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.

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105 that put Harry Brook's side within a whisker of pulling off a record chase.