George Foreman’s Delay Remembered in 1977 Loss to Jimmy Young
Decades later, George Foreman’s 1977 defeat by Jimmy Young remains a warning about wasted time, heat and a late change of tactics.
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KCCA and NEC set for FUFA Super 8 final showdown at Nakivubo
KCCA face NEC in the FUFA Super 8 final at Nakivubo, with both clubs seeking silverware and a chance to end lengthy waits for a trophy.
Mahamed Aly earns second Dana White’s Contender Series chance
Mahamed Aly returns to Dana White’s Contender Series after a rapid defeat last year, facing Alik Lorenz in a second chance at a UFC contract.
Patrik Kincl to face Dominik Humburger at Oktagon 95 in October 2026
Patrik Kincl will meet Dominik Humburger in a middleweight bout at Oktagon 95 on October 17, 2026, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Lopez and Romero struggle to sell August 22 bout at $80 PPV
Teofimo Lopez and Rolly Romero have yet to make a convincing case for an $80 pay-per-view price ahead of their August 22 fight.
Oyirwoth scores on Dunfermline debut in 2-1 Premier Sports Cup loss
Uganda midfielder Allan Oyirwoth scored on his Dunfermline Athletic debut, but Ross County won 2-1 to reach the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.
Unearthed Abdulmanap interview recalls UFC issues for Makhachev
A resurfaced December 2019 interview says Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov faced similar UFC problems securing top-ranked opponents.
NFF fires Madugu after Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 exit and 1-0, 2-1 losses
Nigeria’s NFF has removed Justin Madugu and the Super Falcons technical crew after a 1-0 WAFCON exit and 2-1 World Cup playoff loss.
Rivers Hoopers sharpen focus for 2026 NPBL playoffs campaign
Six-time champions Rivers Hoopers are preparing for the 2026 NPBL playoffs after 4-1 and 6-1 records in the first two phases.
Nigeria tops Africa with 24 medals at 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship
Nigeria finished third overall and first among African nations at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos with 24 medals.
Ayyoub Bouaddi says yes to Manchester City transfer from Lille
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has agreed to join Manchester City, with the 18-year-old Morocco and France international attracting major interest.
De Zerbi convinces Gakpo to agree Tottenham move from Liverpool
Cody Gakpo has agreed in principle to join Tottenham after Roberto De Zerbi convinced him of a leading role in the Spurs attack.
Chelsea place near £100m valuation on Neto amid Al-Hilal interest
Chelsea have valued Pedro Neto at almost £100m amid reported interest from Al-Hilal, despite the club receiving no formal bid this summer.
Manchester United will reject bids for Bruno Fernandes before deadline
Manchester United plan to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, with Galatasaray, Juventus and AC Milan weighing moves before the deadline.
Ligue 1 2026: Lorient carry four wins into Nice trip on August 22
Lorient visit Nice in Ligue 1 on August 22 with four wins from their last five matches, including a 4-0 victory at Metz.
Guardiola-Walker fallout shown in new Manchester City documentary
An Amazon Prime documentary shows Pep Guardiola confronting Manchester City players over Kyle Walker’s exit in January 2025.
Manchester City pursue £85m Bouaddi while retaining Fernandez interest
Manchester City are in advanced talks for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and remain interested in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
Victor Osimhen’s 30 goal involvements demand more respect at Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen’s 30 goal involvements for Galatasaray in 2025/26, including 10 Champions League contributions, underline his elite output.
Espanyol sign 26-year-old Drkusic ahead of Mourinho's LaLiga debut
Espanyol have added Slovenian centre-back Vanja Drkusic before Jose Mourinho's competitive Real Madrid debut after opening LaLiga with a 3-0 win.
RC Lens face Auxerre after four wins in five Ligue 1 matches
RC Lens host Auxerre in Ligue 1 on 22 August 2026 after four wins in their last five matches, including a 4-0 victory at Lyon.
FC Samartex lead Ghana Premier League race for Vision FC's Sowah
FC Samartex are ahead of Hearts of Oak in the pursuit of Vision FC midfielder Meshack Adjetey Sowah after his 2025/26 breakthrough.
