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Springboks ready for start of Rugby Championship
The Springboks have intensified their preparations for next weekend’s Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies.

Mayor floats forcing land sale for Man Utd stadium
Andy Burnham says compulsory purchase powers could be used to secure land for the stadium “if needed”.

Can Salah do it again? Avoid Mbeumo & Cunha? Five key FPL questions
BBC Sport’s team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of this season’s big talking points to help you before next week’s deadline.

Big Blow! Kaizer Chiefs to be without their influential player for season opener
Kaizer Chiefs will play their opening Betway Premiership against Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town this weekend.

Confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs target still belongs to Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs are only tantalisingly close to signing Etiosa Ighodaro. The challenge is the 24-year-old is still tied to Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

The day Scottish football could feel good about itself
BBC Scotland looks at a booming day for Scottish football from European adventures to Ballon d’Or nominees.

BBC signs boxing broadcast deal with Boxxer
World-class professional boxing will return to prime-time television after the BBC signs a broadcast deal with Boxxer.

GB’s Fearnley exits Cincinnati Open in first round
Britain’s Jacob Fearnley suffers a first-round defeat by Zizou Bergs at the Cincinnati Open.

Late Fleetwood charge lights up FedEx play-offs
Tommy Fleetwood hits four birdies in the final four holes at the St Jude Championship to finish one shot off the lead on day one.

Kaizer Chiefs latest: Velebayi, Baartman – where are they?
A tug-of-war continues between Asanele Velebayi, Luke Baartman and Cape Town Spurs as Kaizer Chiefs wait to register their men with the PSL!

Watch Dundee Utd hit back twice to draw at Rapid Vienna
Watch the goals as Dundee United twice come from behind to earn a creditable draw with Austrian side Rapid Vienna in the Uefa Conference League.

Rees-Zammit in mix for Wales autumn return – Tandy
New Wales head coach Steve Tandy is excited to have Louis Rees-Zammit back in rugby and could call on the winger in the autumn.

Leeds climb to fourth with victory at Leigh
Leeds Rhinos climb to fourth in the Super League table with a four-try victory at Leigh Leapords.

Bayern show interest in Jackson – Friday’s gossip
Bayern Munich show interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, AC Milan are keen on Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund, Tottenham have a bid for Como’s Nico Paz rejected, plus more.

Orlando Pirates ban Orbit College stars, including Saleng!
Orlando Pirates don’t want Monnapule Saleng anywhere close to the matchday squad whenever they face Orbit College this season.

Chelsea’s Colwill set to miss most of season after surgery
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has surgery on a serious knee injury and is expected to miss most of the season.

Kane scores but misses penalty against Tottenham
Harry Kane scores a goal – and misses a penalty – against former club Tottenham Hotspur as Bayern Munich win a pre-season friendly 4-0.

Ashes preview? – England’s Potts bowls Australia’s Smith
Northern Superchargers’ Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men’s Hundred at Headingley.

Superchargers demolish Fire in dominant win
Watch highlights as Northern Superchargers see off Welsh Fire in a comfortable 47-run win, as last year’s finalists collapse to 94 all out in the Women’s Hundred at Headingley.

Revealed: Orlando Pirates’ agreement with Saleng
Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates could face public backlash. There’s a controversial clause in Monnapule Saleng’s loan deal to Orbit College FC.