Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka handed out a comprehensive defeat to Venus Williams in the second round of the WTA Hong Kong Open on Wednesday. Osaka knocked out the 37 year-old…

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel could be on his way back to Chelsea He explained that he never had the chance to say goodbye to Chelsea fans Mikel left…

List of countries assured of places in the 32-team field for next year’s World Cup finals in Russia after Tuesday’s qualifiers: EUROPE Russia (Qualified as hosts) France Portugal Germany Serbia…

Argentina have won their place in the Russia FIFA World Cup, but Chile, the South American champions are out. Brazil, first to qualify in the CONMOBEL group, handed out a…

The United States will be missing in Russia next year as they failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. They crashed out on Tuesday…

Olivier Giroud’s scorpion kick strike for Arsenal against Crystal Palace last season was shortlisted for FIFA’s goal of the year award on Monday, alongside efforts from Venezuelan teenager Deyna Castellanos…

Nigeria are through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, thanks to Arsenal magic feet, Alex Iwobi, who scored the only goal of a gritty match with Zambia minutes after…

England and defending champions, Germany have qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Three Lions left it late once more, with the third stoppage time goal in this…

By Lionel Laurent and Elaine He The pre-match build-up to the bidding for English Premier League TV rights is in full swing. Soccer’s bigwigs are betting that the next three-year…

Barely 24 hours after it was officially announced that Anthony Joshua  would take on Kubrat Pulev in his first defence of the WBA crown, along with his IBF belt, bookmakers…