Africa Cup of Nations: Essential pre-kickoff insights you need to know
Things to know about the Africa Cup of Nations before the 2024 tournament kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau (22:00 SA time).
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UAE's Asian Cup hopes rest on talisman Ali Mabkhout and promising support cast
Ali Mabkhout’s most memorable moments with the UAE national team have arguably come in the Asian Cup.
Celtic are facing transfer dilemma and Brendan Rodgers plus Mark Lawwell have to walk the wire carefully - Chris Sutton
Kyogo Furuhashi is the top striker at Celtic and has proved his worth. The Japanese is first pick and rightly so.
Sir Alex Ferguson had my back at Manchester United - but I couldn't repay record transfer fee
When your manager labels people 'f***ing idiots' in leaping to your defence then you know he's in your corner.
Dyche baffled by Everton's lack of penalties
Everton manager Sean Dyche said it is "peculiar" that his club have reached the halfway point in the season without being awarded a penalty in the Premier League.
Qatar begin Asian Cup defence with win over Lebanon as Afif steals show
LUSAIL, Qatar :Asian Cup hosts Qatar kicked off their title defence with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament opener on Friday with a brace from their prized playmaker Akram Afif and a goal from Almoez Ali.
Ospreys v Perpignan Live updates and latest score
Wales hooker Dewi Lake will start in the unfamiliar position of openside flanker as the Ospreys host Perpignan in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Washington WR Rome Odunze, RB Dillon Johnson declaring for NFL draft - ESPN
Washington is losing two skill players to the NFL draft: wide receiver Rome Odunze and running back Dillon Johnson.