Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments.

Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie is keen for South Africa to stage another Rugby World Cup.

Iga Swiatek gave another indication she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 at the Foro Italico on Wednesday and breezing into the Italian Open semi-finals.

Lionel Messi scored twice and a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.