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Alonso returns to Formula One in run out for Renault
Fernando Alonso had not been in an F1 car since a test session for McLaren in Bahrain in April 2019 and had not raced one since the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, also with McLaren, at the end of his 17th season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19: Portuguese FA
The Juventus forward who has been voted the world's top player five times played in Portugal's goalless Nations League draw against France but will have to sit out his national side's clash with Sweden on Wednesday.
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Shastri urges De Villiers to come out of retirement
The 36-year-old, who ended his international career two years ago, smashed six sixes in a 33-ball blitz in Sharjah on Monday that set up a big win for the Royal Challengers Bangalore over the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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CSA reveals acting president Beresford Williams implicated in Fundudzi report
The body on Tuesday appeared before the Sports, Arts and Culture portfolio committee in Parliament, where they gave details of the forensic report which was used to fire former CEO, Thabang Moroe.
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Liverpool fan writes to Klopp about nervousness & gets a touching response
"As you know, I lost more than a few finals and this isn't a good feeling but with the help of my family and friends I kept going."
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LeBron James improves case versus Michael Jordan as all-time NBA best
LeBron James captured his fourth NBA title in his 10th finals appearance when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday to close out the series 4-2.
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Premier League reform plan for 'greater good of English football'
The controversial "Project Big Picture" includes proposals to reduce the Premier League from 20 to 18 teams and abolish the League Cup and Community Shield.
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Hamilton warns he will keep racing until he turns grey
The runaway series leader and six-time world champion equalled Michael Schumacher’s total of wins and moved closer to levelling him on seven drivers’ titles with his victory at the Nurburgring on Sunday.
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Bafana Bafana coach Ntseki under fire after loss to Zambia
It was the second poor performance within four days by South Africa after they failed to protect a lead in a 1-1 draw with Namibia at the same ground.
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Nadal wins 13th French Open and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam
For world number one Djokovic, the defeat ended his hopes of an 18th Slam and of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four majors twice.
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Towering Hamilton wins Eifel Grand Prix, equals Schumacher's record
In a touching tribute, Mick Schumacher presented Hamilton with one of his father's race helmets.
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Springboks delay decision on Rugby Championship participation
Competitive rugby resumed in South Africa only this Friday after a six-month suspension triggered by COVID-19 and there is concern about the readiness of players for Test rugby.
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Steyn stars as late rally secures Bulls hard-earned win
Morne Steyn, who new Bulls coach Jake White calls his "general", had the final say with his penalty ensuring the Bulls of victory but not preventing the Griquas from taking a losing bonus point.
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Bottas on top, Hamilton second, sick Stroll absent
The Finn maintained the momentum from his victory in Russia two weeks ago as he clocked a best lap in one minute and 26.225 seconds to outpace the six-time champion by a tenth of a second.
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Swiatek wins French Open to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion
The 19-year-old Swiatek, at 54 the second-lowest ranked women's Roland Garros finalist in the modern era, is the ninth first-time major champion in the past 14 Grand Slams.
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Sharks survive Lions' rally as South African rugby resumes
It was the first competitive match in the land of the world champion Springboks since mid March when the Sharks beat the Stormers.
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Next year's Tokyo marathon postponed until after Olympics
The race was originally set to take place on March 7 and include around 38,000 runners, including top athletes.
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Test rugby returns with Australia, New Zealand grudge match
The All Blacks and the Wallabies will take to the field in front of a packed, largely facemask-free crowd in Wellington just under a year since their last games, at the World Cup in Japan.
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Bayern to kick-off Champions League defence behind closed doors
Bayern host Atletico Madrid on October 21 in their opening Champions League group match, but the terraces at the Allianz Arena must remain empty.
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Problem-solver Kenin looks to add French Open 'piece' to puzzle
While Sofia Kenin's bizarre, no-look service action is a puzzle to many, she found it difficult to impose herself on clay until a third-round win over Serena Williams last year in Paris gave her reason to believe.
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Messi fires Argentina to WC qualifying win over Ecuador
The 33-year-old great has been in open conflict with his club but it had no detrimental effect on his form as his 13th-minute penalty was the difference in a tight encounter.
