Guest: Khotso Sello, Rugby correspondent  Michael Abrahamson looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with rugby correspondent Khotso Sello as well as the reappointment of John Plumtree as Sharks coach.

Guest: Eddie Leie, Former Proteas spinner Michael Abrahamson chats to former Proteas spinner, Eddie Leie on the retirement of Shabnim Ismail from international cricket and if the women's game is well developed from schools all the way to playing franchise. 

Sports news update 

Guest: Dr Ali Bacher, Former CSA President

Guest: Prince Ndlweni, F1 Correspondent

Guest: Mahlomola Morake, Centre Circle Dot Onl8ine Editor First Touch Academy emerged victorious in the first Limpopo derby of the season, played on week 11 of the 2023 Hollywood Super League We also pay attention to the clash between Tshwane University of Technology and University of Western Cape.

Sport news coverage for Friday 28th May

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked themselves into the CAF champions league semi finals after beating the Algerian based side CR Beelouizdad Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Reporte

Guest: Joe Crann – The Star Sheffield Journalist Arsenal could return to the top of the Premier League table if they can pick up a much-needed three points against Chelsea tonight. The title shifted into Manchester City's hands in Arsenal's last outing, with Mikel Arteta's side losing 4-1 at the Etihad, making it four consecutive games without a win. After City's victory over Fulham on the weekend, Pep Guardiola's side overtook the Gunners into first, but Mikel Arteta's side could move back to the top when they face an out-of-form Chelsea. The Blues haven't won in their last eight games across all competitions, with Frank Lampard's side 12th in the Premier League table with an extremely tough run of fixtures ahead. Arsenal have won their last three clashes against the Blues in the Premier League, with Gabriel scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win in the last meeting.

On the Money : Padel in SA Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour Focus: 1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide 2. Number of courts available in SA 3. Cost of the sport 4. Rules of the sport 5. Scoring system 6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages? 7. Singles and doubles? 8. Extent of injuries 9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future. 10. Major competitions On the Money   : Padel in SA Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour 1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide 2. Number of courts available in SA 3. Cost of the sport 4. Rules of the sport 5. Scoring system 6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages? 7. Singles and doubles? 8. Extent of injuries 9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future. 10. Major competitions

Michael chats with SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe on the announcement by the SAFA on looking for a new broadcast partner in order to improve their revenue. 

President of Gymnastics SA, Donovan Jurgens speaks to Michael Abrahmson about the upcoming Gymnastics Africa Championships and medal prospects for South African participants.

The Recap - URC sets up a repeat of last year's final in the quarters Micheal Abrahamson chats to Cape Times and IOL sports editor, Ashfak Mohamed about  the Bulls who now eagerly awaiting their United Rugby Championship quarter-final match against the Stormers after ruthlessly taking Leinster apart with a 62-7 win.

Charles Baloyi, SABC Sports Journalist chats to Michael Abrahamson about Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum won the men's London Marathon on Sunday in the second-fastest official time over the distance in history. .

The Recap - Sundowns draw first blood  Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana speaks to Michael Abrahamson after Masandawana showed they are a force to be reckoned with as they thumped CR Belouizdad 4-1 in a CAF Champions League quarter-final clash in Algiers.

Autobiography on Topsport - Patrick Selepe (19h32 - 19h55)  On the latest episode of the Autobiography, Michael Abrahamson chats to former wheelchair tennis star, Patrick Selepe who has come leaps and bounds as an athlete. He overcame a disability at a young age and went on to be a force in the world of wheelchair tennis. 

International Polo returns to SA The Nedbank International Polo event is back and the  Inanda Polo Club in Sandton is where it will be taking place right here in Johannesburg on Saturday, 22 April. 

Guest:Harmony Tshinga,Central Gauteng Cricket coach Michael Abrahamson chats to Central Gauteng Cricket coach, Harmony Tshinga about mini-cricket celebrating 40 years and Tshinga was part of the programme when it started in 1982. 

Guest: Michael Osborn The Sunshine Tour season-ending Tour Championship at Serengeti Estates preview.

Guest:Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa Ringside on SAFM  Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa

Guest: Joe Crann, Joe Crann from The Star Michael Abrahamson is joined by Joe Crann from The Star Sheffield and they wrap up the UEFA Champions League as teams are vying for a spot in the semis

Michael Abrahamson chats to the founder of Cash n Sport, Nqobile Ndlovu on the effects betting has in sport as well as the pros and cons of it sponsorship, this following a decision by Premier League teams to do away with betting company on their front of jersey as sponsors. Guest: Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of cash and Sport

Guest: Stan Matthews, Supersport United CEO Michael Abrahamson chats to Supersport United CEO, Stan Matthwes about the club's season, the appointment of Gavin Hunt and what is their target come the end of the season.

Guets: Gerda Steyn, wins the Two Oceans Marathon Gerda Steyn wins the Two Oceans Marathon. (around 19h20 - 19h30) Michael Abrahmason chats with Gerda Steyn after her Two Oceans Marathon win, which is a back to back win for the top athlete in South Africa. 

Guest:Daine Klate, Former Bafana Bafana player

On TopSport Friday we spoke to Swimming SA HPC coach Dean Price about the SA National Aquatic Championship and other swimming matters Guest: Dean Price, Swimming SA Coach 

Minority Sport with our guests Naveen Daries, Caitlin Rooskrantz – Olympic Gymnasts Michael Abrahamson chats to two Olymians, Naveen Daries and Caitlin Rooskrant who keep raising the SA flag high and as recent as the Tokyo Olympics, it was not different as Caitlin Rooskrantz and Naveen Daries became the first pair to represent South Africa at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition

Guest: Joyce Kungwane - Owner of TLB promotions Live boxing is back on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television and radio stations. The first boxing tournament to air live on SABC platforms will take place on the 21st of April. The tournament will be staged at the SABC’s Renaissance Centre in Auckland Park, in Johannesburg.

