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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the seventh hole during the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at the weekend

McIlroy says DeChambeau would bring 'eyeballs' to European Tour

Rory McIlroy believes Bryson DeChambeau would boost viewership on the European Tour if he joins, noting the major champion has few competitive playing options left following the collapse of LIV Golf.

 Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt on the second green during day four of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 23, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana.

Defiant DeChambeau 'grateful' for LIV, vague on future plans

Bryson DeChambeau has expressed gratitude for his time with LIV Golf and stands by his move to the rebel tour, though he remains tight-lipped regarding his future plans following the circuit's closure.



Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca (L) speaks with Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland after the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 4, 2026.

Three talking points from the Premier League

Manchester United remain trapped in the relegation zone despite a wild 4-4 draw, while Manchester City's title hopes suffer another blow as Arsenal extend their lead.


Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper  Alisson Becker celebrates his team second goal scored by Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi Stadium in Istanbul on November 4, 2026

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed his desire to extend his stay at Anfield beyond this season, confirming that talks over a new deal are underway.

England's Henry Pollock runs in their sixth try during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.

Three talking points from the Nations Championship

A look at three major talking points from the Nations Championship, featuring Henry Pollock's versatility for England, Ireland's pursuit of perfection, and a high-scoring Murrayfield clash.

England's Brydon Carse prepares to bowl on day two of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on January 5, 2026.

England open pathway for potential Carse return in South Africa tour

England pace bowler Brydon Carse could be recalled for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa after being selected for the England Lions squad.

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot to Karolina Muchova of Czechia during day two of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 09, 2026 in Indian Wells, California.

Sabalenka downs Muchova to win WTA Finals opener

Aryna Sabalenka held off Karolina Muchova in straight sets to kick off her WTA Finals bid in Indian Wells, while Mirra Andreeva secured an emphatic opening victory.

Play4Good is inviting people to support charitable causes simply by doing the things they already love.

A game-changing approach to raising funds for charity

South African platform Play4Good turns everyday sports and activities into charitable giving, offering a fresh fundraising lifeline to grassroots non-profit organisations.

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates after beating Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva during the WTA Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on October 29

World No 1 Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus

Defending champion and world number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells due to a viral illness, paving the way for Marta Kostyuk to join the field.

Highbury FC head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury FC suffer first away loss of season against NWU

Highbury FC suffered their first away loss of the Motsepe Foundation Championship season after falling 3-1 to NWU at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground.

Ireland lock Joe McCarthy  makes a break during the Nations Championship  match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, on Friday

Farrell delighted by win but says Ireland could be more ruthless

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised his side's 42-12 victory over Argentina at Lansdowne Road, headlined by a Hugo Keenan hat-trick, but urged his players to be more ruthless ahead of tougher tests.

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the world championship title at the end of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on November 1st, 2026.

Antonelli back to work as Mercedes chase title double

Fresh from claiming his maiden Formula One world title, Kimi Antonelli aims to lead Mercedes to the constructors' championship by edging out Ferrari at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

New West Ham manager Scott Parker

West Ham fightback salvages Cardiff draw on Parker's bow

West Ham fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to earn a 3-3 draw against Cardiff on Scott Parker's managerial debut, while Championship leaders Middlesbrough suffered a 2-0 defeat at Wrexham.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels chases the ball. Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat to Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships
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Daniels targets promotion push as confident Highbury face NWU FC test

Highbury FC forward Luke Daniels is confident the squad can extend their unbeaten away run against NWU FC as they push for promotion to the Betway Premiership.

Inter Milan's Italian defender #32 Federico Dimarco (L) and Feyenoord's Dutch defender #26 Givairo Read fight for the ball during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Feyenoord and Inter Milan at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on November 3, 2026.

Impressive Inter reignite Champions League campaign with easy Feyenoord win

Inter Milan secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Feyenoord at De Kuip, putting their Champions League campaign firmly back on track.