Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1.

The decorated coach returns after 14 years, with his immediate focus on qualifying for the 2027 AFCON in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Airlink said the decision to withdraw its application to conduct a flyby over FNB Stadium this Saturday is due to an unfavourable weather forecast.

Veteran fly-half James O'Connor said on Wednesday he was returning to Super Rugby's Western Force, with the 36-year-old aiming to be part of the Australia squad for next year's World Cup on home soil.