Last minute changes in space allocation killed this column last week. I serve it today. But let me briefly touch on two things that happened after that.

Cross River state athletes were exceptional on Thursday as three of their boxers dominated in three categories of the final results of the boxing event released at the on-going National Youth Games (NYG).

It was an emotional night, Saturday, at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers when the Sports Business and Media Awards ( SBMA ) rolled out the red carpet in recognition of Prominent Nigerians who had served sports meritoriously in their time as journalists and broadcasters.

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has said that he expects tougher opposition from Iran and Bosnia than Argentina in the first round of Brazil 2014. He, however, said he is confident the Super Eagles will reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.

As well as seeing a number of somewhat shocking results that will see the race for the title remain wide open for the foreseeable future, a number of Premier League marksman also further enhanced their claims to win the coveted Golden Boot award – handed to the league’s top scorer at the end of every season.