Amelia Moore takes four-fight record into Dubois world title test
Undefeated American Amelia Moore enters her fifth professional bout against Caroline Dubois for the WBC and WBO lightweight titles.
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UFC Shanghai returns August 29 for Nurmagomedov-Yadong main event
The UFC returns to Shanghai on August 29 for the third time, with Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong leading a 135-pound main event.
Michael Bazley vows to make an impact in DragonFire boxing return
WA State Heavyweight champion Michael Bazley faces Sheng Xu next Friday, carrying a perfect knockout record into his DragonFire Promotions return.
Remembering Sonny Liston and how boxing made its heavyweight monster
Remembering Sonny Liston, the heavyweight champion who stopped Floyd Patterson twice but was defined by boxing through fear, crime and silence.
MTN Elite U-19 Championship 2026 gets underway in Prampram
Ghana’s second MTN Elite U-19 Championship began in Prampram on Tuesday, with eight regions entering an 11-day youth competition.
Joe Lopez expects Volkanovski to fight on after UFC 333 defeat
Joe Lopez believes Alexander Volkanovski’s competitiveness could lead him to continue fighting even if he loses to Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
Rose Teye Bash earns Player of Match award in 1-0 WAFU B win
Rose Teye Bash saved a penalty as Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
Majoro says he cannot be left behind as he starts coaching journey
Former Bafana Bafana striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has launched an academy and is pursuing coaching qualifications to develop attacking players.
Matfield backs Springboks to recover after 33-16 All Blacks loss
Victor Matfield remains confident in South Africa’s response after New Zealand won 33-16 in Ellis Park to lead the four-Test series 1-0.
Bernard Somuah scores first La Liga 2 goal in Celta Fortuna 4-2 win
Bernard Somuah scored his first La Liga 2 goal as Celta Fortuna recovered from two goals down to beat FC Andorra 4-2 on Monday.
Ethiopia submits AFCON 2028 bid, 52 years after last hosting
Ethiopia has entered the race to stage AFCON 2028, seeking to host the continental tournament for the first time since 1976.
Ex-Boks question scrum call in 33-16 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test
Schalk Burger, Hanyani Shimange and Victor Matfield have questioned the 55th-minute scrum penalty that preceded New Zealand’s 33-16 win.
Seven football stars whose fortunes unravelled after retirement
Ronaldinho, Maradona, Gascoigne, Best, Babayaro, Gyan and Cafu faced serious financial pressure after or near the end of their playing careers.
Chitungwiza Pool League grows as C Junction win Heroes title 6-3
C Junction beat Eland 6-3 in the Heroes tournament final as the United Chitungwiza Pool League reaches its halfway stage.
Ghorbal to referee Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire 2027 AFCON qualifier
Algeria’s Mustapha Ghorbal will referee Ghana’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké on 24 September 2026.
Issah Kuka joins AC Tripoli for 2026-27 Lebanese Premier League
Ghana forward Issah Kuka has moved from Al-Abbassieh to AC Tripoli, staying in Lebanon’s top flight ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Stragglers Cricket Week brings nearly 500 young players together
Zimbabwe’s Stragglers Cricket Week has opened in Harare with nearly 500 young players taking part in a week of grassroots cricket development.
CAF appoints Charles Bulu for Mighty Wanderers-Simba CAF Champions League clash
Ghanaian FIFA referee Charles Bulu will officiate Mighty Wanderers v Simba SC on September 6, with the return in Tanzania on September 12.
Former Arsenal and Spurs players set for 2026 charity boxing night
Fourteen former football professionals, including ex-Arsenal and Tottenham players, will box at a charity event in London on 22 October 2026.
Uruguay name 2026 Americas Rugby Championship roster for new era
Uruguay have selected an experienced squad with eight U20 graduates for the four-team Americas Rugby Championship in Chile.
NPFL 2026: New title sponsor to end decade-long wait in Abuja
The NPFL is preparing to unveil a new title sponsor in Abuja on August 26, ending a decade without a conventional league naming partner.
Zurich 2026: Five key storylines at the Wanda Diamond League
Pole vault qualification, four major rivalries and Audrey Werro’s home return headline five storylines at Weltklasse Zürich in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League.
Agbana opens 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship in Prampram
Hon. Eric Edem Agbana launched Ghana’s 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship in Prampram as eight regions began their group campaigns.
Semi Ajayi injury doubt after Hull's 2-0 Premier League win over Man United
Nigeria face an anxious wait over Semi Ajayi after the defender suffered a hamstring problem during Hull City's 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Wrexham join Hull and Brighton in race for Nigeria star Azeez
Wrexham have entered the race with Hull City and Brighton for Millwall winger Femi Azeez, the Nigeria international who impressed at the 2026 Unity Cup.
Uganda target third straight ILT20 Cup crown in Kigali tournament
Riazat Ali Shah will captain a reshaped Uganda squad as the Cricket Cranes defend their ILT20 Cup title and seek a third straight crown.
Chris Eubank Jr set for comeback against former world champion
Chris Eubank Jr is planning a return after his defeat by Conor Benn, with Kell Brook or Billy Joe Saunders under consideration as his opponent.
Harrison Jalla rejects FIFA ban fears over Nigeria football crisis
Harrison Jalla says NSC involvement in Nigeria’s football crisis is legitimate and that stakeholders, not government, are demanding NFF reforms.
Uganda sweep Senegal 3-0 in 2026 CAVB Women’s Nations opener
Uganda opened their 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship campaign with a 3-0 win over Senegal in Nairobi.
UEFA Nations League tickets on sale for Italy vs Türkiye in Bologna
Tickets are available for Italy’s UEFA Nations League meeting with Türkiye on 5 October at Bologna’s Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Ethiopia enters 2028 AFCON hosting race after 50-year wait
Ethiopia has submitted its bid to host AFCON 2028, seeking to bring the tournament back more than five decades after staging it in 1976.
Uzoma urges Nigerians to back Falconets at U-20 World Cup Poland 2026
Ijeoma Uzoma has called for continued Nigerian support as the Falconets target a first FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Poland.
Infantino urges football powers to widen access for smaller nations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says football’s major nations must support wider investment and opportunity across all 211 member associations.
Birmingham City ready to accept loss on Marvin Ducksch exit this summer
Birmingham City could sell Marvin Ducksch for about €500,000, two years after signing the striker for €2m from Werder Bremen.
Dan Carter backs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to become Springbok No 10
Dan Carter believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can become a world-class Springbok flyhalf, but says consistency is the next major test.
Ofosu-Ware explains Tinkler appointment as Kotoko seek a reset
Asante Kotoko supporters chief Solomon Ofosu-Ware says discipline concerns and player familiarity influenced the club’s choice of Eric Tinkler.
Mngqithi reprimands Abushiri after Yanga’s 4-0 NBC Premier League win
Young Africans coach Manqoba Mngqithi criticised 18-year-old Juma Issa Abushiri after the 4-0 NBC Premier League win over JKT Tanzania.
KCCA face final friendly test before 2026/27 UPL title push
KCCA will use a launch-day friendly against NEC as their last major test before opening the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League campaign.
Banned Nigerian referee appointed for Medeama CAF Champions League tie
Joseph Odey Ogabor, who served a one-year CAF ban in 2018, will referee Medeama’s September 6 CAF Champions League meeting with TP Mazembe.
Wanda Diamond League 2026 press conferences set in Zurich
Stars including Julien Alfred, Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Mondo Duplantis will meet the media before Thursday’s decisive Zurich Diamond League meeting.