Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says that teenager Emily Cassap is an “exciting young talent” as she is called into the senior squad for the first time.

Mamelodi Sundowns have moved swiftly to secure the future of club captain Themba Zwane after agreeing to a new one-year contract extension with the veteran midfielder.

Real Madrid are named as the most valuable club in world football, with Barcelona overtaking Manchester United to go second.

Bafana Bafana will take an important step in their preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 when they host Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday.

New Zealand ease to victory against Ireland on the third day of the one-off Test at Stormont, winning by an innings and 79 runs.

Steve Clarke says his near U-turn to continue as Scotland head coach was based on his conviction he is the best man for the job.

Schoolboy rugby action heats up across South Africa this weekend with several major clashes scheduled around the country.

Scottish swimmer Toni Shaw believes this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be “absolutely huge” for the Para-sport community.

Fulham forward Harry Wilson and defender Ben Cabango of Swansea City pull out of Wales’ friendlies against Ghana and Romania.

Bristol City are close to appointing Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager.

Kaizer Chiefs legend William Shongwe claims Amakhosi can win the league next season if they bring in a top class coach.

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Cardiff are confident of upsetting the odds when they play their first play-off match against Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

Former England youth international Emily Cassap is handed her first senior Northern Ireland call-up for June’s World Cup qualifiers with Turkey and Switzerland.

A baseball fan couldn’t believe his luck as he catches the ball twice during an MLB match between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly signed Thabo Moloisane but could sign three other free agents in the coming weeks.

22-time major winner Rafael Nadal says the “suffering was less than my passion” as he explains the steps he had to take after sustaining a chronic injury.

Wigan Warriors and Hull KR prepare to meet in the Challenge Cup final – a fixture described as the “unofficial World Club Challenge”.

Portuguese Cup winners Torreense will join an exclusive group of second division clubs to play in European competitions after suffering play-off final defeat.

SABC will televise the international friendly between Bafana Bafana and Nicaragua. The match will be played at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

Global betting revenue for FIFA World Cup 2026 is likely to be “in excess of $50 billion” for an event labelled “the biggest circus in town.”