Kenyan athletes once again underlined their dominance in global distance running at the 2026 Boston Marathon, with both race winners capturing significant prize money and performance-based incentives.

The Games, set to run from 31 October to 13 November 2026, will host around 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 from more than 200 countries, marking the first Olympic event ever staged on the African continent.

From 1 July 2026, the club's training centre at Darsley Park will be renamed "The KNOX," marking the first time Newcastle United has sold naming rights to its training ground.

A key figure behind the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA title, has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise, as a Principal Owner.

The U.S. government's new bond requirement for nationals of several participating nations threatens to create a two-tier tournament - and raises questions about competitive integrity.

Debswana Diamond Company has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, committing P16 million ($1.17 million) to the event scheduled for May 2–3 at the Botswana National Stadium.

Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff to win LIV Golf’s first event in South Africa, securing a $4 million prize and extending his winning streak to two consecutive tournaments.

The Supervisory Board has agreed to propose Sawiris for re-election to the board for an additional three-year term. If approved by shareholders at the meeting, the board intends to elect him as chairman immediately afterward.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the Rwanda Convention Bureau and the Ministry of Sports, is exploring a potential strategic partnership with Roc Nation - the global entertainment and sports company founded by Jay-Z.

The Magical Kenya Open returned to Karen Country Club in 2026 with a record $2.7 million prize fund, strengthening Kenya's position within the DP World Tour's International Swing.

FIFA approved prize fund of $655M. The Winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States will receive $50M a +19% increase from $42M in the previous edition (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022) and 50% total increase overall in Prize Money.

Global streaming company Netflix magazine-style show will run for AFCON 2025 from 22nd December - Jan 19th. Offering viewers match highlights from previous day's games.

The advisory board will meet regularly with Global Sport Group (GSG)'s leadership and league partners to help shape commercial strategy, guide investment decisions, and explore opportunities for market expansion.

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), the global sporting arm of Jay-Z's Roc Nation has formally expanded its African football operations, signing eight emerging talents across six countries as part of a structured Sub-Saharan recruitment strategy.