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.

North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.