IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 as anthem, flag ban remains
"The IOC is sending a clear signal: the Olympic movement must remain free from politics," Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev said on Telegram, adding Russia planned to participate in qualifiers for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
‘Dear Kobe’ – NBA’s thank you letter to Bryant
The National Basketball Association published a letter of gratitude to Kobe Bryant on Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers legend said farewell to the sport with a fairytale 60-point performance.
Brazil open Olympic bid against South Africa, as Nigeria gets Colombia, Sweden, Japan
Hosts Brazil will open their bid for a first Olympic men’s football title against South Africa after Thursday’s draw was made in the Maracana Stadium.
EPL: Leicester-based ref stopped from Stoke vs Spurs game
The referee for Tottenham’s game at Stoke on Monday has been switched because he lives in Leicester.
NFF drags Giwa, others to Disciplinary Board
The FIFA-recognised Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF yesterday took a bold step to whip into line some football stakeholders who are threatening the peace of the game in the country as it referred them to the Disciplinary Board of the Federation.
Rio Olympics: Dream Team may draw Argentina, Portugal, Colombia
The draw for the football event of the Rio Olympics will be staged in Brazil Thursday with Nigeria in Pot 2, which could see them draw the likes of Brazil (Pot 1), Portugal (Pot 3) and Colombia (Pot 4). The draw will begin at 2.30 pm tomorrow at the famous Maracana Stadium. Nigeria are the […]
