Habib Diarra scores the only goal from the penalty spot to give Sunderland a 1-0 win against Leeds at Elland Road in the Premier League.

Bournemouth hit the post twice and have a goal disallowed as they draw 0-0 against Brentford at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League.

Everton manager David Moyes is pleased his side ended their winless home run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, and says he wants his players to be looking up the table and putting some of the top teams under pressure.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says it felt like it was “written in the stars” that his side would lose against Sunderland, after Leeds were beaten 1-0 at Elland Road in the Premier League.

Northern Ireland captain Jackie Burns says interim manager Kris Lindsay has given the players “something to build on” despite a 2-0 defeat in Switzerland.

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has confirmed that former Mainz, Hertha Berlin, Dinamo Moscow and New York Red Bulls boss Sandro Schwarz is in the city for talks about the vacant manager’s position – but is only one of several candidates.

Richards Bay’s Thulani Gumede scored the only goal of the night as the Natal Rich Boyz defeated Kaizer Chiefs at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex.

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is in line for a Wales recall in Friday’s Six Nations game against Ireland.

The England Lions squad and staff arrive back in the UK following the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.

Back row Hanro Liebenberg will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season to rejoin South African side the Bulls.

Former fast bowler John Blain is to be reinstated to the Cricket Scotland Hall of Fame following his suspension in July 2022.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Nkanyiso Shinga is finally making his debut against Richards Bay FC in Betway Premiership.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has suggested that Hugo Broos could remain in charge of Bafana Bafana beyond FIFA World Cup 2026.

BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week.

Kieran Tierney hopes the trophy winning experience of interim manager Martin O’Neill and some of his Celtic team-mates will give them the edge in what he admits is now a four-horse race for the Scottish title.

Brazil’s Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury.

South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealand as favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?

Casey Jarvis will do his best to reset for their week’s Joburg Open as he aims for a hat-trick of DP World Tour titles.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler calls for stricter rules around set-pieces and criticises upcoming opponents Arsenal for time-wasting.