FIFA World Cup 2026 explained: Format, groups, host cities and key dates
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 and will be the biggest edition of the tournament in history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Vodacom URC news: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu named Players' Player of the Season
DHL Stormers and Springboks fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been named the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Players' Player of the Season after being voted the competition's standout performer by the captains and vice-captains from all 16 teams.
NBA Finals news: Mike Brown hails Jalen Brunson after New York Knicks take Game 1 against San Antonio Spurs
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks claimed a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 4, with coach Mike Brown praising his star guard's ability to deliver in the biggest moments.
Marco Silva calls it quits at Fulham; set for Benfica head coach role
With Marco Silva’s contract up at Fulham in the summer, he has decided to depart the West London club after five seasons and has chosen to head back to his native country to take up the head coaching role at Portuguese giants Benfica.
NBA Finals betting tips: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs - Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama set for Game 1 battle
Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama headline the NBA Finals Game 1 on Thursday, June 4 as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs look to strike first in a series featuring two of this year’s postseason's most dominant teams.
Liverpool eye Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot replacement
Liverpool have targeted current Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as one of their leading candidates to replace Arne Slot - who was sacked on May 30.
F1 news: Monaco GP preview - Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris look ahead to closely contested showdown
Despite the Monaco Grand Prix being renowned for overtaking difficulties due to the street circuit’s compact nature, star drivers Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris expect a thrilling, tightly-contested battle nonetheless on Sunday.
Rugby union news: Springboks sweat over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury
Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffered a high-ankle sprain injury while scoring a try in the Stormers’ 44-21 victory over Cardiff in the URC quarter-finals on Saturday, May 30.
Arne Slot reflects on ‘special’ bond with Liverpool fans in the wake of sacking
Manager Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool on Saturday, May 30, with the Dutchman reflecting on how special his bond was with the fans in an open letter in the Liverpool Echo.
NBA news: ‘I didn't achieve what I wanted to’ says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after playoff exit v San Antonio Spurs
NBA MVP and OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says that despite admirable individual and team success this season, he didn’t achieve the goal he aimed to achieve this season.
Boxing news: Rico Verhoeven claims he ‘only showed a few tools’ in loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven claims that he only utilised a select few of his tools in his closely contested loss to heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk - and that next time, he’ll widen his arsenal to get the result.
Champions League news: ‘We gave it everything’ says Declan Rice
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said that the team gave it their all in the 2025-26 season, reflecting on their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, as well as their successes and struggles in all competitions this campaign.
Mikel Arteta: ‘We’ll show the ambition and go again’ after Champions League final loss
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said after his side’s painful Champions League final loss on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain that he and his side will take the time to reflect and reset in order to chase the European crown next season.
Champions League news: PSG prevail over Arsenal to win CL final on penalties
After a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra-time, Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães missed a clutch penalty in the shootout to lose 4-3 which saw Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League final for the second year running on Saturday, May 30.
NBA playoffs news: San Antonio Spurs end OKC Thunder reign after decisive WCF Game 7 win
The San Antonio Spurs dethroned the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals 111-103 on Sunday, May 31.
Conference League news: Jean-Philippe Mateta seals Crystal Palace triumph as boss Oliver Glasner exits on European high
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half finish proved decisive as Crystal Palace edged Spanish outfit Rayo Vallecano to win the Conference League final on Wednesday, delivering Oliver Glasner a fitting send-off in his final game in charge.
Stormers news: Icon Cheslin Kolbe ‘grateful to be back’ at franchise
Springbok global star Cheslin Kolbe says that he is ‘grateful to be back’ in Cape Town with his boyhood club, the Stormers, after his return to the franchise was confirmed on Monday.
Stormers news: Springbok legend Cheslin Kolbe returns to Cape Town for the 2026-27 season
Current Springbok wing and legend Cheslin Kolbe is set to return to the Stormers for the 2026-27 season after a three-year stint with Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.
Premier League GW38 reaction: Tottenham stay up after win v feeble Everton; West Ham relegated
Gameweek 38 of the Premier League took place on Sunday, which saw Tottenham Hotspur remain in the division for the 2026-27 season, and West Ham relegated to the Sky Bet Championship.
NBA playoffs news: Victor Wembanyama’s superior play keeps San Antonio Spurs in fight v OKC Thunder
A masterful return-to-form for Victor Wembanyama on the offensive end meant the San Antonio Spurs could overwhelm the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday.