Botswana FA's president, Tariq Babitseng, is confident that South African coach Morena Ramoreboli will guide the Zebras back to the Africa Cup of Nations, where they have been absent for 12 years.

Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok are obviously two very different players, but attack coach Tony Brown views them as the same when it comes to driving the Springbok attack.

As Willie le Roux steadily approaches a century of Tests for the Springboks, the man who gave him his first cap, Heyneke Meyer, has applauded him for becoming a well-rounded player - a combination of Bok greats Andre Joubert and Percy Montgomery.

Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench for Friday's one-off rugby union Test with Argentina.

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.

Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at struggling Manchester United after the Portuguese coach checked in at the Premier League club.

As Rory McIlroy's nearest challenger for the season-long Race to Dubai title, South African golfer Thriston Lawrence is looking to make history at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai this week.

Rassie Erasmus is ruthlessly building a squad that can overcome the inevitable losses of decorated veterans and others to come, and still dominate the matches that matter most in world rugby, writes Lungani Zama.

Cavernous Twickenham is fast turning into a surprisingly joyful playground for the Springboks, reminds Rob Houwing.

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

The Springboks aren't too perturbed by all the commotion in the Northern Hemisphere about their fearsome Bomb Squad. Actually, they welcome it.

Marco Jansen's late pyrotechnics were not enough to save South Africa as they slid to a 11-run defeat against India in the third T20 at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxin

Denis Onyango didn't think that Uganda would find themselves in the driver's seat of their group in the Afcon qualifiers, with two games to go, when he saw the teams they were pitted against.

About the only thing that could tip over the Nuke Squad frenzy gripping the north would be Rassie Erasmus deploying another 7-1 bench against England. But he'll probably go with the reliable Bomb Squad, writes Simnikwe Xabanisa.

Danny Jordaan's star as an administrator shone so brightly that he received praise from Nelson Mandela. He looked destined to illuminate the top office in world football by shooting to the top seat at FIFA, but ended up accused of fraud and theft.

The fierce debate about the Springbok Bomb Squad is starting to border on the absurd, reckons former loose forward Francois Louw.

Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State are the Top 4 teams in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced. Week 11 losers Georgia and Miami plummeted in the rankings.

Erik Spoelstra, who is widely known as one of the NBA's top coaches, shouldered blame for a brutal timeout infraction, calling it a "serious mental error" in the final seconds of a Miami Heat loss to the Detroit Pistons.

George Pickens and Courtland Sutton are among my four must-start wide receivers for Week 11 of the fantasy football campaign.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday because of a lingering left shoulder injury, coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday.

The Atlanta Dream hired Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball coach Karl Smesko as its next head coach, the WNBA franchise announced Wednesday.

Athanasiou has one year remaining on his contract with the Blackhawks

14 games into the season, Detroit's PK is a disaster. Here's more on the problem and potential solutions

The Montreal Canadiens had a day off yesterday and there was no player movement, but the recent struggles in net could lead to some moves.

The Sabres are ready to make a significant move.

A by-the-numbers look at Wednesday's game between the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights

According to NHL Media, the Anaheim Ducks have placed Cam Fowler and Robby Fabbri on Injury Reserve

Trevor Zegras only has three points in 14 games for the Anaheim Ducks this season. After being a popular topic of NHL trade speculation last year, could rumors pop up again?

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker, who turns 30 today, went a long way to the NHL after going undrafted. But it paid off in a big way.

Hinostroza has been a great addition to the organization and he has more than earned a callup to the Predators.

3-on-3 NHL Arcade arrives Nov. 15, PWHL Dec. 5, and 4 Nations Face-Off in early 2025

The Winnipeg Jets are the first NHL team to earn 15 wins in their first 16 games, as their focused group continues to preach a “one game at a time” mantra.

A few familiar faces to Detroit Red Wings fans have recently hit the waiver wire.

Thompson and Luukkonen considered day-to-day, Sabres blueliner out long-term.

32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight

Defensive prospect and former fourth-round draft pick earns first career NHL call-up with Nashville.

The Kings are on the final game of their two-game road trip after losing to the Calgary Flames on Monday night, 3-1. They will be in Colorado to face the Avalance in what should be a spirited bout. The Kings have not fared well against the Avalanche in their last ten matches, going 3-7-0. ...

It appears as though all Athanasiou needed was an opportunity to play again.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki made his NHL debut in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.

Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and coach Lindy Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.”

Team's No. 1 center practiced in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday; injured blocking shot Oct. 22 against Winnipeg

Could the Blue Jackets and Penguins become trade partners?

Veteran netminder was waived by Anaheim after John Gibson came off injured reserve

26-year-old recorded six points in 47 game with the Rochester Americans last season

The Hockey News’ Derek Lee reports from the Ducks’ morning skate.

After some uncertain times with John Tortorella, Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim has now become the head coach's go-to guy.

The Sabres claimed James Reimer off NHL waivers on Wednesday. The 36-year-old is near the end of his NHL days, but he deserves credit for his staying power, says Adam Proteau.

Sorokin has 33 extra-time losses in just 202 NHL starts.

Mitchell is on the Islanders NHL roster for the first time in his career.