Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has called time on his glorious career after announcing his retirement from football aged 45.
South Africa and New Zealand played out to a thrilling 48-48 draw while Uganda put in another dominant performance to defeat Wales 73-56 in Netball World Cup actions on Wednesday.
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of winger Kgaogelo Sekgota.
Stellenbosch FC has continued to strengthen their squad after completing the permanent transfer of Ivory Coast international Oura Anicet.
Sadio Mane has completed a move from Bayern Munich to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr and will now team up with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes on a seven-year contract.
Watch Banyana Banyana's dressing room celebrations after they defeated Italy 3-2 in their final Group G encounter to book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
An injury time winner by Thembi Kgatlana was enough to guide Banyana Banyana to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Italy to secure their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday.
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up games. The team shows 13 changes to the starting line-up, while the 23 includes talented prop Gerhard Steenekamp, who could make his Springbok debut.
Australia survived a huge scare to overcome Malawi with a 70-46 victory while Barbados fought hard to clinch a thrilling 55-50 win over Singapore in the Netball World Cup action on Tuesday.