Many fans cannot see past Lionel Messi claiming an eighth Ballon d’Or win, but there are other contenders for when the victor is unveiled on October 16, writes Dylan Appolis.
There are encouraging signs that the Video Assistant Referee system is going to be introduced next year into South African football – it is already long overdue, writes Mark Gleeson.
Cape Town Spurs coach Shaun Bartlett says he witnessed the "worst officiating" in his side's 1-1 draw against AmaTuks at Athlone Stadium in their final Motsepe Foundation Championship clash on Sunday.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is worried over the fitness of star Rafael Leao ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against rivals Inter Milan on Tuesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says his side's dreams of finishing the season on a high have been “shattered” following their 1-0 defeat to SuperSport United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium this past weekend.
Shubman Gill scored his maiden IPL century to help holders Gujarat Titans secure their play-off spot with a 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sardar Patel Stadium on Monday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says his side will have to fight and give their all against the defending Caf Champions League champions Wydad Casablanca when they meet at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool maintained their pursuit for a top four finish in the Premier League following their 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power on Monday evening.
Ockie Strydom will make his Major Championship debut as one of four South Africans in the field for this week’s 105th PGA Championship which tees off at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, on Thursday.
Manchester City are on the brink of retaining the Premier League title after Arsenal fell to a shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.