SSC Napoli will battle it out with AS Roma in an Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 29.

Sharapova left Mike de Kock, and not just a few supporters, disappointed when three weeks ago she played up the start of a Maiden Plate over 1200m at Kenilworth and had to be withdrawn, but she’ll have a good chance to atone when she returns to the same track for a 1400m contest on Saturday.

Matchday 17 in the DStv Premiership sees Kaizer Chiefs attempt to slow Mamelodi Sundowns' title march, while SuperSport United and Richards Bay battle it out for second place.

Atletico Madrid will face off with Real Valladolid in a Spanish La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21.

Denver Nuggets will go head to head with the Indiana Pacers in a National Basketball Association (NBA) match at the Ball Arena on January 21.

Paarl Royals have an opportunity to cement a place in the top three this weekend, while Pretoria Capitals will look to firm their grip on top spot.