Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight-sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of Thabo Cele. The midfielder joins on a free transfer, days after parting ways with Kaizer Chiefs by mutual consent.

After "walking on water" in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as he bids to continue his record-breaking assault on the world championship.

Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen's spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.