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American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia exceeded the 140-pound light-welterweight limit by 3.2 pounds (1.45 kilograms), rendering him ineligible to claim the WBC title. However, Ryan Garcia managed to knock down his opponent in the seventh, tenth, and […]

The Nigeria Athletics Federation has assured adequate preparation for athletes in order to compete favourably at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In a statement titled ‘Paris 2024 Olympics: Athletes preparation on course’ and signed by the AFN secretary, Rita Mosindi, the federation doused all forms of worries ahead of the Games, adding that the […]

The management of an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket has come under fire for denying Nigerians entry into the facility. Our correspondent reports that entry into the supermarket, without any name inscription, is restricted exclusively to individuals of Chinese descent. The supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce, along Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in the […]

Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with six matches remaining. Los Blancos twice came from behind with Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez netting to level Andreas Christensen and Fermin Lopez strikes, before Bellingham rammed […]

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved two spot kicks and survived a bizarre red card incident as his side beat French club Lille on penalties to reach the Europa Conference League semifinals on Thursday. A chaotic match ended 3-3 on aggregate after Lille’s 2-1 victory on the night but the real drama was to come […]

Real Madrid exacted revenge on Man City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday. Rodrygo gave the visitors an early lead before Kevin De Bruyne hit back for the holders to leave the match level at 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate. […]

The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has said that the ministry would ensure the timely release of funds to prepare Nigerian athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the games will take place from July 26  to August 11 in Paris. The minister gave the assurance on […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) shirked their responsibility towards the Super Falcons after failing to pick the 2024 Paris Olympics ticket. It will be recalled that with a 1-0 win over the Banyana Banyana in Abuja on Friday last week, the Super Falcons dug their feet […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly agreed to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen during the forthcoming summer transfer window, according to Italian media. According to the 25-year-old, who signed a new contract with Napoli in December that included a €130 million release clause, is set to leave the Italian club at the end of this season […]

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said he is still confident his team can overcome a 2-3 home loss to FC Barcelona in their Champions League quarterfinal. Enrique hopes PSG can shine against the Spanish side next week to progress. Still looking for their first Champions League crown, PSG gave up a 2-1 lead late in […]