Tagoe misses weight by ten pounds ahead of Shields vs Scott
Emmanuel Tagoe missed the 140-pound limit for his bout against Ernesto Mercado, leading to two major changes on the Shields vs Scott card in Atlanta.
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Galatasaray President says Victor Osimhen is not for sale
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has confirmed the Turkish club will reject all offers for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer.
Fabian Hurzeler vows to prioritize Ibrahim Osman's future
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says the club will carefully assess Ibrahim Osman's development before deciding his role for the upcoming season.
Carl Froch demands Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight in UK
Former champion Carl Froch argues that the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury should be held on British soil rather than in the US.
Jeff Bezos-backed group buys one-third stake in Liverpool
Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a minority stake in Liverpool to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin.
Iroha calls for introspection as Nigerian football declines
Former defender Ben Iroha has expressed deep concern over the recent failures of the Super Falcons and Flying Eagles to qualify for major international tournaments.
NSA inaugurates Deen-led committee to boost sports funding
The National Sports Authority has launched a five-member committee to diversify revenue and move beyond reliance on state funding for Ghanaian sport.
Marco Silva faces internal doubts at Benfica after Fulham exit
New Benfica manager Marco Silva is dealing with squad distrust and recruitment frustrations following his move from the Premier League.
Manchester United lead all-time FA Community Shield title counts
Manchester United hold the record for the most FA Community Shield titles with 21 wins, followed by Arsenal and Liverpool in the all-time standings.
Moses Usor shines as LASK beat Austria Wien 4-1
Nigerian winger Moses Usor recorded two goals and two assists in 63 minutes to lead LASK to a dominant 4-1 victory over Austria Wien.
Nwabali discusses Chippa United return and Mpengesi relationship
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali explains his return to Chippa United and his focus on club success following a six-month period away.
Jamal Ben Saddik leaves GLORY to join Melvin Manhoef's WFL
Belgian-Moroccan heavyweight Jamal Ben Saddik has signed with the World Fighting League and will debut in Antwerp on October 3.
Ghana selects 51 players for final U15 World Cup screening
Ghana has narrowed its selection to 51 players for the final screening camp ahead of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan.
Italy secures marathon race walk double in Birmingham
Massimo Stano and Sofia Fiorini won the inaugural European marathon race walk titles, setting new records in the process.
Facundo Buonanotte explains why he chose Elche on loan
Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte has revealed that a conversation with manager Martín Anselmi secured his move to Elche.
Ajax advised to target Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde if Geertruida deal fails
Hedwiges Maduro suggests Ajax should consider Aston Villa youngster Lamare Bogarde as an alternative to Lutsharel Geertruida this summer.
Jon Telfer signs with BKB and targets Newcastle return
Scottish lightweight Jon Telfer has joined BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and confirmed his debut will take place in Newcastle on October 10.
Springboks prepare for All Blacks series after Argentina tour
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are recovered and ready for the upcoming four-Test series against the All Blacks starting next Saturday.
Twenty-two European nations have never reached a World Cup
A total of 22 UEFA member nations are yet to make their debut at a FIFA World Cup as the 2026 qualifying cycle approaches.
Victor Osimhen remains open to Arsenal move after Galatasaray draw
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has not ruled out a transfer to Arsenal following interest from the Premier League club this summer.
Gubbio beat Pineto 2-1 to advance in Coppa Italia Serie C
Ghanaian forward Amoako Minta scored the winning goal as Gubbio defeated Pineto 2-1 in the first round of the Coppa Italia Serie C.
Napoli and Chelsea negotiations for Badiashile at a standstill
Transfer talks between Napoli and Chelsea for Benoît Badiashile have stalled over a €1m difference regarding a buyout bonus.
Leko expresses pride over Manchester United interest in Seys
Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko says he is proud that Joaquin Seys is being linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik signs with PFL after UFC departure
Former UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik has joined the Professional Fighters League following his release from the UFC in early 2025.
Tolu Arokodare refuses to discuss Wolves exit saga
The Nigerian striker has declined to comment on recent tensions at Wolverhampton Wanderers following his loan move to Ajax.
Hearts of Oak nearing three-year deal for Mamudu
Hearts of Oak are in advanced talks to sign Ivorian forward Abdoul Kader Kuruma Mamudu on a three-year contract following the lifting of their transfer ban.
Almere City FC beat Jong PSV 3-1 in Eerste Divisie
Emanuel Poku scored a vital second-half goal as Almere City FC defeated Jong PSV Eindhoven 3-1 to climb to second in the Eerste Divisie.
Shaibu calls for facility maintenance and youth development
NIS Director-General Philip Shaibu stresses that maintaining infrastructure and organizing youth activities are vital for Nigerian sporting success.
Robert Garcia disputes Shakur Stevenson's 135-pound Muratalla demand
Trainer Robert Garcia claims Shakur Stevenson wants to fight Raymond Muratalla at lightweight to exploit the fighter's struggles with the weight limit.
Raja Casablanca linked with Ghanaian midfielder Michael Agbekpornu
Free agent Michael Agbekpornu is a potential target for Moroccan side Raja Casablanca following his departure from Spanish club SD Huesca.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Ngcobo under pressure after 2-0 Betway Premiership win
Kaizer Chiefs’ perfect Betway Premiership start has intensified scrutiny on Nkosingiphile Ngcobo after he missed the 2-0 win over Sekhukhune.
Arsenal links to Victor Osimhen appear less likely than Chelsea interest
Reports suggest Arsenal's connection to Victor Osimhen is based on informal discussions, unlike Chelsea's concrete links through club legends.
Obisanya says Efunkoya U15 tournament links sports with education
Babatunde Obisanya highlights how the Adegboyega Efunkoya U15 Table Tennis Championship helps young players balance academic studies and sports training.
Raymond Gyamfi joins Shirak Gyumri for 2026-27 season
Ghanaian midfielder Raymond Gyamfi has moved to Armenian Premier League side Shirak Gyumri, making his first appearance as a substitute.
Novak Djokovic says family now takes priority over tennis
The 24-time Grand Slam winner admits he is working to balance his professional career with his responsibilities as a father, husband, and son.
New KFN President Dimkpa Launches Ambitious Karate Programme
Engineer Chukwudi Dimkpa has introduced a new strategic plan for the Karate Federation of Nigeria focused on governance and technical growth.
Paul McGrath wins European half-marathon race walk gold
Spain's Paul McGrath secured the inaugural European half-marathon race walk title in Birmingham with a significant personal best time.
Moses Usor shines as LASK beat Ried 4-1 in Austrian Bundesliga
Nigerian forward Moses Usor recorded a goal and two assists to help LASK maintain a perfect start to the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga season.
Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa dominate WAFCON history
Since the first tournament in 1991, only three nations have won the WAFCON, with Nigeria holding a record ten continental titles.
WAKO Africa denies new roles for Wilson Okon and Abubakar Yakubu
The African Kickboxing Confederation has refuted claims by Nigerians Wilson Okon and Abubakar Yakubu that they have received new continental appointments.