After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.

Orlando Pirates legend Edward “Magents” Motale believes Relebohile Mofokeng needs strong guidance to overcome a difficult season.

Check the latest on the NFL hiring cycle as teams start to fill their vacant head coach roles after the regular season.

The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2026 Nedbank Cup Round of 32. Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs are playing on 4 February.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side can do “special things” if they improve, but refuses to say what he considers to be an “acceptable” season.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made 10 selection changes to Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and a reporter share a heated exchange over comments he made about new Premier League referee Farai Hallam following Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Wolves.

Former Ospreys players including Shane Williams, Ryan Jones and James Hook unite to call for a “rethink” amid uncertainty over the region’s future.

West Ham agree a move for Fulham winger Adama Traore on a permanent deal, subject to a medical.

Joe Root and Harry Brook both hit brilliant, unbeaten centuries as England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch an ODI series win in Colombo.

Great Britain’s David Weir says he will do “all I can” to stop Swiss great Marcel Hug equalling his record tally of eight London Marathon wins in this year’s race.

Leinster flanker Will Connors is to join Connacht on a two-year deal next summer, the provinces have confirmed.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to become the youngest ever man to complete the career Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win against home hero Alex de Minaur in their Australian Open quarter-final.

Bournemouth have made 19-year-old Brazilian forward Rayan their second most-expensive signing. Who is he and how good can he be?

The Pedal Power Association and Stay Wider of the Rider have invited cyclists to take part in a memorial ride in honour of Idries Sheriff.

Antrim’s National Hurling League Division 1B game against Clare will now be played in Cushendall on Sunday [13:00, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website].

SASCOC has announced the five athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

Elina Svitolina continues her stunning recent form with a comprehensive victory over Coco Gauff to reach a first Australian Open semi-final.

The BetMcLean Cup semi-final between Glentoran and Coleraine at the Oval is postponed due to damage and flooding caused by Storm Chandra.