Arsenal’s Osimhen pursuit makes Barcelona and Sesko among winners
Arsenal’s talks over Victor Osimhen could help Barcelona sign Viktor Gyökeres, protect Benjamin Sesko’s role and strengthen the champions.
Armah creates both goals as KuPS beat FC Lahti 2-1 in Veikkausliiga
Bob Nii Armah assisted Tommi Jyry and Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba as KuPS recovered from an early goal to beat FC Lahti 2-1 away.
Makhachev Answers Holloway’s Two-Belt Criticism After UFC 330
Islam Makhachev has responded to Max Holloway’s criticism of his two belts after defending the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330.
Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman set for September return
Hasim Rahman will end a 12-year absence from boxing against Phillip Triantafillo in a six-round bout for the Indiana State Heavyweight Title.
UFC 330: Neil Magny targets Jim Miller after Ramiz Brahimaj TKO
Neil Magny stopped Ramiz Brahimaj by TKO at UFC 330 and says age and durability could help him chase Jim Miller’s UFC wins record.
Fans criticise Benavidez over Cieślak defence instead of Opetaia
David Benavidez faces criticism for choosing Michal Cieślak on December 12 while a fight with cruiserweight rival Jai Opetaia remains delayed.
FEASSA 2026: Oasis Primary School claim two football wins, 3-0 and 2-1
Oasis Primary School recorded a 3-0 win over Kenya and a 2-1 victory against Tanzania’s Kibamba at the FEASSA Games in Morogoro.
WBC presents Queen of the Celts belt ahead of Taylor-Pili bout
The WBC has given Ireland’s ambassador in Mexico the Queen of the Celts belt, which will be contested by Katie Taylor and Flora Pili.
Abdul Mumin bids farewell to Rayo Vallecano ahead of Girona move
Ghana defender Abdul Mumin has ended his four-year Rayo Vallecano stay and is in talks to join Girona after his contract expired.
Frank Junior Adjei scores in Hammarby's 4-0 Allsvenskan win
Ghanaian midfielder Frank Junior Adjei scored Hammarby’s opener in a 4-0 away victory over Kalmar FF in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
Bernice Ferreira wins WBC super-featherweight title in Atlanta
South Africa’s Bernice Ferreira defeated Canada’s Caroline Veyre by eighth-round disqualification to claim the WBC super-featherweight world title.
Arman Tsarukyan adopts Batman nickname and new song for UFC 331
Arman Tsarukyan will debut the Batman nickname and a new walkout song against Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event.
Lecce coach Di Francesco plans stronger replacement for Zambia's Banda
Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco says he is disappointed by Lameck Banda’s situation and wants the club to recruit a stronger replacement.
Benjani Jr impresses as Highlanders win Chibuku Super Cup tie 3-1
Benjani Mwaruwari Junior made a composed Highlanders debut as Bosso beat Chicken Inn 3-1 on penalties to reach the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals.
Ibrahim Danlad trains with Asante Kotoko as contract talks continue
Ibrahim Danlad has joined Asante Kotoko’s pre-season work, but the Ghana goalkeeper is still negotiating terms over a return to the club.
Medeama draw 2-2 in Ivory Coast as Amankwah targets progress
Medeama assistant coach Yaw Amankwah says the Ghanaian champions will fix their defensive problems after a 2-2 pre-season draw in Ivory Coast.
Kovacevic, Bbosa target squad building in Fufa Super 8 play-off
SC Villa and Kitara will use Tuesday’s Fufa Super 8 third-place play-off to assess players and prepare for the 2026/27 season.
Asante Kotoko target Vision FC defender Emmanuel Sanja ahead of 2026/27
Asante Kotoko are pursuing 18-year-old Vision FC right-back Emmanuel Sanja as they prepare to rebuild before the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
Bazuaye urges Nigeria to give 1985 Golden Eaglets key roles
Baldwin Bazuaye says Nigeria needs earlier preparation and a bigger role for the 1985 Golden Eaglets winners to revive its national teams.