The home ground of Soweto giants Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, has been renamed Orlando Amstel Arena.

The 2027 edition will also be the first in which all 54 CAF member nations take part with long-time absentees Eritrea competing.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is confident in the United States men's hockey team and its chances of capturing a gold medal at next month's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

The launch of the tournament was held in Rio de Janeiro. Legends such as Cafu and Ronaldo, who led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup in South Korea, were present.

The Australian Open suffered more disruption Tuesday when it hit its maximum "heat stress" rating with forecasts of 45C.