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.
Traditional Chinese medicine doctor Shi Ming balances hospital shifts with the octagon. In her Shi Ming UFC debut, Shanghai fans roared despite a decision loss to Bruna Brasil.
Teenager Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winner as Liverpool edged 10-man Newcastle 3–2 at St James’ Park after Anthony Gordon’s red card, with the Alexander Isak transfer saga overshadowing a chaotic, injury-hit night.
FIFA set the 2026 World Cup draw for 5 December at Washington’s Kennedy Center. Announced by Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino, the ceremony will map the path for all 48 teams under the expanded format.
Tatjana Smith capped her swimming career with a stunning double at the 18th South African Sports Awards in Sun City, winning Sports Star and Sportswoman of the Year.
The Springboks beat Australia 30–22 in rain-soaked Cape Town, with Handré Pollard kicking 15 points and Eben Etzebeth scoring late. Rassie Erasmus hailed the response and called the Wallabies Tests a useful dry run before facing the All Blacks.
Barcelona opened their La Liga title defence with a 3-0 win at Mallorca, as the Marcus Rashford Barcelona debut arrived off the bench and Lamine Yamal completed the scoring in stoppage time.
Riccardo Calafiori’s early header gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on 17 August 2025. Ruben Amorim praised United’s front-foot display but conceded they lacked the finish.
Rassie Erasmus slams Springboks after Australia’s 38-22 comeback at Ellis Park, calling the display “awful” and hinting at changes before Saturday’s Cape Town rematch.
Arsenal visit Manchester United and champions Liverpool host Bournemouth as the Premier League 2025/26 season opener arrives, with big-money debuts, Newcastle’s Isak saga and Arne Slot’s rebuild in focus.
Rassie Erasmus names a star-studded Bok squad for Ellis Park, with Kolisi at No 8 and Etzebeth set for 134 caps, as South Africa seek a fifth straight win over Australia.