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Orlando Pirates' hopes of continental glory were dashed under the Cairo lights as they fell 3-2 to Pyramids FC in a pulsating semifinal second-leg clash at the 30 June Stadium on Friday night.

Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the final of the CAF Champions League on the away goal rule after snatching a 1-1 draw against Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has firmly dismissed suggestions that a contractual clause is influencing his team selections, amid swirling speculation about Darwin Nunez's future at Anfield.

Roger Federer has been handed the prestigious honour of getting the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans underway in June.

The Junior Springboks are in the final stages of their preparations for the U20 Rugby Championship, set to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha from 1 to 11 May.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been named in Barcelona's squad for the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, making a remarkable recovery from a serious knee injury.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to return to the dugout for Saturday's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town, following his recovery from pneumonia.

The Sharks are looking to close out their overseas leg of the United Rugby Championship pool stages on a winning note against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Saturday's Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship clash sees the Lions up against Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline Park.