American cyclist Brandon McNulty has won the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, taking over the rainbow jersey previously held by Tadej Pogačar, who missed this year’s competition due to injury.
South African golfer Kyle De Beer has won the Sunshine Tour golf tournament, a series held across different African countries, which was staged in Rwanda for the first time.
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges, with the club expected to appeal.
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup after finishing second in Group A of the prestigious tournament featuring some of the world’s top basketball teams.
RSSB Tigers secured their first victory at the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing, China, after defeating Shanghai Sharks 117-115 in their second game of the tournament.
Argentina have included Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October, in what is expected to be the legendary forward’s final appearance for the national team.
World Athletics has approved Nairobi, Kenya, as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the global athletics championships will be held on the African continent.
Madrid, September 14, 2026. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has praised Arda Guler ahead of Monday’s La Liga match away to Elche, describing the Turkish midfielder’s quality as “incredible.”
France has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, adding to growing opposition in Europe ahead of next year’s election.
Football legend Lionel Messi has retired from Argentina’s national team at the age of 39, ending a remarkable international career in which he helped his country win several major trophies, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
