Jannik Sinner stuns Alcaraz in Miami Open semifinals
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner stunned top seed Carlos Alcaraz by coming from a set down to claim a shock win in the Miami Open semi-finals. Sinner, who was defeated…
Red Bull’s Verstappen to start Australian Grand Prix in pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured pole position for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes had their best qualifying races of…
Herve Renard named France’s women national team coach
Herve Renard has been confirmed as the new France women’s senior national team head coach until 2024 following his resignation from Saudi Arabia’s men’s team. The Frenchman replaces Corinne Diacre,…
Premier League to ban individuals involved in human rights abuse
The Premier League has tightened its ownership rules to block anyone found to have committed human rights abuses from running a club. Human rights abuses, as determined by the UK’s…
Sporting Lagos owner Akinlade buys Danish club
Nigerian techpreneur Shola Akinlade has bought a 55% stake in second division Danish football club, Aarhus Fremad. The 38-year-old Nigerian is the co-founder of financial tech start-up Paystack and owner…
Gbenga Ogunbote relieved with 3SC win over Plateau Utd
Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described the home 3-2 victory over Plateau United as a big relief and confidence booster. Speaking with the…
NPFL23: Matchday 11 Roundup
With five wins and 4 draws, the nine midweek fixtures on Matchday 11 produced a total of 22 goals. The Group B tie involving Rivers United and Lobi Stars postponed…
Messi bags hattrick as he passes 100 international goals record
Lionel Messi passed 100 international goals with his seventh international hat-trick in Argentina’s 7-0 friendly win at home to Curacao. The 35-year-old La Albiceleste captain reached the landmark when he…
Miami Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka and Pegula advance as Andreescu withdraws with injury
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina is through to the Miami Open quarter-finals after beating Elise Mertens in straight sets. The Kazakh 10th seed defeated her Belgian opponent 6-4 6-3. Rybakina is…
Anthony Joshua talks retirement ahead of Franklin fight
British boxer Anthony Joshua says he will retire from boxing if he loses against Jermaine Franklin this Saturday at the O2 Arena. The two-time world champion is making his return…