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Lionel Messi played a pivotal role in Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over D.C. United, contributing to all three goals in a crucial MLS match yesterday. Messi provided an incisive pass for Tadeo Allende to score in the 35th minute. Although D.C. United equalised early in the second half through Christian Benteke, Messi scored twice, first […]

After a summer spent representing Canada, Aziz Olajuwon has determined the next step in his basketball journey. The son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon has committed to Stanford University, he told ESPN. The younger Olajuwon’s decision to join the Cardinal came after he had narrowed his list of schools to four, including Stanford, […]

The inaugural Olojo Festival 5km Road Race is set to deliver a world-class experience this week in the historic city of Ile-Ife, known as the cradle of Yorubaland. Scheduled to coincide with the iconic Olojo Festival, this race is the first of its kind recognised by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to be held alongside […]

Jose Mourinho began his tenure as Benfica manager with a resounding 3-0 victory over AVS Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga. Appointed on Thursday after Bruno Lage’s departure following a disappointing Champions League defeat, Mourinho witnessed Heorhiy Sudakov open the scoring just before half-time. Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic extended Benfica’s lead to secure the […]

Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele is the frontrunner to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, with strong competition from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal ahead of the award ceremony on Monday. The prestigious event will take place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, marking a new era after Rodri’s win last year, ending a long-standing domination by Lionel […]

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history by becoming only the second woman to achieve a world sprint treble, leading the United States to gold in the 4×100 metres relay yesterday, with Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce taking silver in her final race. Jefferson-Wooden matched Fraser-Pryce’s 2013 achievement by adding to her 100m and 200m titles secured in Tokyo. She […]

The Tunisian Consortium for Africa Development (TUCAD) has appointed Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe as its official Representative in Nigeria. Gombe, who is the chief executive officer of Green White Green (GWG) Sports Center Ltd will now spearhead initiatives aimed at driving growth and improvement across vital sectors including water, energy, infrastructure, education, health, and […]

Iga Swiatek showcased her resilience by overcoming a shaky start to win the Korea Open title on Sunday, defeating Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5. The world number two struggled in the opening set, committing numerous double faults, but rebounded to secure victory after more than two and a half hours of play. This triumph […]

As the elections for the board of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) remain clouded in uncertainty, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has received notable praise for its commitment to transparency, due process, and fair hearing amongst all stakeholders. This commendation comes from Omowunmi Kafilat Olalere, a prominent figure in the gymnastics community and a […]

The 2025 edition of the Zenith Bank Delta Principal Cup kicked off in Asaba with a thrilling match between Omu Boys Secondary School, Ibusa, and Zappa Basic Secondary School, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Omu Boys took the lead in the 11th minute of the first half but were unable to maintain their advantage […]