The 2026/27 MTN8 officially gets underway this weekend as South Africa’s top eight teams battle for the first piece of silverware of the new campaign.

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The 2026/27 Betway Premiership roared into life with an action-packed opening weekend that delivered goals, late drama and several statement performances across South African football.

Rashid Khan takes a five-wicket haul as MI London defeat the Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs to move up to second in the Men’s Hundred table.

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs, plus more.

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With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.

Sir Alastair Cook believes Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England’s Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year and help take England forward with the home Ashes coming up in 2027.

Watch Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women’s Open, her first major title.

Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer “noise” to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.

Esther Henseleit sinks an incredible putt on the 18th hole from distance for a birdie to finish five under par (70), forcing a play-off with Shiho Kuwaki at the 2026 Women’s Open.

Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.

Martin O’Neill has vowed to “drive forward together” and “not rest on past success”, so what could a full season with the Northern Irishman at the helm look like?

The All Blacks may be one of rugby’s biggest attractions, but ticket sales for their four tour matches against South Africa’s URC franchises have been slower than expected.

Langelihle Phili will become Kaizer Chiefs’ fourth major signing for the upcoming season after the club struck a deal with Stellenbosch FC.

Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.

The slimmed down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are over and Northern Ireland athletes will return home with 16 medals.It’s the second biggest haul in history, behind only the 18 won in Birmingham four years ago but this time with fewer sports.But why are the Commonwealth Games so important to athletes from Northern Ireland, especially in the bigger sporting picture?

Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes claims stage two for back-to-back victories at the Tour de France Femmes.

Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men’s Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.

Wales’ 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign labelled a success after they won 31 medals in Glasgow, with nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.

Manchester Super Giants cruise to a comfortable six-wicket win over MI London with 28 balls to spare in the Women’s Hundred at The Oval.