Aryna Sabalenka heads into the 2026 US Open as the world No. 1, one of the favourites for the women's singles title and the two-time defending champion.

AC Milan will face a stern test on Matchday 1 of the new Serie A season, as they travel to the Turin Olympic Stadium for a clash with Torino on the evening of Sunday 23 August.

Atlético Madrid will seek revenge against Villarreal when they meet in a La Liga clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 23 August.

 

Arsenal will open the defence of their Premier League title with a Matchday 1 clash against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on the evening of Friday 21 August.

George Russell heads into the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort on Sunday 23 August knowing the second half of the Formula 1 season offers an opportunity to turn a campaign of mixed fortunes into a genuine championship challenge.

South African golfer Daniel Cronje will look to get back in the spotlight when he competes at the Betway Big Easy Blu Label Unlimited Invitational #4, set for the State Mines Country Club from 18 to 20 August 2026.