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Patrick Day Boxer dies four days after being knocked out
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after he was knocked out during his bout with Charles Conwell on Saturday night in Chicago. Four days after being knocked unconscious in
US Lawmakers Urge NBA to Suspend China Activities Over Boycott
A bipartisan set of US lawmakers urged the NBA on Wednesday to suspend all activities in China until Chinese firms and broadcasters end their boycott of the league and the
Champions Man city Suffers a Shock Home Defeat Against Wolves.
Champions Manchester City fell eight points behind Liverpool in the title race after suffering a shock home defeat against Wolves. City have now dropped five points in their opening four
Previews on Premier League Matches.
A look at some of the key stats surrounding this weekend’s Premier League action, which includes Leicester’s trip to Liverpool and Newcastle against Manchester United on Sunday. Brighton vs Tottenham
Top Coach Salazar Barred from World Championships after Doping Ban
The World Athletics Championships were rocked by a drugs scandal on Tuesday after top coach Alberto Salazar was banned for doping, dealing a fresh body blow to the image of
Solskjaer Wants Man Utd to Learn from Clinical Aubameyang
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged his forward players to learn from the killer touch of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the Arsenal striker secured a 1-1 draw for the Gunners
Aubameyang Unsettles Man Utd Morale-boosting Win Over Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half strike, awarded by VAR, denied Manchester United a much-needed win to kickstart their season as Arsenal emerged from Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw on Monday. Scott
Ex Nigeria coach pleads for help over mum’s abduction 10 weeks on
Former Nigeria coach and player Samson Siasia says he is still in the dark as to the whereabouts of his abducted mother. Mrs Ogere Siasia, 76, and two others
Old Man and the Sea: Slater warms to Olympic Surf Challenge
AFP / Behrouz MEHRIKelly Slater rides a wave during the World Surfing Games at Miyazaki, Japan At the ripe old age of 47, surfing icon Kelly Slater is old enough
Zverev Loses at US Open as Nadal Faces Former Champion
Alexander Zverev has made just two quarter-finals in 18 Grand Slam appearances Alexander Zverev slumped to a last-16 defeat at Flushing Meadows on Monday while Rafael Nadal was set to
FEDPONEK Rector’s Cup Kicks Off in Earnest as Mass Comm Department, Others Showcase Talents, Goals
Justin Nnadika and Christopher Akagha, Owerri. The Rector’s Football Competition of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri has kick started in the renowned institution. The annual football competition which kicked off 28th
FIFA Constitutes Emergency Committee To Run Egyptian Football
With Egyptian football in the chaos following the sudden departure of the national federation’s leadership, FIFA on Tuesday appointed a temporary committee to take over. Hani Abou Rida, the president
Bayern Munich Offer Coutinho Fresh Start On Loan
Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich on a one-year loan worth 8.5 million euros ($9.5 million) with an option to buy, the Spanish club confirmed Monday. “The agreement provides
Rooney To Join Derby As Player-Coach In January
Former England captain Wayne Rooney is to leave Washington-based DC United after agreeing on a deal to become player-coach of Championship side Derby County, the clubs announced on Tuesday. The 33-year-old
Schalke Chairman Bags Suspension, Under Pressure to Resign Over Racist Comment
German Bundesliga club Schalke has suspended chairman Clemens Toennies for three months following widespread condemnation of racist comments he made last week. The club’s five-strong ethics committee, in a statement
Super Eagles Forward, Samuel Chukwueze Rejoins Villareal ahead La Liga Season
Ahead of the 2019-20 La Liga season, the Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has rejoined his Spanish club, Villarreal. Chukwueze, who scored once as Nigeria finished third in the 2019
Aston Villa Sign Burnley’s Goalkeeper Tom Heaton For £8m
Aston Villa on Thursday announced the arrival of goalkeeper Tom Heaton from Burnley — their 11th signing of a busy summer transfer window after winning promotion to the Premier League. The 33-year-old moves
FC Barcelona Signs Sponsorship Deal with 1XBET As New Global Partner
Online betting company and Barça sign sponsorship agreement for the next five seasons, through to 30 June 2024. FC Barcelona and 1xBet have signed a new sponsorship deal whereby the
FIFA Releases Shortlist For Best Women’s Player Award 2019
World football governing body, FIFA has released a 12-woman shortlist for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award – based on their respective achievements during the period from 25 May
Algeria beats Senegal 1-0 to win 2019 AFCON
North Africa’s Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time as a freak early goal secured a 1-0 win against Senegal in the final in Cairo. Baghdad
AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia To Win Bronze Medal
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won their eighth bronze medal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo handed Gernot Rhor’s side victory with his second-minute
AFCON: Super Eagles to Get $75,000 Per Goal -Dangote, Otedola Promises
Just as Nigerians has continued to pray for the Super Eagles to win the Africa Cup of Nations trophy, Africa richest man Aliko Dangote who knows the reason and power
Liverpool Wins UEFA Champ For 6th Time as Jurgen Klopp’s Wait for Silverware Comes to an End
By Ifeanyi Onyeulo. Liverpool are champions of Europe for the sixth time after defeating Tottenham 2-0 in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday night at the Estadio Wanda
African Soccer Legends Honour Gov Ambode In Novelty Match
African and Nigerian football legends lit up the Agege Stadium during a novelty match in honour of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as he ends his tenure in
The unstoppable Red. deserves the Title-Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes “incredible” Liverpool “deserve to be champions”. Liverpool is on top of the Premier League table with 85 points and four games to play. City
