With the Cape Summer horseracing season drawing to an end, 4Racing this weekend launches the Johannesburg horseracing season with The Championships – an exciting series of five big race days over three months, which climaxes with the Champions Day finale on 29 April.

Marumo Gallants have just 10 games to save their DStv Premiership status, while Swallows are in danger of having to navigate the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

New Orleans Pelicans will lock horns with the Los Angeles Lakers in a National Basketball Association (NBA) match on February 5.

Atletico Madrid will take on Getafe CF in a Spanish La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on February 4.

Spezia Calcio will battle it out with SSC Napoli in an Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Alberto Picco on February 5.

Manchester City will look to stay in touch with the Premier League leaders when they travel to the capital to take on Tottenham on Sunday, February 5.