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Is he destined for the job one day?

Bafana Bafana face their biggest test yet at Afcon 2025. The Stade Agadir will host Egypt vs South Africa on matchday two on Friday, 26 December.

Hugo Broos was not happy with Bafana Bafana’s performance despite a 2-1 over Angola in their AFCON opener on Monday.

Ryan O’Halloran and Phoebe Schecter discuss the improvement of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence under head coach Liam Coen.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle to sign Marcos Senesi, Manchester United track RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Liverpool monitor Igor Thiago, plus more.

The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.