Mexico said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three host cities, one of which, Guadalajara, has been plagued by cartel violence.

Iran's sole competitor at the Paralympics in Milan-Cortina has been forced to pull out of the Games due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Friday.

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House in honour of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry.

Bok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off a fantastic 2025 season with recognition at the SA Rugby Awards.