Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has expressed optimism about the future of South African tennis.

Ethan Ampadu says Harry Wilson’s outstanding Fulham form comes as no surprise to those inside the Wales camp.

Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba scored his first goal of the season and head coach Cedric Kaze explained how that came about.

Corinthians striker Memphis Depay explains why he was using a mobile phone while on the substitutes’ bench during a Brazilian top-flight match.

Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has reflected on his tenure as captain of South Africa’s Davis Cup team.

The Welsh Rugby Union issues a 30-day extension on the negotiation period of the sale of Cardiff Rugby to Ospreys owners Y11.

Tara Jones will referee Saturday’s Super League match between Wigan and Huddersfield.

Gabriel Magalhaes is the latest of six Arsenal players to become unavailable to play international games in the current window, with injuries hitting the Premier League leaders.

Phil Foden’s injury-time appearance in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal felt like a “charity” substitution, says former England captain Wayne Rooney.

John O’Shea says he is confident the Republic of Ireland can carry the momentum gained in November into Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic.

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan withdraws from next month’s London Marathon because of an Achilles injury.

Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris retires from cricket with immediate effect with the new season under a fortnight away.

A Springbok newcomer, who is facing a potential lengthy ban for prohibited substances, is edging closer to learning his fate.

Six-time major winner Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Wim Fissette following her early exit from the Miami Open.

With Dan Ballard ruled out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off in Italy, what impact will his absence have in Bergamo?

The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.

Former France and West Ham attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet says his retirement from a 20-year professional career “is the end of a beautiful journey”.

A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that there’s a made scramble on for lucrative MTN8 spots next season.

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Nia Jones explain why Bunny Shaw is the best forward in the game right now.

Orlando Pirates’ 6-0 demolition of TS Galaxy in Mbombela only took third place in the Sea Robbers’ biggest ever wins in history. Which ones are top two?

Hugo Broos has named his final squad for South Africa’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month.