British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova in the second round.

A Springbok and Stormers superstar will be a frontrunner for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award after 10 nominees were confirmed.

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Kaizer Chiefs’ goal should have been ruled out for offside.

Two Orlando Pirates players have been spotted at another PSL side, with reports suggesting a loan move is on the table.

Carrick Rangers may have their first piece of senior silverware for 33 years but can the County Antrim Shield success boost the club’s bid for Irish Premiership survival?

A round of golf with Roger Federer or coffee and sleep. How do players spend their days off at the Australian Open?

“At the end of the day, it’s bigger than me,” said Azeez Al-Shaair.

A “near-perfect” Coco Gauff and world number one Aryna Sabalenka both blast their way into the Australian Open third round with speedy victories.

Meet Callum Walsh, the Irishman tasked with kicking off Zuffa Boxing and living up to being Dana White’s first boxer.

As the 2026 World Rally Championship gets under way this weekend in Monte Carlo, Elfyn Evans says the “intense” calendar helps him get over his latest title miss.

The Champions League and its forerunner the European Cup have a combined 70-year history. Can you name all the cities that have staged the final of the men’s competition?

Today’s news roundup.

Justin Gaethje describes himself as the “underdog” against Paddy Pimblett on Saturday at UFC 324.

Good news and bad news.

New blood on the Chiefs bench.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has again divided opinions with his latest social media antics, which made use of AI.

World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States – but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.

Jude Bellingham responds to partying claims with a goal celebration in the Champions League win over Monaco.

The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women’s tour to New Zealand.

Women who coach sports in the UK are experiencing bullying and harassment at far higher rates than men, according to a new study.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs started 2026 with wins midweek but can Orlando Pirates respond on Saturday?