Anthony Hernandez targets UFC title without drugs at UFC Sacramento
Anthony Hernandez has reached 50 clean UFC anti-doping tests and says he wants to pursue the championship without performance-enhancing drugs.
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Yusuf hat-trick outshines Messi as New England win 3-0 in MLS
Nigeria international Alhassan Yusuf scored three times for New England Revolution in a 3-0 MLS win over D.C. United, surpassing Messi’s headline.
Adrien Broner’s latest appearance raises doubts over ring return
Adrien Broner’s physical condition and confused interview have cast fresh doubt on whether the former four-division champion can return to boxing.
Dana White says he lacks time for UFC format that found Dvalishvili
Dana White has admitted he no longer has time for the long-running UFC format that helped discover Merab Dvalishvili.
Frankie Edgar says Cejudo is being favoured for the RAF 12 rematch
Frankie Edgar believes Henry Cejudo is receiving another chance against Merab Dvalishvili after their comeback-filled RAF meeting.
Francesco Nuzzi joins UFC Shanghai for Xiao Long bout in 2026
Francesco Nuzzi will face Xiao Long at UFC Shanghai on August 29 after joining the bantamweight card on short notice.
Ghana striker Rafiq Aminu joins Masafi Al-Wasat on free transfer
Ghanaian forward Rafiq Aminu has moved from Peshmerga SC to Masafi Al-Wasat without a fee, signing through 20 May 2027.
Ghana midfielder Steven Nufour leaves Criciuma as free agent
Ghana midfielder Steven Nufour has ended his Criciuma spell and is without a club after leaving the Brazilian side on 19 August 2026.
Steve Claggett confirms Eye of the Tiger deal has come to an end
Steve Claggett and Eye of the Tiger Management have ended their partnership after more than five years and 16 fights together.
BKB posts TikTok watch-time mark above World Cup, Fox and ESPN
Bare Knuckle Boxing says its TikTok live shows are outperforming major sports properties, with 7:20 watched across the first 30 minutes of its third event.
Nigeria’s football crisis sees Senate summon NFF and NSC chiefs
Nigeria’s Senate sports committee has summoned NFF and NSC leaders over failed World Cup campaigns and a wider decline in national-team results.
Owumi: NFF and NPFL set up preseason tournament for CAF clubs
The NFF and NPFL have organised a Jos preseason tournament to give Nigeria’s CAF club representatives competitive preparation before continental matches.
Dolphins lose 77-40 to Victoria Queens in Zenith Bank League
Defending champions Dolphins suffered their second defeat in four games after Victoria Queens dominated them in the Atlantic Conference first phase.
Gloria Samuel wins 9-4 at 2026 NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Championship
Gloria Samuel defeated Netherlands-based Emmanuella Ogualu 9-4 to strengthen her bid for a semifinal place at the 2026 junior championship.
Asante Kotoko move closer to signing Ivorian winger Eric Gbetta
Asante Kotoko are preparing to complete a permanent deal for 21-year-old Ivorian winger Eric Gbetta before the 2026/27 season.
Ethiopia Coffee farewell Danlad Ibrahim as he returns to Kotoko
Ethiopia Coffee have confirmed Danlad Ibrahim’s departure after two seasons, with the Ghana goalkeeper returning to Asante Kotoko on a two-year deal.
Bulawayo junior league turmoil after two clubs are expelled over fees
Ajax Hotspurs and Njube Hotspurs have been removed from the Bulawayo junior league over unpaid fees, putting youth football under pressure.
Uganda’s National Sports Academy project moves to UPDF engineers
NCS has handed the 100-acre Sir Tito Winy site in Hoima to UPDF engineers to begin work on Uganda’s first National Sports Academy.
Uganda guaranteed netball gold and silver at 2026 FEASSA Games
St Mary’s Kitende and Hamdan Islamic will contest the 2026 FEASSA Games netball final, ensuring Uganda takes both top medals.
Jackson says Jordan James made Wolves his preferred destination
Wolves technical director Matt Jackson says Jordan James was determined to join the club after an outstanding season at Leicester.
