Haaland’s new haircut prompts Premier League 2-1 win reactions
Erling Haaland’s shorter style drew playful responses from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pep Guardiola and Jack Grealish after Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1.
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Dana White reacts to two retired fighters’ roles at UFC Sacramento
Dana White has responded to two retired fighters taking unexpected roles at UFC Sacramento, although their identities and duties have not been disclosed.
Marmoush set for Tottenham move as Man Utd midfielder joins Hibs
Omar Marmoush is set to leave Manchester City for Tottenham on loan, while Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney joins Hibernian for the season.
Paywall decision risks slowing Moses Itauma’s rise before IBF fight
Moses Itauma’s August 29 IBF heavyweight title fight will be on pay-per-view, a move critics say limits the exposure vital to his development.
UFC Sacramento 2026: Rodrigues wins FOTN as Judice earns $100K bonus
Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez by decision in UFC Sacramento’s Fight of the Night, while Carli Judice claimed a fourth straight win.
Asante Kotoko sign Cameroon attacker Solomon Nsoh Asaah permanently
Asante Kotoko have completed the permanent signing of 21-year-old Cameroonian attacker Solomon Nsoh Asaah from AS Fortuna de Mfou.
Movsar Evloev Says UFC 333 Fight Could Force His Retirement
Movsar Evloev says a disastrous UFC 333 title fight against Alexander Volkanovski could lead him to retire from MMA.
Jiri Prochazka says next UFC fight is not confirmed amid rumors
Jiri Prochazka has denied that his next UFC fight is booked, with Paulo Costa linked to him amid speculation over UFC 332.
Ethan Strand wins Diamond League 1500m in 3:30.77 in Silesia
Ethan Strand claimed his first Diamond League 1500m victory in Silesia, beating Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 3:30.77.
FKF condemns violence after Tusker's 3-1 FKF Super Cup win
FKF has condemned violence, vandalism and journalist intimidation after Tusker beat Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo Stadium.
Soroti SS edge Jinja SS by six runs in Sky View Schools Week
Soroti SS beat former champions Jinja SS by six runs as Masaka SS, Nyakasura and St John’s Kauga opened their campaigns with wins.
Remembered: McClellan stopped Jackson in five rounds in 1993
Gerald McClellan stopped WBC middleweight champion Julian Jackson in the fifth round of their memorable Las Vegas fight on 8 May 1993.
Zadok makes winning Premier League debut as Brighton beat Villa 4-0
Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna came off the bench as Brighton completed a 4-0 Premier League victory over 10-man Aston Villa.
Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana return delayed by image-rights dispute
Pitso Mosimane and SAFA have agreed on the financial terms of his Bafana Bafana contract, but image rights remain unresolved.
Muthaiga Golf Club secure fifth straight Patron’s Cup title at home
Muthaiga Golf Club won a fifth consecutive Patron’s Cup on home soil, finishing the three-day event with 125.5 points ahead of VetLab.
Manica Diamonds fall 0-2 to Ngezi Platinum in Zimbabwe PSL relegation fight
Manica Diamonds lost 0-2 to Ngezi Platinum, leaving the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side 18th with 19 points from 27 matches.
Hoima City Stadium cleared for 17,000 fans for Kitara’s CAF tie
Kitara will host Mogadishu City at Hoima City Stadium after Uganda’s National Council of Sports approved capacity for 17,000 fans.
Lookman 13th in ESPN winger rankings as Chukwueze misses top 20
Ademola Lookman is ranked 13th among the world’s leading wide forwards, while fellow Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze is absent from the top 20.
Tso urges patience with Pedersen after Orlando Pirates' 1-0 MTN8 debut
Benedict Vilakazi has called for patience with Sebastian Pedersen after the Norwegian striker made his Orlando Pirates debut in a 1-0 MTN8 win.
Bullets, Silver held as Civo claim 1-0 FDH Bank Premiership win
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers drew 0-0, while Civo Services United beat MAFCO 1-0 to boost their survival hopes.
Nottingham Forest, Leverkusen battle for Nigeria U-20 star
Nottingham Forest are competing with Bayer Leverkusen to sign 18-year-old Nigerian striker Abdoulaye Agbejoye from Grassrunners FC.
Andre Ayew explains his Ghana snub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Andre Ayew says Ghana mattered more than personal grievances after he was left out of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Asante Kotoko finish Accra camp ahead of Hearts of Oak showdown
Asante Kotoko have completed their Accra camp, with the Hearts of Oak showdown now the club’s immediate focus.
Strand wins Silesia 1500m in 3:30.77 as MJW takes 100m race
Ethan Strand stunned Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker in Silesia, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden extended her unbeaten 100m run with a 10.78 win.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Hearn Says Fight Is Legally Signed
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed, with the venue and financial terms still unresolved ahead of a proposed November fight.
Andre Ayew says he is not ready to retire as clubs compete for him
Andre Ayew has confirmed he intends to continue playing and says two or three clubs are currently in contention for his next move.
Teofimo Lopez targets Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn winner after WBA win
Teofimo Lopez claimed the WBA welterweight title from Rolly Romero and named the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn winner as his preferred next opponent.
Tariq Lamptey returns after 335 days in QPR's 0-0 Championship draw
Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey returned after 335 days out with an ACL injury, appearing for QPR in their goalless draw with Bolton.
Andre Ayew in talks with two or three clubs over next move this season
Ghana veteran Andre Ayew says he is negotiating with two or three clubs as he seeks to continue his playing career after leaving NAC Breda.
Richie Mo’unga relishing All Blacks return against Lions at Ellis Park
Richie Mo’unga will make his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 World Cup final when New Zealand face the Lions at Ellis Park.
Andre Ayew confirms FC Nania CEO role amid GFA presidency talk
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has disclosed that he has led FC Nania as CEO for several years as reports link him to a possible 2027 GFA bid.
Egyptian Premier League club ENPPI sign Nigerian striker Labode
Egyptian Premier League club ENPPI have signed Nigerian youngster Razak Labode from Grassrunners FC ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Kaizer Chiefs return against Richards Bay in PSL 2026 on Wednesday
Kaizer Chiefs resume their PSL 2026 campaign against Richards Bay on 26 August, with the match moved to Princess Magogo Stadium.
Cardoso says Sundowns’ 1-0 MTN8 loss is only half-time in semi-final
Miguel Cardoso remains confident after Sundowns lost 1-0 to Golden Arrows in the MTN8 semi-final first leg.
Strand shocks Ingebrigtsen and Hocker in Diamond League 1500m, 3:30.77
Ethan Strand won the Diamond League 1500m in Chorzów in 3:30.77, beating Phanuel Koech, Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Nordic FAs withdraw confidence in Infantino over FIFA governance
Six Nordic football associations have withdrawn confidence in Gianni Infantino, backing calls for his resignation and independent FIFA investigations.
Kabras Sugar beat KCB 15-5 to win Driftwood 7s as race tightens
Kabras Sugar rallied from 5-0 down to beat KCB 15-5 in the Driftwood 7s final, cutting the champions’ circuit lead to two points.
Rennie expects Springboks to double down in Cape Town Test
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expects South Africa to rely even more on set-piece and aerial play in Saturday’s second Test in Cape Town.
Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for final Dutch Grand Prix win
Lando Norris used a two-stop strategy to beat Kimi Antonelli at Zandvoort, while George Russell held third for the final Dutch Grand Prix podium.
Diamond League Silesia: Jefferson-Wooden wins 100m in 10.78 seconds
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the Silesia Diamond League 100m in 10.78 seconds, finishing ahead of Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson.