McKenna and Bentley agree late-2026 IBF-WBO title unification
IBF champion Aaron McKenna and WBO titleholder Denzel Bentley have agreed to meet in a late-2026 middleweight unification fight.
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Okraku says Queiroz needed more time before Ghana’s 2026 World Cup
GFA president Kurt Okraku says Carlos Queiroz may have chosen a different Ghana squad with more time to assess players before the World Cup.
Lamptey urges Ghana to ditch defensive style after 2026 World Cup
Nii Odartey Lamptey says Ghana must recover a possession-based identity after reaching the 2026 World Cup knockout stage with a cautious approach.
Amusan, Ajayi and Ezekiel chase Diamond League history in Brussels
Nigeria’s Amusan, Ajayi and Ezekiel will seek Diamond League titles in Brussels, with each facing a different challenge in the season finale.
2026 Nigeria Cup Golf organisers promise carnival-style tournament
The 29th Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament will run in Lagos from September 19-27, 2026, with competition, entertainment and themed game days.
Hooker recognises Parnasse’s talent ahead of UFC Paris main event
Dan Hooker says he now understands the excitement around Salahdine Parnasse before their UFC Paris main event on 5 September.
Zimbabwe seal Cossasa 2026 Under-17 title with dominant final win
Zimbabwe ended the 2026 Cossasa Games by defeating Lesotho in the boys’ Under-17 football final at White City Stadium on Wednesday.
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World champion Mikaelian targets Opetaia and Benavidez to derail 2027 plans
WBC champion Noel Mikaelian says he can beat Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez, threatening the planned 2027 cruiserweight showdown.
Andy Ruiz Jr. weighs 254.3 pounds for comeback against Knyba
Andy Ruiz Jr. has dropped 20.1 pounds since his last fight and will weigh 254.3 against Damian Knyba in Friday’s heavyweight main event.
Liam Paro sees Teofimo Lopez ready to lose after Romero test
IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro believes Teofimo Lopez’s showing against Rolly Romero exposed openings for a unification fight.
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Salahdine Parnasse remains unbeaten since KSW three-weight bid
Salahdine Parnasse has won five fights since falling short in his bid for a third KSW belt and now heads into his UFC debut.
Khamzat Chimaev says he will face UFC 335 winner and stay at 185
Khamzat Chimaev says he will target the winner of Sean Strickland-Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 and remain at middleweight.
Song Yadong says Umar Nurmagomedov faces a big problem after KO
Song Yadong doubts Umar Nurmagomedov’s championship future after stopping him at UFC Shanghai and says recovering from the knockout will be difficult.
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Rugby Tours 2026: Argentina host Australia in Mendoza Game 2
Argentina and Australia meet in Mendoza for the second Rugby Tours 2026 test, with the Wallabies defending a 27-21 series lead.
All Blacks chase world No 1 against Springboks at FNB Stadium
New Zealand can reclaim world No 1 by beating South Africa at FNB Stadium and taking a 2-1 lead in their four-Test rivalry series.
Paulse backs Jacques Nienaber return to fix Springbok defence
Breyton Paulse believes Rassie Erasmus could bring Jacques Nienaber back before the 2027 World Cup to repair South Africa’s defence.
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Five Kenyan stars to miss 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels
Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, Ferdinand Omanyala and two other Kenyan stars will miss the 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels.
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon adds safety measures for 30,000
More than 30,000 runners are registered for the 25 October 2026 race, which will add medical, hydration, recovery and environmental measures.
Josh Kerr's dual identity fuels Brooks Beasts after 3:42.66
Josh Kerr’s world-record season has highlighted the split between his ruthless racing focus and the relaxed teammate guiding Brooks Beasts.