Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are among the artists who will perform at three World Cup opening ceremonies this summer.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a second defeat in three matches as she is beaten by Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open third round.

Mamelodi Sundowns moved six points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership after demolishing Siwelele FC at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Alessia Russo stars as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the WSL at Villa Park to confirm their place in next season’s Women’s Champions League.

Britain’s Adam Yates loses nearly 14 minutes to rivals on stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia following a huge crash on a wet descent involving about 20 riders.

The Junior Springboks secured their first-ever U20 Rugby Championship title after a draw against New Zealand on Saturday.

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg describes Southampton’s alleged spying on a training session as an attempt to cheat.

Leicester post a record win over Prem leaders Northampton in a feisty East Midlands derby with hooker Jamie Blamire scoring two tries.

A magnificent defensive effort by Wigan Warriors against derby rivals St Helens earns them a third Challenge Cup final appearance in five years.

A magnificent defensive effort by Wigan Warriors against derby rivals St Helens earns them a third Challenge Cup final appearance in five years.

England score nine tries to seal a 61-33 away win against Italy and set up a Women’s Six Nations title decider against France.

By Monday, 11 May, all participating nations must submit a provisional squad list containing between 35 and 55 players.

The Junior Springboks will take on New Zealand in their Under-20 Rugby Championship decider on Saturday in Gqeberha.

Orlando Pirates continue their hunt for Betway Premiership glory as they take on Magesi at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday night.

A controversial incident saw a Springbok and Stormers stalwart suffer another unfortunate injury on Friday night.

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi believes the Buccaneers finally have the opportunity and momentum to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance.

ex-Kaizer Chiefs attacker Junior Khanye believes Mamelodi Sundowns can no longer rely on Themba Zwane after the veteran midfielder struggled against Amakhosi.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Sipho Chaine has done enough to earn a place in the Bafana Bafana squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup in the United States and Mexico.

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Ex-Kaizer Chiefs mentor Muhsin Ertugral believes stability is the key to the club’s revival and has called on management to keep co-coaches.

DStv and Multichoice’s new parent company, CANAL+, has renewed its domestic broadcast rights agreement with the South African Rugby Union.