Jannik Sinner took a first step towards a potential record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-1, 6-4 victory over Benjamin Bonzi in the Madrid Open second round on Friday.

Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.

The Gautrain has launched a special initiative for attendees of the highly anticipated Soweto Derby, offering a 50% fare discount to match-day spectators.

Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.

Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.