Manchester City have thumped Porto in a four-goal Europa League thriller at the sodden Etihad Stadium.

With the Super Rugby season being longer this year, teams will have to manage their players more carefully.

Alex Ferguson has paid a fresh tribute to Ryan Giggs as the Man United veteran edges towards yet another impressive landmark.

Brazilian defender Dani Alves says Barcelona would be “nothing” without coach Pep Guardiola, who is yet to sign a new contract.

Lions captain Joshua Strauss believes his team have grown since last year's abysmal Super Rugby season.

Samantha Stosur appears to have her best chance to win a first title since the US Open after reaching the quarters in Dubai.

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Europa League match with Ajax Amsterdam after picking up a throat infection.

Chelsea 'keeper Petr Cech says his side's Champions League defeat to Napoli was a sign their crisis is far from over.

Abrasive lock Eben Etzebeth will make his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers against the Hurricanes at Newlands.

Tjaart van der Walt believes the PGA Championship will favour the long hitters when the tournament starts at Johannesburg CC.

South Africa are one step away from booking their place at the London Olympic Games after beating India in New Delhi.

High-profile tennis will return to Soweto when South Africa face Slovenia in a Davis Cup tie at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Centre.

Lions coach John Mitchell was still sweating on the availability of lock Wikus van Heerden, who is nursing a knee injury.

World No 1 Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn Dubai Championships with a bruised ankle.

Zaahier Adams bumped into two passionate South Africans in New Zealand, who were thoroughly entertained by Richard Levi.

Alex Ferguson is ready to hand a first start to Paul Pogba as the boss prepares to ring the changes for their match against Ajax.

South Africa's bowling attack has received a welcome boost ahead of the first of three ODI's against New Zealand in Wellington.

The SA Fed Cup team hope their No 1 player, Chanelle Scheepers, will return to the side to face Egypt.

Springbok winger JP Pietersen will make his debut for the Sharks at centre in their opening Super Rugby match against the Bulls.