Rafael Nadal begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.

Team GB long jumper Jazmine Sawyers will miss this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris through injury.

The way Franco Smith has stiffened Glasgow does SA aspirations in this season’s URC no favours, writes Rob Houwing.

After setting new South African records for the 3 000m, 5 000m and 10 00m, Adriaan Wildschutt has established himself as the country’s premier distance runner, thanks to what he’s learning in the US.

Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers’ championship at Sandown on Saturday – and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years.

The Spanish government will oversee the country’s football federation until it holds new elections following the Luis Rubiales scandal.

Orlando Pirates Vincent Pule finds himself at a crossroads with minutes on the field being limited. Will he stay or move on to something new?

Goodbye Benni?

West Ham striker Antonio responds to Roy Keane’s criticism of current players who speak on podcasts, calling it a ‘dinosaur mentality’

Kaizer Chiefs have a tough decision to make on THIS star within the next two months as the season draws to a close.

Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco.

Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have “miles to go” on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillon Solomons acknowledged the emotional strain the club’s torrid run has had on players but emphasised the need for unity ahead of their match against SuperSport United.

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach fate being decided while young players worry about receiving enough game time to develop amidst shortcomings

Sithebe’s strong return to the Kaizer Chiefs setup hasn’t really helped the team as they continue to struggle for positive results.

Ireland recover from a batting wobble to secure an opening six-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates at the T20 World Cup qualifier.

Orlando Pirates will have to make key changes to their usual starting line-up with three members of their spine missing.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

Geraint Thomas says he is “in a great place” as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May’s Giro d’Italia.