
‘Clock is ticking’ on Premier League & EFL stand-off, says regulator
The “clock is ticking” for the Premier League and EFL to end their financial impasse, says the chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:13

The “clock is ticking” for the Premier League and EFL to end their financial impasse, says the chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are set to battle Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby minus five players.

Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.

Wing James Lowe is ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury.

The Proteas have banked even more money after their dominant victory over the West Indies at the T20 World Cup in India.

As the Asian Cup gets under way on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses its impact on Women’s Super League sides.

Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 82 runs off 46 balls, propels South Africa to an emphatic nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match in Ahmedabad.

The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.

Wales international Hannah Cain says the mental health of female players can be affected by “really ugly” social media abuse.

Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.

There is good and bad news pertaining to Relebohile Mofokeng’s future at Orlando Pirates with the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.

Abdeslam Ouaddou is expected to make some big changes to his Orlando Pirates starting XI set to take on Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaizer Chiefs take on Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in a must-win encounter for both sides. Here’s everything you must know.

Britain’s Lone’er Kavanagh says facing former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City on Saturday will be a “legendary moment” in his career.

Chelsea academy player and former Glenavon midfielder Chris Atherton switches his international allegiance from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes part-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the Saudi Arabian-owned club.

One newcomer who looks well set to make his Springbok debut this year has described his emotions after his first call up to the team camp.

Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham players to “appreciate” the challenge of their Championship play-off push as the regular season edges towards the crucial run-in.

Ashley Du Preez found himself at the centre of fan fury after a costly miss in Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC midweek,

SA Rugby has suggested that a new tournament is a complete game-changer as momentum builds towards a global calendar.