It was announced that marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana in his native Kenya on Sunday.

After a record number of goals, unrelenting shocks and an apparent capacity for unceasing drama, the Africa Cup of Nations finishes today when either hosts Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) or fellow former champions Nigeria will be crowned kings of Africa.

The Kansas City Chiefs fought back to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime and win their third Super Bowl in five years.

Qatar successfully defended their AFC Asian Cup title in the Lusail Stadium after securing a 3-1 victory against first-timers Jordan largely thanks to Akram Afif, who claimed a hat-trick of penalties.

Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal nine minutes from the end as hosts Côte d'Ivoire claimed a third Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.

The AFC Asian Cup reaches its climax today as hosts and holders Qatar take on a Jordan side looking to make history in the competition.