The opening round of the MTN8 gets underway this weekend, with Orlando Pirates launching their title defence, while Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United all target semi-final spots.

Newcastle start their Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on August 23.

World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday's WTA final.

Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style.

Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday.