Brian McIntyre reveals promised Manny Pacquiao fight never happened
Terence Crawford's trainer Brian McIntyre claims a highly anticipated bout against Manny Pacquiao was promised but failed to materialize.
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NFA President Shimoshili pledges support for grassroots football
Namibia Football Association President Robert Shimoshili has committed to expanding grassroots development and gender equality across all 14 regions.
Mark Wahlberg names Jon Jones as UFC GOAT and confirms UFC 330 cameo
Actor and UFC stakeholder Mark Wahlberg identifies Jon Jones as the greatest fighter of all time and announces a movie promo at UFC 330.
Segun Odegbami says NFF leadership has failed Nigeria
Former Super Eagles star Segun Odegbami has called for the NFF board to step aside following the recent poor performance of Nigeria's national teams.
Asante Kotoko players lucky to be in squad, says Board Chairman
Board chairman James Osei Brown told Asante Kotoko players in their Accra camp that they are fortunate to have secured places in the restructured squad.
Rwanda awarded hosting rights for 2027 and 2028 Kagame Cups
The Council for East and Central African Football has confirmed Rwanda will host the next two editions of the CECAFA Kagame Cup in 2027 and 2028.
Alex Asamoah claims status as one of Asante Kotoko's best strikers
Former Asante Kotoko forward Alex Asamoah asserts his place among the club's greatest attackers following his successful goalscoring era.
Asante Kotoko scrap overseas pre-season due to time constraints
Board chairman James Osei Brown confirmed Asante Kotoko will hold their pre-season preparations in Accra instead of traveling abroad.
Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye wins Nigeria's first Commonwealth sabre medal
Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye secured a historic bronze medal in the men's senior sabre at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos.
Willy Moloto addresses Thabang Matuludi absence and transfer links
Polokwane City coach Willy Moloto has dismissed claims that Thabang Matuludi's absence from the squad is related to interest from Orlando Pirates.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni selects his all-time Super Eagles starting XI
Former Nigerian striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has named his greatest Super Eagles team, notably omitting John Mikel Obi and Victor Osimhen.
Rahim Ayew discusses the pressure of the Ayew family name
Rahim Ayew opens up about the challenges and expectations that come with carrying one of Ghana's most famous footballing surnames.
Isis Sio begins training in Las Vegas after medical coma
Nineteen-year-old boxer Isis Sio has relocated to Las Vegas to begin training again following a knockout that resulted in a medically induced coma.
Roberto Martinez in talks to become Netherlands head coach
Dutch technical director Nigel de Jong has met with Roberto Martinez to discuss the vacant Netherlands national team head coach position.
HACO Industries pledges Ksh 2.5 million to Kenya Simbas
Amara Essentials brand under HACO Industries has renewed its sponsorship of the national men's rugby 15s team with a Ksh 2.5 million commitment.
Tottenham and Inter Milan agree deal for Djed Spence
Inter Milan have reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham for the transfer of Djed Spence in a deal worth €30m plus bonuses.
Mark English breaks 48-year record in 800m semi-final
Ireland's Mark English set a new European Championship record of 1:43.49 to qualify for the 800m final alongside Max Burgin and Ben Pattison.
Academy defender Jake Vallance signs first professional contract
Southampton defender Jake Vallance has secured his first professional deal after a rapid rise through the club's academy ranks.
Oupa Alvi van der Merwe was the first to score against All Blacks
The legacy of Springbok number 221 Albertus Viljoen van der Merwe connects a historic rugby try to the Alvi's Drift wine estate.
Teremoana secures 12th straight KO and joins Fury-Joshua card
Heavyweight Teremoana maintained his perfect knockout record in Queensland and is expected to feature on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard.
Nigerian referee Akintoye to officiate Algeria vs Malawi
Yemisi Akintoye will referee the WAFCON 2026 semi-final match between Algeria and Malawi at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Kenya to host 2026 WSH Elite Cup in Nairobi
Nairobi will host the third edition of the WSH Elite Cup from December 9-15, 2026, featuring youth academies from across Africa and Europe.
Luis Suarez turns to Bible as Sporting struggles intensify
Sporting striker Luis Suarez has shared religious verses amid growing criticism and questions regarding his future at the club.
Björkegren says no pressure ahead of Ghana vs Ivory Coast play-off
Ghana coach Kim Lars Björkegren claims he feels no pressure ahead of the Black Queens' crucial 2027 Women's World Cup play-off against Ivory Coast.
PSG face Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup at Red Bull Arena
Paris Saint-Germain aim for consecutive UEFA Super Cup titles as they prepare to meet Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg.
David Miller targets 2027 World Cup glory on home soil
South African batter David Miller says he wants to end his career by winning the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Tielemans explains his £35m move from Aston Villa to Man United
Youri Tielemans has detailed why he joined Manchester United from Aston Villa after the club triggered his release clause this summer.
Leeds United unlikely to meet Marseille's €50m Igor Paixao demand
Leeds United face a difficult task in securing Igor Paixao as Marseille maintain a €50m asking price despite their current financial difficulties.
Chris Green calls for national summit to fix Nigerian football
Former NFF technical committee chairman Chris Green urges a national football confab to address structural issues following recent national team failures.
Rahim Akanta wins Man of the Match after scoring twice for RTU
Real Tamale United forward Rahim Akanta earned Man of the Match honors after scoring two goals in a 4-1 win over Debibi United.
Leverkusen demand €40m after Ipswich Town bid for Ezequiel Palacios
Bayer Leverkusen have rejected a €20m offer from Ipswich Town for midfielder Ezequiel Palacios, demanding double that amount to allow a sale.
IBF lightweight champion Elif Turhan signs with MVP
Elif Turhan joins Most Valuable Promotions, completing a stable that holds all four major lightweight titles alongside Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han.
Stormers XXIII await late fitness decision on Dylan Miller
Coach Tom Dawson-Squibb will make a final decision on fullback Dylan Miller's availability for the Currie Cup match against the Pumas.
Gara Gombe says changing NFF leadership will not fix football
Former Gombe State FA chairman Shuaibu Gara Gombe argues that Nigeria needs structural reform and new ideas rather than just replacing football administrators.
Real Tamale United beat Debibi United 4-1 to recover in Group A
Real Tamale United secured a 4-1 victory over Debibi United at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium to bounce back from their opening defeat in the Super Cup.
Temba Bavuma prepared for Australia series after domestic return
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is set to play domestic warm-up matches for the Lions to prepare for the upcoming home series against Australia.
Brian Baloyi warns against unrealistic AFCON 2027 goals for Mosimane
Former goalkeeper Brian Baloyi believes Pitso Mosimane must start from scratch as Bafana Bafana seeks a new identity following the Hugo Broos era.
Wolves Express: Parkes tribute and Armstrong on Blackburn clash
The latest Wolves Express features a tribute to Phil Parkes, Adam Armstrong's Blackburn preview, and news from the Wolves Women's camp.
GHALCA and SWAG meet to boost interest in Ghana football
The Ghana League Clubs Association and the Sports Writers Association of Ghana held talks to address declining fan attendance and improve the league.
Ian Machado Garry dismisses social media hate ahead of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry claims online negativity is fake as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330.