By Gary AndersonIn what was a not so subtle swipe at UEFA President Michel Platini, FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter has challenged his critics to stand up and take him on in next year's election as the pressure ramps up for the position of leader of world football's governing body.

run against Blatter.While Blatter has lost the support of UEFA, he appears to have solid backing from Africa

Tournament have been forced to postpone the event following the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa

In recent weeks, a new challenge in the form of the Ebola epidemic in the West Africa region has struck

due to take place in Nigerian capital Abuja but has been postponed due to the Ebola crisis in West Africa

system.The move comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the spread of the virus in West Africa

was an international health emergency.WHO says 961 people have died from Ebola in West Africa this year

By Nick Butler Paraguay's Juan Ángel Napout has been appointed as President of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) to replace Uruguay's Eugenio Figueredo.

change Paraguay's fortunes on the pitch.After reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa

By Nick ButlerA final verdict in the Oscar Pistorius murder case will not be heard until September 11, it was revealed today, following the final day of proceedings in a trial that has already lasted more than five months.

February 14 last year after an argument.But the six-time Paralympic champion, who also represented South Africa

By Zjan ShirinianThe Israel Tennis Association (ITA) is appealing the decision to force its Davis Cup tie with Argentina out of the country because of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

return to the World Group after a one-year absence following its 3-1 victory over Slovenia in the Europe/Africa

being received for the post of technical director of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

losing Rio 2016 incentiveMay 2014: International Olympic Committee President sees "bright future of Africa

second edition of African Youth GamesMay 2014: Exclusive: "We are working to develop winter sport in Africa

By Gary AndersonThe International Tennis Federation (ITF) has ordered Israel to find an alternative venue for its Davis Cup tie with Argentina after it ruled that Tel Aviv, or no other city in the country, can host the match due to security concerns related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

return to the World Group after a one-year absence following its 3-1 victory over Slovenia in the Europe/Africa

compatible bedfellows for ages.If it wasn't for their union, apartheid might have prevailed in South Africa

By Paul OsborneThe world of women's rugby was left stunned today after Ireland produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 17-14 victory over New Zealand.

host nation France and Australia who made it two wins from two with comfortable victories over South Africa

By Paul OsborneItalian defender Giorgio Chiellini is the latest name to join the row over the alleged racist comments made by Italian Football Federation (FIGC) vice-president Carlo Tavecchio in the build-up to the FIGC Presidential vote.

And to think that these last few days mark 30 years since I started my work in Africa, where I have helped

the likes of Alistair Brownlee illustrating his enduring brilliance with two triathlon titles, South Africa

By Zjan ShirinianDefence and prosecution lawyers in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius have submitted a summary of their arguments ahead of closing statements beginning on Thursday (August 7).

neatly folded in her overnight bag, suggesting she was planning to leave after the fight.Trials in South Africa

By Nick Butler on Glasgow GreenGeraint Thomas became the first Welsh winner of the Commonwealth Games men's cycling road race here today after he saw off the conditions, his rivals, and an untimely puncture to win a gruelling contest, hours after England's Lizzie Armistead had secured victory in the women's race.

the individual time trial.A further 46 seconds behind, Ashleigh Pasio was awarded bronze for South Africa

By Gary AndersonThe International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports (IWAS) World Junior Games 2014 are officially underway after the Opening Ceremony in the sports hall of the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Buckinghamshire today.

year the event was held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico while the Games have also been held in Ireland, South Africa

By Philip BarkerThe city of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sweet and bitter memories for the Olympic Movement. In 1984, the XIV Winter Games proved a fortnight of tremendous charm and wonderful sport. Tragically, civil war soon ravaged the city and at the 1994 Lillehammer Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch was forced to make a plea for peace at the Opening Ceremony.Happily, tranquillity has now returned to the region but the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo, had unleashed World War One, the most terrible conflict the world had...

He had demonstrated his talent over one lap in military competitions when he served in South Africa during