US host cities are recruiting FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteers. Dallas seeks 6,000+ helpers, while Boston opens applications for shifts around June–July 2026.
Two male athletes died after separate medical emergencies during the swim leg of Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay. Police have opened inquest dockets and postmortems will probe the Ironman Mossel Bay deaths as organisers support the families.
The IOC is moving toward a single eligibility rule for the female category. After a science briefing to members, a potential IOC transgender women ban looks likely before LA 2028. The goal is clarity for athletes with fairness at the centre and
Bafana Bafana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3–0 win over Rwanda, ending a 16-year wait and signaling South Africa’s return to football’s biggest stage under coach Hugo Broos.
Rassie Erasmus has promised Springbok changes after the 24-17 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, admitting early mistakes proved costly ahead of the crucial Wellington rematch.
Anisimova beats Osaka at US Open in a late-night three-set semi to reach a second straight major final, and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
Liverpool record-breaking transfer window hits £415m as the Premier League smashes £3.087bn. Isak sets a British record; rivals strengthen while sustainability questions grow across the league.
Morocco 2026 World Cup qualification is within reach: beat Niger in Rabat and hope Tanzania drop points to seal Group E. Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia chase early tickets as South Africa’s clash with Nigeria shapes Group C.
South Africa’s Springbok Women World Cup journey soared to a historic high, clinching their first-ever quarter-final spot with a thrilling 29-24 victory over Italy on August 31, 2025, in York.
Under-fire boss Ruben Amorim says he “sometimes wants to quit” after Manchester United’s shock League Cup loss to Grimsby, but he vows a reset before Burnley as pressure intensifies.
Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce two days after the Champions League playoff loss to Benfica. The club thanked him and moves on after a turbulent, trophyless stint in Istanbul.