Carlos Queiroz to lead Ghana into next phase after 2026 World Cup
Ghana have agreed a new mandate with Carlos Queiroz, who will remain Black Stars coach as the team begins its 2027 AFCON campaign.
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Flying Eagles striker Agbejoye completes Stade Reims transfer
Nigeria Under-20 forward Abdoulaye Agbejoye has completed a move from Grassrunners FC Academy to Stade Reims’ development setup.
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.
Red Owl Boxing to stage first women’s title fight in El Paso, Texas
Red Owl Boxing will host its first women’s championship bout at Boxfest XXI in El Paso, with Melanie Timko facing Naomy Cardenas.
Taylor and Maxwell twins headline World Under-20 Championships
Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell led a standout World Under-20 Championships, while Izobelle Louison-Roe added to the teenage talent on show.
Argentina XV beat Uruguay XV 64-10 in Americas Rugby Championship 2026
Argentina XV scored 10 tries in a 64-10 win over suspension-hit Uruguay XV to strengthen their position before the final round of the 2026 ARC.
Inoue-Rodriguez fight set to happen, says trainer Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia says Naoya Inoue and Jesse Rodriguez can meet in March if Rodriguez first completes a bantamweight title unification.
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Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit’s family roots at Kloovenburg Estate
The Springbok forward’s family farm in the Western Cape has links to his rugby journey, from childhood grape-stomping to global success.
Anokye backs Ampem Darkoa to beat Dynamique in CAF qualifier
Ampem Darkoa coach Charles Anokye is confident his unbeaten side can defeat FC Dynamique and reach the final of the WAFU B qualifiers.
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Wardley says early knockdowns led to defeat by Dubois in rematch
Fabio Wardley says dropping Daniel Dubois twice made him abandon his plan before an 11th-round stoppage in their first fight.
Lopez team seeks legal route around WBA mandatory Catterall fight
Teofimo Lopez’s legal team is exploring a way to avoid a WBA mandatory defence against regular champion Jack Catterall after winning the full title.
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Dillon Danis accuses Nate Diaz of rejecting multiple $1m fight offers
Dillon Danis has accused Nate Diaz of turning down several offers worth more than $1 million to face him after withdrawing from a fight.
Josh Hokit trolls Dillon Danis after Mike Perry fight withdrawal
Josh Hokit mocked Dillon Danis online after Danis withdrew from his Duel Arena 1 bout with Mike Perry 48 hours before the event.
Dana White reveals key UFC detail about ‘impossible event’ in 2027
Dana White has revealed a key detail about an “impossible event” the UFC is developing for 2027, but its full nature remains undisclosed.
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Kolisi and Savea leave rugby out of friendship before second Test
Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea will captain South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town, but keep rugby out of their friendship away from Tests.
Plumtree backs Hooker to blunt All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree expects Ethan Hooker’s power and versatility to strengthen South Africa against New Zealand in Cape Town.
Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies against Argentina in Jujuy Test
Allan Alaalatoa will lead Australia against Argentina in Jujuy after Les Kiss changed all eight forwards and rested regular captain Harry Wilson.
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WDL Final 2026: Five athletes to watch on day one in Brussels
Brussels hosts the opening day of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final, with Sion, Alfred, Duplantis, Wanyonyi and Seville in focus.
Jairos Jiri Half Marathon targets 250 athletes for first race
The inaugural Jairos Jiri Half Marathon is targeting 250 athletes, with about 200 registered ahead of Sunday’s 5km, 10km and 21.1km races.
World Athletics to send delegation to South Africa over ASA crisis
World Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics will visit South Africa next week to examine the governance crisis at Athletics South Africa.