South Africa deploys troops in cities to tackle crime

A surge in gang-related violence has prompted South Africa to deploy the military to major cities. Supporters call it decisive action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict.

'Wrong person at wrong time' - but if not Tudor then who?

Following Tottenham's 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, BBC Sport assesses the options open to the beleaguered club.

Iran can 'under no circumstances' participate in 2026 World Cup - sports minister

Iran's sport minister has ruled out participating in the men's football World Cup co-hosted by the US this summer.

North Korea’s shady tactics show Matildas must be ready for more than football

Australia are no strangers to the team’s bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final Boos are barrelling around Parramatta Stadium. Wang Shuang, China’s star midfielder who had given her side a 2-1 lead in stoppage time of the first half, is gesturing to the crowd to get louder. The referee is in the centre-circle, staring furiously at the sideline where all of North Korea’s players are gathered, refusing to return to the field. Their captain, An Kuk-hyang, keeps pointing at the VAR screen and then, condescendingly, to her own eyes. Wang

Dibble to Duverger: other goalkeeper nightmares after Kinsky’s horror show

After Antonin Kinsky’s Spurs woes at Atlético, we recall five more matches the keeper in question would sooner forget The score at the City Ground was goalless as Manchester City’s Andy Dibble captured an aerial cross and assessed his options. Little did he know that the Nottingham Forest midfielder Gary Crosby had spotted that he had rested the ball, casually, on one hand. “All I thought was: ‘He’s got to have it in two hands,’” said Crosby, who would steal up behind Dibble before stooping to head the ball out of his grasp and tap into the net. Despite concerted visiting protestations, the re

Iran's World Cup participation latest – 'It's looking more unlikely than likely'

Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol reports on the latest from the World Cup and whether Iran will take part or not.

Wolff: Several F1 teams did not show full potential in Australia

As Spurs suffer in Madrid, is Tudor headed for the chop? | Football Weekly – video

On the podcast today: Spurs lose 5-2 away to Atlético. Igor Tudor dropped Guglielmo Vicario only to reintroduce him on 17 minutes after a disastrous start for Spurs and, specifically Antonin Kinsky. The panel as whether that’s it for Igor Tudor and if this has been the worst managerial stint of all time. Elsewhere, late joy and later heartbreak at St James’ Park. Harvey Barnes looked to have won it until Dani Olmo’s quick feet won a penalty and Lamine Yamal did the rest. Liverpool were welcomed to hell losing 1-0 away at Galatasaray and Bayern Munich are very good aren’t they, Barry? Plus, ano

Explained: Who is Storch and what next for Sheffield Wednesday?

Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains the situation at Sheffield Wednesday, with David Storch named as the preferred bidder.

Reading books has helped me through injury - Colwill

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill enjoyed reading during his time out with injury - and now wants to champion it to children.

Police chief criticises Celtic and Rangers after Old Firm disorder

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday's match at Ibrox.

Walsall sack head coach Sadler after Salford defeat

Walsall sack head coach Mat Sadler after Tuesday's defeat by Salford City further dented their stuttering League Two promotion challenge.