Alamu Oladiran seeks sponsors to revive Anularigba Boxing Championship
Lagos boxer Alamu Oladiran, known as Destiny Omo Ologo, is calling for corporate backing to restart his talent hunt competition after a four-year hiatus.
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Nkechi Obi suggests Italian model to fix Nigerian football
Former NWFL head Nkechi Obi calls for a structural overhaul of Nigerian football, citing the failure of multiple national teams to qualify for major tournaments.
Lilian Odira praises female coaches as Kenya targets gender gap
World 800m champion Lilian Odira highlights the benefits of female coaching as Athletics Kenya works to meet World Athletics gender targets.
Watford host Southampton in Sky Bet Championship opener
Watford face Southampton at Vicarage Road this Sunday as the 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship season begins.
Bangladesh lead as Australia reach 161/4 on Day Four in Darwin
Bangladesh hold a 67-run advantage over Australia after a productive third day in Darwin, highlighted by Hasan Mahmud's early wickets.
72 athletes qualify for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final
Seventy-two athletes have secured their places for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels ahead of the final three series meetings.
Raul Jimenez says Wolves must improve after Blackburn draw
Raul Jimenez marked his return to Wolves with a late penalty against Blackburn Rovers but insisted the team must grow to find more success.
Arsenal favored to win 2026/27 Premier League title by supercomputer
Opta's supercomputer simulations suggest Arsenal are the favorites to defend their Premier League title in the 2026/27 season with a 38 per cent chance.
Filip Hrgovic fears cuts could lead to defeat against Moses Itauma
Filip Hrgovic has identified skin sensitivity and potential cuts as his primary concern ahead of his IBF heavyweight title fight against Moses Itauma.
Ansah wins 200m gold as Hughes takes silver at Europeans
Germany's Owen Ansah secured the 200m title in 19.95 seconds, while Zharnel Hughes overcame physical struggles to claim the silver medal.
Camila Zamorano to defend WBC Atomweight title against Perla Pérez
WBC Atomweight World Champion Camila Zamorano faces Perla Pérez in San Luis Potosí on August 29 to defend her championship belt.
Audrey Werro wins 800m gold at European Championships 2024
Swiss athlete Audrey Werro overcame a fall in the semi-finals to set a new championship record and win the women's 800m title in Birmingham.
Wolves U21s beat Burnley 2-0 in Premier League Cup opener
Conor McLeod scored twice in the first half to give Wolves under-21s a winning start to their 2026/27 Premier League Cup campaign at Telford.
Hemetsberger retains Muay Thai title at ONE Fight Night 46
Stella Hemetsberger successfully defended her ONE women's strawweight Muay Thai world title against Natalia Diachkova in Bangkok.
Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray draw 2-2 with Corum
Victor Osimhen scored two goals to rescue a 2-2 draw for Galatasaray against newly promoted Corum in their Turkish Super Lig season opener.
Celtic predicted to field Baur and Hassan in Dundee United game
Hassan Ali and Baur are expected to make their first appearances for Celtic in the upcoming fixture against Dundee United.
Lulu Sun announces indefinite break from professional tennis
World No. 119 Lulu Sun is stepping away from competition to focus on her mental and physical wellbeing following a demanding schedule.
Aduana FC contact free agent Bismark Anim for defensive boost
Aduana FC have approached former Heart of Lions defender Bismark Anim as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.
Karela United and AshantiGold eye free agent Isaac Mintah
Karela United and newly promoted FC AshantiGold are competing for the signature of former Asante Kotoko striker Isaac Mintah.
Battocletti wins 10,000m to complete European distance double
Nadia Battocletti secured the 10,000m gold in Birmingham, following her 5000m victory earlier in the week, while Britain's Megan Keith finished eighth.
Pape Thiaw demands $745,000 from Senegal Football Federation
Former Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has issued a legal notice to the FSF demanding $745,000 in unpaid salaries, bonuses, and allowances.
Conor McGregor backs Ian Garry ahead of UFC 330 title fight
Conor McGregor has offered public support to Ian Machado Garry following criticism and boos during the UFC 330 press conference.
Karela United sign defender Frank Ackom from Nsuapon Fidelity
Karela United have completed the signing of defender Frank Ackom from Nsuapon Fidelity on a two-year contract to bolster their squad.
Quwan Plaatjies dedicates debut hat-trick to late mother
Stellenbosch FC newcomer Quwan Plaatjies honored his late mother after scoring three goals on his debut performance.
Josephine Bonsu asks for patience as Ghana seeks World Cup spot
Black Queens defender Josephine Bonsu has urged Ghanaian fans to reduce criticism following a 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire in the World Cup play-offs.
Josephine Bonsu reflects on Ghana's 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire
Defender Josephine Bonsu discusses the Black Queens' resilience after their 2-1 victory against Côte d'Ivoire in the 2027 World Cup play-offs.
Ibrahim Tanko pleased with Medeama SC scoring in Abidjan camp
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko expressed satisfaction with his team's attacking output during their pre-season training in Ivory Coast.
19 goals scored in first two matchdays of X1 DOL Super Cup
Away teams have dominated the scoring in the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup, accounting for 12 of the 19 goals recorded after two matchdays.
Janibek Alimkhanuly targets Canelo Alvarez unification
Janibek Alimkhanuly has expressed his intention to defeat Hamzah Sheeraz and eventually unify titles with Canelo Alvarez.
Salisu Yusuf appointed as Shooting Stars technical adviser
Shooting Stars have named former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf as their new technical adviser following the departure of Nurudeen Aweroro.
Zuffa Boxing terminates Oleksandr Gvozdyk after knockout loss
Former WBC champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk reveals his Zuffa Boxing contract was terminated via email following a seventh-round knockout defeat.
Karela United sign defender Edmund Afurapoe from Eleven Wonders
Ghana Premier League side Karela United have completed the transfer of centre-back Edmund Afurapoe to prepare for the 2026/27 football season.
Man City are the only team to challenge Arsenal, says Alan Smith
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes Manchester City remain the primary threat to Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions this season.
Wilfried Ndidi intends to stay at Besiktas despite transfer interest
Super Eagles captain Wilfried Ndidi has reaffirmed his decision to remain at Besiktas for the upcoming season despite interest from several clubs.
Galatasaray president refuses to sell Osimhen to Arsenal
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has stated the Turkish club will not sell Victor Osimhen, despite interest from Premier League side Arsenal.
Marseille drop Igor Paixão valuation to €40m amid financial pressure
Leeds United face a potential breakthrough in the pursuit of winger Igor Paixão as Marseille lower their asking price from €50m to €40m.
How second-screen habits are changing football viewing
Modern football fans are increasingly using smartphones and tablets to engage with live matches through real-time stats and social interaction.
Amus College, Kyadondo SS and Kitende win on FEASSA Games 2026 opening
Amus College, Kyadondo SS, and St Mary's Kitende secured victories as the 23rd FEASSA Games began in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Ernesto Mercado fight canceled as Tagoe misses weight by 10lbs
The bout between Ernesto Mercado and Emmanuel Tagoe was scrapped after Tagoe weighed in 10 pounds over the 140-pound limit in Atlanta.
Caleb Clarke returns home with shoulder injury
Winger Caleb Clarke is the third All Black to be ruled out of the Springboks series after scans confirmed a ruptured shoulder tendon.