FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke wants Sepp Blatter to reverse a previous pledge and stand again for the presidency of world football's governing body.

South Korea accused Iran's Carlos Queiroz of making a rude gesture at rival Choi Kang-Hee after their World Cup qualifier.

Gordon Igesund's future as Bafana coach is not under discussion, SA Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani said.

Hundreds of fans hurled bottles and debris on to the pitch as Iran beat hosts South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup.

Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund would allow Robert Lewandowski a summer move abroad but will not wait forever for offers.

French Open champion Rafael Nadal is preparing for a tricky transition from the clay to the grass of Wimbledon as his bid for a third title at the All England Club begins next week.

Australia's chairman of selectors has told England now is not the time to dismiss his side's chances of regaining the Ashes.

Nkosinathi Joyi, who narrowly lost to Hekkie Budler for the IBO strawweight title at Emperors Palace on Saturday night, has an opportunity to claim another IBO title.

Iran produced a resolute defensive display to snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea on Tuesday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Ethiopia fielded an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana, handing a possible lifeline to Bafana.

South Africa and England will hope lady luck does not desert them when they clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal at the Oval.

Bernard Tomic has recharged his form on grass, shaking off last week's hamstring concern to post a first round win over James Ward at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International.

Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for the way he leads the national side.

The International Cricket Council announced the umpires amd match officials for the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks are looking to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area.

A rock-solid ACT Brumbies soaked up enormous pressure to secure a famous victory over a stuttering British and Irish Lions side.

Caster Semenya hopes to return to competition at the end of next month, as she enters a race against time to qualify for this year's IAAF World Championships.

Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss and Francois Louw have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Springboks against Samoa.

Proteas left-arm seamer Lonwabe Tsotsobe is excited at the prospect of playing in his first major tournament semifinal.