Football clubs are urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to ease the burden on taxpayers, as incident figures for the 2025-26 season are published.

Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City when her contract expired.

SASCOC has announced the two athletes who will lead Team SA at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly.

Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi is edging closer to an exit, with Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns battling for his signature.

Laia Codina won trophies and found a “new family” during her three-year spell at Arsenal – but she was ready for a change with West Ham.

England and Australia should be open to the idea of playing a Test match in India to help generate interest in the format, says the chief executive of Cricket Australia.

Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is a surprise inspiration for Britain’s Hamzah Sheeraz on his path to world championship glory.

New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he was in talks with other clubs before the Reds swooped – then “things moved quite fast” to take him to Anfield.

Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.

Double Olympic champion Matt Richards is hoping to claim Commonwealth gold and complete his major medal collection.

The FA says a fight between two players at an England Under-16s camp was caused by an “internal matter”.

The Currie Cup heads into round two this weekend, and with the Springboks out of action, don’t miss these kick off times.

New Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur says he passed up the chance to be part of Hull City’s return to the Premier League after being told they planned to sign a new number one this summer.

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly closing in on the signing of Jonah Fabisch, with the Zimbabwe international already in Johannesburg.

Alex Yee and Beth Potter compete at the World Triathlon Championship Series in London this weekend, and you can follow the action live on the BBC.

England’s Natalie Metcalf says it “will take some time to process fully” after she is ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Pitso Mosimane has officially launched his Youth Football Coaching Manual, aiming to improve player development across South Africa.

Elias Mokwana could be set for another transfer, with Kaizer Chiefs among the clubs that could reignite their interest.

St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.

Today’s transfer tittle-tattle.