Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala revealed how losing his dad shaped his career, saying his mother kept him grounded and motivated.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ shock 2-0 Nedbank Cup loss to TS Galaxy has left coach Miguel Cardoso openly criticising costly individual mistakes.

Orlando Pirates’ 2026 Nedbank Cup dream ended in penalty heartbreak against Casric Stars, with coach Ouaddou admitting: “It’s the magic of the cup.”

Ryan Garcia secures his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion.

Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the “battle” with Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in what will be a blockbuster battle at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings after Ireland claimed a huge win over England in an entertaining Six Nations clash.

Orlando Pirates were dumped out of the Nedbank Cup after a dramatic shootout. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted.

Rory McIlroy is second, six shots adrift of leader Jacob Bridgeman, whose second round of seven-under-par 64 cements his place at the top of leaderboard.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney believes Tammy Abraham’s arrival at Aston Villa could be key to Ollie Watkins rediscovering his form, as the pressure of competition for his place in the starting line-up is something “he has to respond to.”

BBC Sport pundit Micah Richards explains why Nico O’Reilly should be one of the first names on the Manchester City team sheet, due to the left back’s ability to also play in the number 10 role at an “excellent” level.

Ireland reignite title bid with record away win over England

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards criticises Chelsea’s inability to show “leadership and organisation” in defence, highlighting how Burnley were able to easily attack the home side from set-pieces in their 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Home favourite Leigh Wood comfortably outpoints Josh Warrington in their rematch at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena.

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes suggests history shows narrow wins can be the difference between success and failure as his Scottish Premiership leaders beat Falkirk.

World champion Luke Littler ruthlessly sweeps aside Mike de Decker 6-1 to reach the last 16 at the Poland Darts Open in Krakow.

Manchester City move to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a tense victory against Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his players should “be part of a different club” if they can not deal with the “noise” as his team bid to end their 22-year wait for a league title.

Tottenham and Newcastle want to bring Darwin Nunez back to the Premier League, Joe Gomez might leave Liverpool this summer, Roma and Juventus join the race for Marcos Senesi, plus more.

Chelsea make it 17 points dropped from winning positions in the Premier League this season as Zian Flemming’s 93rd-minute header gives Burnley a 1-1 draw, after Wesley Fofana is sent off at Stamford Bridge.

Tammy Abraham comes off the bench to score an 88th minute equaliser to cancel out Anton Stach’s spectacular freekick, as Aston Villa rescue a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Villa Park in the Premier League.