NBA, BAL launch Gender Equality Initiatives in Africa
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced the launch of several initiatives to advance gender equality and economic…
COVID-19: Most Japanese don’t want foreign fans to attend the Olympics – poll
Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections, a…
Mixed Martial Arts: Blachowicz beats Adesanya to retain UFC crown
Jan Blachowicz bounced back from a slow start to outpoint Israel Adesanya and retain his light-heavyweight title after an enthralling tactical battle at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday….
LAGOS DISSOLVES BOARDS OF STATE SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved with immediate effect, the dissolution of the 40 State Sports Associations under the supervision of the Lagos State Sports Commission. The…
Champions League: Mbappe hat-trick help PSG sink Barcelona; Liverpool too good for Leipzig
Without their talisman, Neymar, a hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hammer FC Barcelona 4-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League. Liverpool,…
Nigeria set to participate in Canoeing, rowing, sailing at Tokyo 2020 – Sports Minister
Nigeria is set to participate in the sport of Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Sport and Youth Development, made the remarks…
EPL: Iwobi scores as Everton beat Wolves; Pogba powers Man United to top of table
Everton claimed a sixth win from nine away games this season as Alex Iwobi’s opener and Michael Keane’s late header earned them a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The win…
Trump’s Golf Club stripped of right to host 2022 PGA Championship
Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, which is owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been stripped of the 2022 PGA Championship, the PGA of America said on Sunday. “The…
Southampton coach weeps after shocking Liverpool victory
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl burst into tears after his team beat Liverpool 1-0 at St Mary’s in a throbbing Premier League encounter. The Austrian fell to his knees and cried…
Full list of qualifiers for Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 – Mauritania 2021
Twelve countries that will play the next Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 football tournament, “Mauritania 2021”, were announced at the weekend. In addition to the host country, Gambia will represent…