Guest: Cecilia Molokwane - Netball SA President  Cecilia Molokwane joined Michael on the show as they discussed preparations ahead of the upcoming Netball World Cup as well as the announcement by Netball SA with the Telkom Netball League. 

Guest: Anthony Mokoena - Volleyball SA President  Preparations are underway for this weekend's beach volleyball tournament at the North Beach in Durban. The tournament will be organized by KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball, sanctioned by Lux, and will take place over two days (15 & 16 April) on the Durban beachfront. 

Guest: Joe Crann - The Star Sheffield football journalist Joe Crann, The Star Sheffield football journalist joined us to preview the Champions League quarter final fixtures. 

Guest: Liz Katz - On the Money feature  Managing Director at Speedcubes.co.za joined us to give us information on a new sport, speed cubes that sees people go head to head on solving a rubric cube. 

Guest: OG Molefe from Augusta Following a disciplined weekend, Jon Ramh wears the green jacket after winning the 87th Masters as a 4th Spaniard to do so, Michael chats to OG Molefe from Augusta to get the inside info

Guest:  Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach Banyana played a friendly against Serbia, and coach Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach breaks down how the fightback from the team came about and the plan to perform well at the upcoming World Cup.

Guest: Khotso Sello, rugby correspondent,  Michael chats to rugby correspondent, Khotso Sello about the SA teams in the Champions Cup and how we have our teams compete against their European counterparts. 

Guest: Marquis Johns, NY Fight Writer  NY Fight Writer Marquis Johns spoke to us about the undisputed world title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko confirmed for Las Vegas on May 20

Guest: Ross Tucker, Sports Scientist  We got the views of leading Sports Scientist Ross Tucker following new rules that were announced by World Athletics last Thursday impacting transgender women athletes and banning some from competing in female track and field events

Guest: Howard Goldberg, WBF president We spoke to WBF president Howard Goldberg following the sanctioning body's convention that was held in Cape Town recently

We spoke to the daughter of former world champion Thulani “Sugarboy” Malinga, Nomfundo Malinga who is the CEO and promoter at Sugaboy Promotions. She staged her first tournament in KZN last weekend. The former WBC title holder was also part of the conversation Guest: Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga, Former World Boxing Champion Guest: Nomfundo Malinga, CEO and Promoter at Sugaboy Promotions 

Guest: Hendrick Mokganyetsi, Former SA 400m sprinter Former SA 400m sprinter Hendrick Mokganyetsi reflected on Day 1 of Athletic South Africa's Senior Track and Field Championships currently taking place in Potchefstroom.

SA FM Sport On came live from the Orlando Stadium where Bafana Bafana were playing Liberia in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match ended in a 2-2 draw and Sport On host Thabiso Mosia spoke to SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu, former Wits goalkeeper Jacob Mokasi as well as Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sports Reporter Guest: Jacob Mokasi, Former Wits Goalkeeper Guest: Teboho Moloi, Orlando Pirates legend

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARpost Senior Reporter FARPost Senior Reporter Ofhani Munyai explained the bizarre story of Marumo Gallants officials being stuck in Lybia after the club's management allegedly failing to pay for accommodation.

Guest: Matthew Sates, SA swimming sensation SA swimming sensation Matthew Sates talked to us about his nomination for SA Sports Star of the year at the SA Sports Awards that takes place on Saturday

Guest: Anthony Laffor, former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international  We spoke to former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international Anthony Laffor who is back in South Africa with the Liberian national team ahead of Friday's AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana at Orlando Stadium. Laffor confirmed to SA FM Sport On that he has retired from playing the game and has taken up a role at the football association in Liberia.

Guest:  David Notoane, South African National U-23 football team coach We spoke to the South African National U-23 football team coach David Notoane. His side played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo Brazzaville. The return leg is in Congo on Monday. SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu also reflected on the game.

Guest:  Nonceba Kontsiwe, MEC for Sport Gues: Ace Sidinile The department of sport in the Eastern Cape honoured the great Happyboy Mgxaji with a wreath laying ceremony at his gravesite on Human Rights Day. We spoke to the MEC for Sport Nonceba Kontsiwe and Ace Sidinile

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing  Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing Jamie Bourne gave us the latest on Tyson Fury's proposed fight against Oleksandr Usyk with reports in the UK saying saying deal for the fight is off.

Guest: Sports Editor at Citizen TV Mike Okinyi Sports Editor at Citizen TV Mike Okinyi gave us the latest on Kenyan motor rally driver Maxine Wahome who was on Wednesday charged with murder over the death of her boyfriend, a day after she was found fit to stand trial

Guest: Chad Klate, SABC Sport Reporter  SABC Sport Reporter Chad Klate gave insight into the Bafana Bafana squad that will face Liberia in back to back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Guest:  Walter Mokoena, Founder and CEO of MySportsBook App Founder and CEO of MySportsBook App Walter Mokoena looked back at former minister of sports Nathi Mthethwa's tenure in the portfolio before being replaced by Zizi Kodwa. Mokoena was a special advisor to Mthethwa during his term in office