Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso challenged South African football authorities to better protect the Brazilians, who will be Mzansi’s sole flag bearer in the final of the CAF Champions League.

Virgil van Dijk saluted Liverpool’s “special” Premier League title triumph after the Reds thrashed Tottenham 5-1 to clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown on Sunday.

Brok Harris was injured in Saturday’s clash against Cardiff, which almost certainly spells the end of his Stormers career.

Spain’s Alex Marquez claimed a memorable maiden MotoGP victory in winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to take the lead in the overall standings.

The Blitzboks welcome back stalwarts Quewin Nortje, Ronald Brown and Mfundo Ndhlovu for next weekend’s Sevens World Championship in Los Angeles.

According to Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and stand-in captain Jaco Visagie, opting to play a more conservative style of rugby was behind the team’s 26-7 win over Connacht in their United Rugby Championship showdown at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe produced a blistering performance to beat a star-studded field and win the men’s London marathon in a time of 2hr 02min 27sec on Sunday.

They were again slow out the blocks, but once they got going, the Sharks were full value for their 22-19 URC win over Irish side Ulster on Saturday night.

Netball South Africa were left red-faced after coming under fire in Parliament and failing to come up with answers in front of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture this week.

Fadlu Davids stands on the brink of CAF Confederation Cup glory with Simba SC as he faces old compatriot Steve Barker’s Stellenbosch FC in a seismic semi-final. Davids’ journey from player to master tactician sets the stage for a dramatic African showdown.

The Stormers delivered a dominant 56-5 victory over Benetton, showcasing both attacking brilliance and solid defence.

Kaizer Chiefs succumbed to a 2-1 Betway Premiership defeat at the hands of Marumo Gallants on Saturday at FNB Stadium – a result that yet again proved they are their own worst enemy.

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.

Marc Marquez secured his fifth consecutive sprint victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Saturday to expand his lead at the top of the MotoGP standings.

France’s 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo set a new all-time lap record at the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying to claim pole position for the sprint and MotoGP races in Jerez.

If the URC ever opted to trim some of its fat, the Lions would be among those at risk of sacrifice, writes Rob Houwing.

Mamelodi Sundowns sold their soul and it paid off… big time – rising from the depths of hell to being just two hours away from paradise as they reached the final of the CAF Champions League.

In a SA Senior champ of comebacks, long jumper Jovan van Vuuren outshined what was supposed to be 2017 world champion Luvo Manyonga’s return on day two of the event in Potchefstroom.

Durban City chairman Farouk Kadodia has criticised officials for allowing their match against Milford FC to go ahead as their defender, Sinamandla Zondi, was being rushed to hospital after collapsing during the warm-up.

The United Rugby Championship cited technical performance issues with a sideline management app for an officiating error during the Munster v Bulls match in Limerick last Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma explained why he takes the criticism he endures on the chin, as he feels supporters slam him from a place of love.