Month: March 2016
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Other Sports
What we learnt from the Champions League 2nd Round Part 1
Four teams are already through to the last eight of the Champions league and there are still 4 more slots…
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EPL
McClaren: I would have kept Newcastle up
Steve McClaren is confident he would have saved Newcastle United from Premier League relegation had he been given more time.…
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Basketball
Rio 2016: Nigeria’s D’Tigers drawn in the group of death
The D’Tigers of Nigerian who are the African champions have been drawn in the group of death at the men’s…
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Cricket
Finally, Pakistan cleared to travel to World T20
Pakistan have received the go-ahead to travel to India for the World Twenty20, easing fears over their participation in the…
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Football
Bilardo compares Messi to Di Stfano, Pele and Maradona
Lionel Messi is not one of the best players in history, according to former Argentina boss Carlos Bilardo. The Barcelona star…
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EPL
Newcastle United sack Steve McClaren, appoint Rafael Benitez as new manager
Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez as their new manager just…
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La Liga
No difference between Benitez’s Madrid and Zidane’s Madrid – Marcelino
Villarreal coach Marcelino has not seen any significant improvement from Real Madrid since Rafael Benitez was replaced by Zinedine Zidane…
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FA Cup
Chelsea to welcome Terry for Goodison Park trip, Costa a doubt
Guus Hiddink has confirmed John Terry will be in his Chelsea squad for the FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Everton…
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Interviews
FC Ebedei coach Tunde Oladeinde scores Ogun State FA cup organizers low
By: Silver Ohaeri FC Ebedei coach, Tunde Oladeinde, has rated the the organizers of the Ogun State FA cup ‘below…
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Off the Pitch
China’s Guangzhou Evergrande top the list of the world’s most valuable clubs
China’s national news agency Xinhua has made the outlandish claim that Guangzhou Evergrande is the world’s most valuable club ahead…
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Europa League
De Gea saved Man Utd it could have been more – Klopp
Jurgen Klopp felt Manchester United were fortunate to leave Anfield only trailing 2-0 as Liverpool took firm control of their…
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Cricket
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe set for winner-takes-all showdown
First place and a spot in the next round of the World Twenty20 is up for grabs when Afghanistan face Zimbabwe…
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EPL
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino named Manager of the Month
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for February. The Argentine has…
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EPL
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster wins Player of the Month award
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for February. The England international had…
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F1
Hamilton: New F1 qualifying could be exciting
Lewis Hamilton admits Formula One’s qualifying shake-up could be “exciting” amid a barrage of criticism towards the new format. On Thursday…
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Tennis
‘It would just be a really bad situation if that was me’ – Serena Williams
World number one Serena Williams said she is supplement-free in the wake of Maria Sharapova’s failed drugs test. Sharapova sent…
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Golf
McIlroy defends Spieth after rival struggles at Valspar
Rory McIlroy took to Twitter to throw his support behind Jordan Spieth, insisting the world number one is “not done”…
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Off the Pitch
Arbeloa explains why he chose not reply Pique
Alvaro Arbeloa hit out at Spain international team-mate Gerard Pique as their war of words continues. Arbeloa finally responded to…
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Basketball
Spurs extend home record, Cavs beat Lakers despite Kobe’s 26 points
The San Antonio Spurs extended their home record this season to 31-0 thanks to a 109-101 win over the Chicago…
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Basketball
Another day, another milestone for Spurs’ Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan reached another milestone Thursday night, as the San Antonio Spurs legend reached 15,000 career rebounds. The other players…
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Cricket
Pakistan interior minister demands written assurances over World T20 security
Pakistan’s interior minister has said the country’s national team will not travel to the World Twenty20 unless written assurances over…
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Cricket
World Twenty20: Nabi stars against Hong Kong as Afghanistan set up Zimbabwe showdown
Afghanistan set up a winner-take-all showdown with Zimbabwe as they aim to progress to the World Twenty20 Super 10 stage,…
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Cricket
World Twenty20: Zimbabwe beat Scotland to stay on course
Sean Williams and Wellington Masakadza inspired Zimbabwe to an 11-run victory which kept them on course for the World Twenty20 Super…
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Football
Arsenal legend Henry earns UEFA A coaching licence
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has taken a step closer to becoming a manager by earning his UEFA A Licence.…
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Europa League
Liverpool beat sorry Manchester United with ease
Liverpool have taken a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United vs Plateau United – Baraje wants maximum points and nothing less
Akwa United will be looking forward to a victory when they host Plateau United at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on…
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Nigeria Football
Dream come true as Kelechi Nwakali confirms Arsenal deal
Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali has revealed that he has signed for Arsenal. The highly-rated 17-year-old, who was player of ther tournament…
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F1
Nico Rosberg hoping to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2016
Nico Rosberg has said that he is determined to make 2016 ‘his year’, after two consecutive championship defeats to his…
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EPL
Arsene Wenger: ‘Gabriel Paulista and Per Mertesacker fit for Watford tie’
Arsene Wenger has provided a “very positive” update on the fitness of defenders Gabriel Paulista and Per Mertesacker. Both players…
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Tennis
Maria Sharapova thanks fans for their “loyalty and support”
Maria Sharapova has issued thanks to those that have shown her “support and loyalty” since Monday. The Russian tennis player…
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