The Fifa Best Men’s XI was announced on Tuesday in Qatar, but who was unfortunate to miss out? BBC Sport takes a look at an alternative World XI.

If you’re looking for real value on the South African road-running calendar, this is the list to bookmark for 2026.

Joe Burns will not play for Italy in the 2026 T20 World Cup after being stripped of the captaincy.

The Two Oceans has taken an unwelcome ‘victory’ at the top of South Africa’s most expensive road races list.

The government said it will publish a full breakdown of costs following the event.

Welshman Gerwyn Price declared that he will win this year’s World Darts Championship after impressing in the first round against Adam Gawlas.

The Springbok attack excelled in 2025, and here we hand out ratings to the five backs who led the way this season.

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy says potential World Cup play-off opponents Northern Ireland should not be underestimated.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he got a “bit of luck” after admitting he’d thought he’d hit been caught on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and England. Carey was given not out on the field of play, after the “Snicko” technology appeared to reprieve him; a decision the operator of the technology said was an “error” following the day’s play in Adelaide.

Brooke and Jackson Warne are playing matchmaker for their mother, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin emerging as a potential suitor.

Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year’s Winter Games in Italy.

Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.

Former Gaelic footballer Charlie Smyth says he is “soaking it all in” after his game-winning field goal for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.

Olympic champions Andy Murray and Laura and Jason Kenny recall the moment their friend Chris Hoy revealed his cancer diagnosis to them.

Explosive claims by a Kaizer Chiefs legend have cast a shadow over Bafana’s AFCON build-up. Will Bafana be ready for Angola?

Bafana Bafana claimed bronze at AFCON 2024 with a dramatic penalty win over DR Congo, building confidence ahead of AFCON 2025.

The Proteas face a must-win clash against India on Wednesday in order to keep the T20 series alive. Follow the live scoring here.

BBC Sport assesses how Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd have fared so far in this season’s Women’s Champions League with one league phase round remaining.

After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner swept the Grand Slams again, BBC Sport analyses who might stop them in 2026 – and you can have your say.

The January transfer window is here. Orlando Pirates are expected to make decisions on Tshegofatso Mabasa and Sinoxolo Kwayiba.

Glasgow Warriors’ Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.