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Kim feels ‘pretty cool’ after carding historic 59
Michael Kim is thrilled to be “part of the history books” after a superb 12-under par round of 59 at the 3M Open in Minnesota.

Another Saudi Arabian club beat Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates ended their European pre-season tour with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Saudi Pro League newcomers NEOM SC at the Estepona Football Center in Marbella, Spain on Friday evening.

Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.

Every boundary from Clarke’s blistering innings
Birmingham Phoenix batter Joe Clarke racks up a sensational 68 to kick off their Hundred campaign in style, attacking every Trent Rockets bowler with aplomb at Edgbaston.

Durban City FC announce 8 signings
Durban City FC have confirmed the signing of eight new players ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

Sciver-Brunt feels ‘mum guilt’ as coaching career begins
Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.

Confirmed starting XI: Orlando Pirates vs NEOM
Orlando Pirates wrap up their pre-season tour of Spain with a friendly against NEOM SC on Friday evening. Here’s the starting line up.

Trent Rockets make light work of Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix score just 64 in their innings in a batting performance they’ll want to forget, allowing Trent Rockets to capitalise and complete a simple chase in The Hundred at Edgbaston.

Kaizer Chiefs news: Lilepo and Cele exit looming, Phili’s deal?
Fernando Da Cruz is expected to field his strongest Kaizer Chiefs side in Sunday’s Toyota Cup clash against Scotland FC.

IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope
The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is “outside” its scope.

Scottish sides in Europe postpone league matches
All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August.

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Backstedt to make Tour de France Femmes debut
Fresh from winning two titles at the British National Road Championships, Zoe Backstedt has been selected to ride in her first Tour de France Femmes.

Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri to undergo back surgery, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirms.

Pitso Mosimane breaks silence on possible Bafana Bafana return
Mosimane has addressed speculation linking him with a return to Bafana Bafana, while praising Broos for the progress made with the team.

Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach
Belgium appoint former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028.

What Kaizer Chiefs fans should know about Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC
Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC will face Kaizer Chiefs in the Toyota Cup, with Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat returning to SA.

LA Dodgers and MVP Ohtani launch summer of live baseball on BBC
World Series champions the Los Angeles Dodgers will launch a summer of live Major League Baseball on the BBC.

England captain Sciver-Brunt to miss first two Hundred matches
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets’ first two matches of The Hundred to manage her workload.

McClenaghan set to qualify for pommel horse final
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan all but secures his passage to the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final as he posts a score of 14.500 after a flawless display with his new routine.