Genk director praises Jerry Afriyie for his all-out work ethic
Genk have signed Ghana forward Jerry Afriyie on a five-year deal, with football chief Dimitri de Conde praising the 20-year-old’s relentless effort.
Spence’s Tszyu defeat exposes the cost of skipping a tune-up
Kenny Porter says Errol Spence Jr. made the right call to retire, but believes his direct return against Tim Tszyu was too severe.
Nigerian Trio Shine as FCV Academy Secure 4-1 London Victory
Raheem Salaudeen and Fawas Adeleke scored as FCV International Football Academy beat Fox Academy of London 4-1 in an away match.
Elisha Owusu welcomes new Erzurumspor chapter after Auxerre
Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has joined Erzurumspor from Auxerre, saying he is eager to begin a new chapter in Turkey and fight for his new club.
Khuliso Mudau injury clouds Sundowns’ 2-0 PSL win over Gallants
Khuliso Mudau was stretchered off during Sundowns’ 2-0 PSL win over Marumo Gallants, with an Achilles injury threatening his season.
NPFL: Emmanuel Ugwu bids farewell to Bendel Insurance for Mosta FC
Defender Emmanuel Ugwu has left Bendel Insurance for Mosta FC after helping the Benin City club finish seventh in the 2026 NPFL standings.
Uganda National Basketball League 2026: Namuwongo Blazers beat Oilers 82-64
Namuwongo Blazers defeated defending champions City Oilers 82-64 in Game Six to level the 2026 Uganda NBL Finals at 3-3.
Benavidez’s two-fight cruiserweight plan points to Opetaia clash
David Benavidez is expected to defend his cruiserweight titles against Michal Cieslak on December 12 before targeting the Opetaia-Mikaelian winner.
LaLiga: Sevilla Reinstate Ejuke After Failed Exit Despite 2-1 Win
Sevilla have returned Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke to their squad after failing to find a buyer, though his future remains unresolved.
Miguel Cardoso confirms severe Khuliso Mudau injury at Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau has suffered a very severe hamstring injury, Miguel Cardoso confirmed, calling it a major loss.
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu expected to leave Rennes for Marseille
Marseille are pursuing Ghana centre-back Alidu Seidu, with Rennes holding out for an improved offer before the transfer window closes.
James Toney backs Rolly Romero to beat Teofimo Lopez on size in Las Vegas
Hall of Famer James Toney expects WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero’s size and strength to outweigh Teofimo Lopez’s sharper skills.
Heart of Lions coach dismisses result after 1-0 Kotoko loss
Heart of Lions coach Kasim Gokyildiz says player performances matter more than results after his side lost 1-0 to Asante Kotoko in pre-season.
Osuji cleared for Tromso’s Conference League tie with Brighton
Former Nigeria U17 defender Vince Osuji is eligible to make his Tromso debut against Brighton in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Andy Cruz leaves Matchroom and targets boxing’s 130-pound division
Andy Cruz has entered promotional free agency after leaving Matchroom and plans to move from lightweight to the 130-pound division.
TTP Episode 545 features Dakota Bush, Wes Schultz and UFC Sacramento
Episode 545 profiles Dakota Bush’s eight-fight winning run, Wes Schultz’s UFC return and the key middleweight fights on the UFC Sacramento card.
Heart of Lions lose 1-0 to Kotoko as Gokyildiz stays confident
Heart of Lions coach Kasim Gokyildiz remains pleased with his team’s progress after a 1-0 friendly defeat by Asante Kotoko before the new season.
Hamburg Reach Agreement To Sign Super Eagles Forward Terem Moffi
Hamburg have agreed to sign Nigeria forward Terem Moffi from Nice after weeks of talks, with the Bundesliga club beating Turkish competition for his move.
UFC 332 2026 adds Figueiredo-Talbott and Walker-Parkin bouts
Deiveson Figueiredo will face Payton Talbott while Johnny Walker makes his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin at UFC 332.
Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello face off before WBC title defence
WBC super lightweight champion Dalton Smith and mandatory challenger Alberto Puello have met ahead of Smith’s October 24 title defence.