Tennis star Kyrgios suspended after failing cocaine test, admits ‘huge mistake’
The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22.
Levi Colwill: ‘We’re coming back’ Madueke assures Chelsea fans
Chelsea’s Noni Madueke, has assured fans that Levi Colwill will come back to Stanford Bridge.
FIFA WWC: No plans to boycott opening match – Super Falcons captain, Ebi
Nigeria will not boycott its opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada, according to the captain of the side, Onome Ebi.
US women’s star Rapinoe to retire at end of season
United States women’s team star Megan Rapinoe announced on social media on Saturday that she would be retiring from football at the end of this season.
Rybakina demolishes last British hope at Wimbledon
Defending champion Elena Rybakina swept past Katie Boulter, the last British player in the singles draw, to make the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.
Plateau United get new leadership
Hosea Mutla has been named the Acting General Manager, Plateau United Football Club as Danjuma Isandu is now the Assistant General Manager of the Club.
Naija Super 8: Sochima’s howler gifts Lobi Stars comeback victory over Rivers Utd
A costly mistake by Victor Sochima handed Lobi Stars a comeback victory and their first of the Naija Super 8 taking place at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos.
Bilic named coach of Saudi club Al-Fateh
Former Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has returned to Saudi Arabia as coach of Al-Fateh, the club announced on Saturday.
England beat Spain to win Under-21 Euro
England won the under-21 European Championship for the first time since 1984 as Curtis Jones’ goal beat Spain 1-0 in Saturday’s final.
Akwa Utd start Naija Super 8 on winning note
Akwa United have made a winning start to their Naija Super 8 tournament, beating Yobe Desert Stars 2-1 in a Group B game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
CAF scrap Confederation Cup play-offs
Play-offs in the CAF Confederation Cup — the African equivalent of the Europa League — will be ditched from the 2023-2024 season, it was confirmed on Saturday.
Fit-again Cheruiyot vows to recapture world 1500m title
Kenya’s former world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot produced a dominant display to win the national trials on Saturday and vowed to recapture his world title in Budapest.
Transfer: David de Gea leaves Man Utd after 12 years
David de Gea announced his exit from Manchester United on Saturday after 12 years as the club’s number one goalkeeper.
Pulisic joins ex-Chelsea teammate, Loftus-Cheek in AC Milan
The American star forward will join AC Milan of Serie A from Chelsea, on a transfer worth more than €20 million ($21.9. million) with add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Victory over Enyimba good for Champions League quest – Remo Stars coach Ogunmodede
Swashbuckling Nigerian league runners-up Remo Stars have continued to dazzle and stun football followers in the country with their free-flowing brand of football that saw them claim a thrilling 2-1 victory over champions Enyimba in a Group A match of the Naija Super 8 tournament on Friday.
16-year-old athlete wins 5km Ogun Women Run
A 16-year-old, Miss Saibu Yetunde, on Saturday emerged winner of the 5km race tagged ‘Ogun Women Run’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
