Carrick explains why Man Utd lost 2-0 to Hull City in EPL opener
Michael Carrick blamed Manchester United’s difficult start on Hull City’s early goal after the Tigers won 2-0 in their Premier League opener.
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Schmeichel praises Ajayi after Hull City’s 2-0 Premier League win
Peter Schmeichel praised Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi after his goal and defensive display helped Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0.
Serie A’s Sassuolo missed Anthony Dennis as Al Jazira move closed
Sassuolo improved its offer for Goztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis too late, allowing Al Jazira to complete his move to the UAE.
Gatti vs Robinson I remembered from August 22, 1998
Arturo Gatti and Ivan Robinson produced a fierce early exchange at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on August 22, 1998.
George Liddard faces Dario Morello for European title in London
George Liddard meets Dario Morello for the vacant European middleweight title at London’s Copper Box Arena, with live updates from the card.
Tyson Fury attacks Anthony Joshua over money dispute before bout
Tyson Fury has accused Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn of seeking more money, putting their proposed November 20 heavyweight fight at risk.
Semi Ajayi inspires Hull City to 2-0 Premier League return win
Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 to mark their first Premier League victory in nine years.
Ghana defender David Oduro joins French club Annecy from Barcelona
Ghana left-back David Oduro has left Barcelona for French club Annecy after two years with the Spanish side’s reserve team.
Hull City move second in EPL table after 2-0 win over Man Utd
Hull City climbed to second in the EPL after Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
Hull City beat Man United as Ajayi puts Red Devils under pressure
Hull City secured a notable victory over Manchester United, with Super Eagles star Ajayi putting the Red Devils under sustained pressure for the Tigers.
Mudau hamstring injury bigger blow for Bafana than Sundowns
Khuliso Mudau’s hamstring injury has been judged a greater setback for South Africa than for his club, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Carlos Utria faces Israel Mercado in American debut in Las Vegas
Colombian prospect Carlos Utria will make his American debut against Israel Mercado in a 10-round super lightweight bout in Las Vegas.
Hwange beat Imbizo 4-0 as Talen Vision edge Zebra Revolution
Hwange defeated Imbizo 4-0 in Match Day 23 of the Pacific Breeze Southern Region Soccer League, while Talen Vision and Megawatt won 1-0.
WBC interim champion Lester Martinez completes Colorado camp
Unbeaten Guatemalan champion Lester Martinez has finished an intense Colorado Springs camp before his first WBC interim title defence.
Amanda Serrano earns 50th win in majority decision over Manzur
Amanda Serrano reached 50 professional wins by edging Lucrecia Manzur on points and retaining her unified WBA, WBO and Ring featherweight titles.
Antonio Tarver backs Teofimo Lopez over Rolly Romero at 147lb
Antonio Tarver has chosen Teofimo Lopez to beat WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero, who will make his first title defence in Las Vegas.
Colombia awaits Carlos Utria's US debut against Israel Mercado
Colombian prospect Carlos Utria will make his United States debut against Israel Mercado in a 10-round super-lightweight bout in Las Vegas.
Sheffield United consider Joe Aribo amid Championship off-field issues
Sheffield United are considering free-agent Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo as off-field problems push the Championship club towards alternative recruitment options.
Mikel Obi backs Andre Ayew as a potential force in Ghana football
Former Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi says Andre Ayew could help drive meaningful change in Ghana football if he enters administration.
Audley Harrison backs Fury-Joshua twice, first in US then UK
Audley Harrison wants Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to meet twice, with New York hosting the first fight and Britain staging a rematch.
Black Princesses begin 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup against Ecuador
Ghana will face Ecuador on September 6 before meeting South Korea and France in Group C at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup.
Michael Chiesa says Islam Makhachev belongs on MMA Mount Rushmore
Michael Chiesa says Islam Makhachev belongs among MMA’s all-time greats, alongside Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier.
Nigerian referee calls for fitness test review after Maram’s death
An active Nigerian referee wants the 12-lap assessment reviewed after Plateau official Aweng Solomon Maram died during a pre-season test in Abuja.
Government backing strengthens South Africa’s 2026 Special Olympics Games
Support from national and North West authorities will help stage the 2026 Special Olympics National Games and expand athlete development in South Africa.
Shawn Porter warns weight cut could hurt Benn against Garcia
Former world champion Shawn Porter believes Conor Benn’s return to 147lbs could affect him when he challenges Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.
Lampard backed for England job after Coventry's 3-0 Premier League loss
Jamie Carragher believes Frank Lampard can become England manager after Euro 2028, despite Coventry opening their Premier League return with a 3-0 defeat.
Osimhen leads Lookman and Ndidi in Nigeria’s FC 27 ratings
Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s highest-rated player in EA Sports FC 27, ahead of Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi.
U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Sampson backs Ghana amid injuries
Ghana coach Charles Sampson believes the Black Princesses can cope with seven injured players before the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Mduduzi Shabalala discusses injury that ended his World Cup hopes
Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala has spoken about the injury that ended his hopes of appearing at the World Cup.
Ghana lose Comfort Yeboah for 2026 U20 Women's World Cup campaign
DUX Logroño have refused to release Ghana defender Comfort Yeboah for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
All Blacks make late change before Springboks Test at Ellis Park
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ opening Test against South Africa after developing a swollen ankle.
England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs as Agha admits
England bowled Pakistan out for 171 and 135 to win the first Test by an innings and 103 runs, with Salman Agha admitting his side was outplayed.
Kagiso Rabada suffers hamstring injury ahead of Proteas summer
Kagiso Rabada has sustained a hamstring injury in winter training, raising concern over his preparation for South Africa’s busy home season.
Nigeria's strongest FC 27 Ultimate Team XI built from male and female stars
Chiamaka Nnadozie and Victor Osimhen headline a mixed Nigeria XI built from the highest-rated men’s and women’s players in FC 27 Ultimate Team.
Amanda Serrano reaches 50 wins with majority decision in WBA bout
Amanda Serrano secured her 50th professional victory by majority decision over Lucrecia Manzur and retained her WBA and WBO featherweight titles.
Moeketsane’s mini-cricket work earns SA Sports Awards nomination
Puleng Moeketsane, 68, is nominated for Volunteer of the Year after years of using mini-cricket to introduce young children to sport.
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua never recovered from Ruiz defeat
Tyson Fury has questioned Anthony Joshua’s confidence, saying his 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz Jr left him unable to return to his best.
Nathan Opoku targets fast Northampton start after Newport spell
Nathan Opoku believes his Newport County loan has prepared him to make an immediate impact for Northampton Town in League Two.
Ghana forward Opoku credits manager’s belief for Northampton move
Nathan Opoku says Northampton Town’s manager convinced him to join from Leicester City after outlining how he could influence the League Two side.
Southern Region Division One stages full weekend football programme
The Pacific Breeze Southern Region Division One Soccer League has seven Saturday fixtures and a Sunday match scheduled across the region.