WBC orders Carlos Adames to face Ramos Jr or Nursultanov
The WBC has blocked Carlos Adames from fighting Denzel Bentley, ordering the 160-pound champion to face the winner of Ramos Jr vs Nursultanov.
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Rico Franco evaluates Darren Till's BKFC debut performance
BKFC interim welterweight champion Rico Franco discusses training with Darren Till and the fighter's transition to bare knuckle combat.
Daniel Cormier explains why losing to Jon Jones was so difficult
Daniel Cormier has opened up about the psychological struggle of facing Jon Jones' natural athleticism and talent during their UFC rivalry.
Efunkoya U-15 Table Tennis Tournament Begins with Two-Day Clinic
The 7th National U-15 Table Tennis Championships commenced with a two-day training clinic at the National Stadium to prepare young athletes.
Nigeria bounce back with five-wicket win over Ghana
Nigeria's Junior YellowGreens secured a dominant five-wicket victory against Ghana to reignite their ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup qualification bid.
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Lyon prepare to face Sparta Prague in Champions League fixture
Lyon aim to maintain their recent winning momentum when they host Sparta Prague in their upcoming UEFA Champions League encounter.
Kelsey Owusu scores late as Saarbrucken beat Rot-Weiss Essen 5-2
German-Ghanaian midfielder Kelsey Owusu scored in stoppage time to complete a five-goal comeback victory for FC Saarbrucken against Rot-Weiss Essen.
Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi granted extension for WBA title talks
The WBA has postponed the purse bid for the vacant lightweight title fight between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi until August 18.
Hearts of Oak prepare to release midfielder Enock Asubonteng
The 25-year-old winger is expected to leave the Phobians as the club undergoes a squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Vikingur Gota beat B68 Toftir 2-1 despite Patrick Mensah goal
Patrick Mensah scored for B68 Toftir, but Vikingur Gota secured a 2-1 victory in the Faroe Islands Premier League.
Theophilus Collinson expected to depart Hearts of Oak
Midfielder Theophilus Collinson is set to leave Hearts of Oak as the club prepares for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.
Kedzie Korblah Jnr joins Romanian side CS Dobreta
Port City forward Kedzie Korblah Jnr has completed a permanent transfer to Romanian Liga III club CS Dobreta after a successful season in Ghana.
Heart of Lions sign goalkeeper Edmund Wireko on free transfer
Former King Faisal shot-stopper Edmund Wireko has joined Heart of Lions on a two-year deal following a successful medical examination.
Divine Naah scores as Siauliai FA lose 4-3 to Dziugas Telsiai
Ghanaian midfielder Divine Naah scored for Siauliai FA, but the side fell to a 4-3 defeat against Dziugas Telsiai in the Lithuanian TOPLYGA.
Noel Mikaelian claims fight with Jai Opetaia is a title showdown
WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian says his September 12 bout against Jai Opetaia features the two most legitimate fighters in the division.
Galatasaray refuse to sell Victor Osimhen this summer
Galatasaray management has decided to reject all transfer proposals for Victor Osimhen, keeping the Super Eagles striker for their season goals.
Sergey Lapin claims Anthony Joshua will knock out Tyson Fury
Trainer Sergey Lapin believes Anthony Joshua's team has the necessary experience to defeat Tyson Fury and secure a knockout victory.
High registration numbers reported for Enugu City International Marathon
CEO Yetunde Olopade expresses satisfaction with the surge of local and international athlete registrations for the upcoming Enugu City Marathon.
Dutch pundits suggest Tolu Arokodare could lead Ajax attack
Football analysts Marco Timmer and Simon Zwartkruis have identified Tolu Arokodare as a potential first-choice striker for Ajax.
MFM win Louis Edem West Africa Basketball Championship
MFM defeated First Bank 49-41 to claim the title at the inaugural all-women edition of the Louis Edem West Africa Basketball Championship.
Samuel Owusu scores as Maccabi Petach Tikva beat Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1
Ghanaian winger Samuel Owusu scored the opening goal to help Maccabi Petach Tikva secure a 2-1 victory against Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim.
Real Madrid decide to keep Endrick for the 2026/27 season
Real Madrid have confirmed Brazilian forward Endrick will remain at the club for the 2026/27 campaign after a successful loan spell at Lyon.
Joseph Anang shines as St Patrick's Athletic beat Shelbourne 2-1
Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang made two vital saves to help St Patrick's Athletic secure a 2-1 derby victory against Shelbourne at Tolka Park.
Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner
Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation claim at the High Court regarding a banner displayed by Crystal Palace supporters.
Michael Essien sends message to Caleb Yirenkyi on Coventry move
Ghanaian legend Michael Essien has offered words of encouragement to Caleb Yirenkyi following the midfielder's transfer to Coventry City.
Patrick Clark Jr to face Ryan Pownall at Duel: Arena
Former WWE NXT North American champion Patrick Clark Jr will compete against podcaster Ryan Pownall in a cruiserweight boxing match on August 29.
Caleb Yirenkyi starts pre-season training with Coventry City
Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has joined his new Coventry City teammates for pre-season training following his move from FC Nordsjaelland.
Blackrock eliminate Highlanders on penalties in Munhumutapa Cup
Blackrock secured a place in the Munhumutapa Cup last 16 after defeating Highlanders 5-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Tim Bradley says Jaron Ennis must clear 160 before Crawford fight
Tim Bradley believes Jaron Ennis needs to win the middleweight titles before a potential matchup with Terence Crawford becomes worthwhile.
Fabbri retains European shot put title as Lincoln finishes fourth
Leonardo Fabbri secured gold with a 22.31m throw in Birmingham, while Britain's Scott Lincoln recorded his second consecutive fourth-place finish.
Manchester United face competition for Club Brugge defender Seys
Manchester United must compete with Arsenal, Aston Villa, and several Portuguese clubs to sign Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys this summer.
Niger Tornadoes sign striker Wasiu Jimoh from Bichi First FC
Niger Tornadoes have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of experienced forward Wasiu Jimoh from NNL side Bichi First FC.
Amy Hunt wins 100m gold at European Championships in Birmingham
Amy Hunt secured her first senior individual title with a powerful 100m sprint victory at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Barcelona favored to win LaLiga title in new supercomputer forecast
An Opta supercomputer prediction suggests Barcelona holds a 45.6% chance of winning the LaLiga title, ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Bjorkegren laments Ghana's WAFCON exit and World Cup setback
Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren described the 2-1 defeat to Malawi as a painful moment that ended Ghana's automatic 2027 World Cup qualification.
Arsenal compete with Manchester United for Leicester midfielder Louis Page
Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing Leicester City's 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page during this transfer window.
Khamzat Chimaev to remain active at RAF while seeking Strickland rematch
Khamzat Chimaev will compete in Real American Freestyle Wrestling to stay active while waiting for a potential rematch with Sean Strickland.
Ryan Alebiosu provides assist in Blackburn win over Burton Albion
Nigeria international Ryan Alebiosu assisted the winning goal as Blackburn Rovers defeated Burton Albion to advance in the Carabao Cup.
Terem Moffi nears transfer to German side Hamburg SV
Nigerian forward Terem Moffi is expected to complete a move to Bundesliga club Hamburg SV following his departure from OGC Nice.
Mohammed Adams completes transfer to Israeli side Hapoel Afula
Ghanaian centre-back Mohammed Adams has signed with Hapoel Afula following his successful stint with Hapoel Ramat Gan in Israel.