Championship: Jordan James eager to continue Wolves form at Birmingham
Jordan James will return to Birmingham City with Wolves on Sunday, hoping to build on his first goal and help his new club win at St Andrew’s.
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Dambile targets South African 200m record at Diamond League final
Sinesipho Dambile will chase Clarence Munyai’s 19.69-second South African 200m record at the Diamond League final after setting a 19.74 personal best.
Shimange: All Blacks target Nché in Springbok scrum head battle
Hanyani Shimange believes New Zealand are trying to isolate Ox Nché from Malcolm Marx as the scrum debate intensifies before the third Test.
Premier League Transfers Put African Players’ Voice in Focus
Failed deadline-day moves for Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara have renewed concerns about how African footballers are treated in transfer negotiations.
Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor joins Crystal Palace Women in WSL
Nigeria goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has joined Crystal Palace Women on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract after six appearances for Portsmouth.
Anthony Joshua insists Tyson Fury fight must stay in the UK
Anthony Joshua has chosen to hold firm on a UK venue for his proposed 20 November fight with Tyson Fury after contract changes caused a dispute.
ONE Friday Fights 169: 14-bout card set for Bangkok on Friday
ONE Friday Fights 169 takes place at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, with 14 bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA on September 4.
Nick Kyrgios accepts one-month ban after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open and will complete an approved treatment programme.
Nick Kyrgios ban ends after completing ITIA rehabilitation programme
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to the ATP tour after completing an ITIA rehabilitation programme linked to his cocaine case.
Nick Kyrgios net worth shaped by prize money and endorsements
Nick Kyrgios is valued at $8m-$12m after $12.81m in ATP prize money, endorsements, property and deductions linked to fines and suspension.
Maboe backs Mosimane’s PSL expertise to boost Bafana’s AFCON 2027 bid
Lebogang Maboe believes Pitso Mosimane’s knowledge of South African football can help Bafana Bafana in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Sakala scores as Al-Fayha draw 2-2 with Al-Kholood in Saudi Pro League
Zambia captain Fashion Sakala scored his first goal of the season, but Al-Fayha conceded late to draw 2-2 with Al-Kholood.
Titans Tournament to bring 12 teams together in Bulawayo basketball
The inaugural Titans Basketball Tournament will bring eight men’s and four women’s teams together in Bulawayo for a two-day event.
Wanyonyi’s 2:11.83 world record ratified before Brussels Diamond League
Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s 2:11.83 for 1000m has been officially ratified, confirming his record before the Diamond League final in Brussels.
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.
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.
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.
Alexandra Tay backs Ghana to make U-20 World Cup history in Poland
Ghana defender Alexandra Tay believes the Black Princesses can reach the U-20 World Cup knockout stages for the first time in Poland.
Ghana's Black Princesses urged to make history at Women's World Cup
GFA president Kurt Okraku has challenged Ghana’s Black Princesses to reach the Women’s World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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.
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.
Fight 4 Mental Health boxing showcase set for Mr. Olympia Weekend
Fight 4 Mental Health will debut at the 2026 Mr. Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas with amateur boxing, wellness discussions and fan activities.
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.
Wagoina, Ddungu fire Express past KCCA 2-0 in UPL 2026-27
Isaac Wagoina and Derrick Ddungu scored after half-time as Express defeated KCCA 2-0 at Nakivubo in the Uganda Premier League.
Tottenham omit Richarlison from 2026-27 Premier League squad
Tottenham have excluded Brazil forward Richarlison from their 2026-27 Premier League squad after he remained at the club beyond deadline day.
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.
Philippe Tchere welcomes transparent WAFU B U-17 AFCON draw
WAFU B director Philippe Tchere has praised the open draw for the 2027 U-17 AFCON qualifiers, with Ghana grouped with hosts Burkina Faso.
Sharapova praises Serena Williams’ special tennis comeback effort
Maria Sharapova has praised Serena Williams for pursuing a tennis comeback while balancing motherhood and setting an example for her children.
Stroppa tells Akor Adams to improve after 2-1 Coppa Italia loss
Venezia coach Giovanni Stroppa says Nigeria striker Akor Adams needs technical and tactical improvement after a 2-1 Coppa Italia defeat by Udinese.
Tchere says Ampem Darkoa-Edo Queens final shows WAFU growth
WAFU Zone B official Philippe Tchere says the Ampem Darkoa-Edo Queens final will highlight the progress of women’s football in West Africa.
GFA trains match commissioners ahead of 2026/27 Ghana Premier League
The GFA has held a one-day seminar for match commissioners, focusing on matchday organisation, integrity, safety and reporting before the new campaign.
Malick Fofana joins Sunderland after dramatic Premier League deadline day
Malick Fofana completed a long-awaited move from Lyon to Sunderland after late interest from Crystal Palace and Roma complicated a dramatic deadline-day deal.
The European Football Transfer Window Sets Record With $9.89bn Spending
European clubs set a transfer-spending record of $9.89bn, while deadline deals reshaped squads and several Ghanaians remained free agents.
September and boxing remain linked by decades of major fights
From historic Mexican bouts to a packed WBC schedule, September continues to hold a prominent place in boxing’s calendar and culture.