Year: 2016
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Other Sports
Ronda Rousey knocked out by Amanda Nunes in 48 seconds at UFC 207
The former women’s bantamweight champion was completely outclassed in the striking game by Amanda Nunes, who stopped Rousey at 48…
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EPL
Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Martial and Pogba seal victory
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba kick-started the New Year’s Eve celebrations for Manchester United with late strikes as Jose Mourinho’s men…
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Football
Fabregas reaches 100 Premier League assists in record time
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas became the quickest player to register 100 assists in the Premier League as Antonio Conte’s runaway leaders overcame…
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Football
Chelsea 4 Stoke City 2: Willian´s brace downs stubborn stoke
Willian’s second-half brace proved decisive as Chelsea twice gave up the lead before eventually seeing off a spirited Stoke City…
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Football
Coutinho wins Samba Gold award ahead of Neyamr
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho has won the 2016 Samba Gold award for the best Brazilian player in Europe, beating Neymar and Casemiro to the trophy.…
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Tennis
Nadal back to his best in Abu Dhabi
Rafael Nadal claimed his fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Sunday as he brushed aside David Goffin in straight sets.…
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Basketball
Harden drops triple-double as Rockets top Clippers 140-116, Thomas scores 52
James Harden reaches his 10th triple-double of the year and 7th of the season as Rockets defeat Clippers, 140-116. Kevin…
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Tennis
World no 1 caps 2016 with a knighthood – All hail Sir Andy Murray
What a way to end a wonderful year for Andy Murray. The world number one’s remarkable and trophy-laden 2016 season has…
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Basketball
Durant drops 1st triple-double in Warriors shirt in win over Mavs
Kevin Durant notched his first triple-double for Golden State with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and first in…
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Off the Pitch
Ronda Rousey set to equal Conor McGregor’s purse at UFC 207
Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor are now neck and neck in disclosed purses. Rousey will make a disclosed $3 million…
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EPL
Hull City 2 Everton 2: Late Barkley equaliser saves visitors
Ross Barkley scored a dramatic late equaliser as Everton salvaged a 2-2 Premier League draw against struggling Hull City at…
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Off the Pitch
Picture: You been using a busen burner – fan shades Alex Iwobi
A fan who has had enough of Arsenal stars Alex Iwobi special love for glasses has attacked the Nigerian forward.…
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Transfer
Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Marin explains why he wants Real Madrid to sign De Gea ahead of Courtois
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has explained why he would be happy if Real Madrid sign Manchester United…
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Nigeria Football
Victor Moses form a result of hardwork & desire to play for Chelsea, says Mark Hughes
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says Victor Moses’ desire to play for Chelsea, hardwork and the training he received while…
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EPL
Liverpool v Manchester City: Guardiola must re-assert himself against old foe Klopp
“THEY WERE IN A GOOD WAY, THEN SOMETHING HAPPENED” Jurgen Klopp’s unmistakable brand of zany pre-match merriment has become one…
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Boxing
Amir Khan: It´s time I shut Kell Brook up
Amir Khan believes he is a better fighter than Kell Brook and says now is the time for him to…
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EPL
Hull City v Everton: Toffess out to tame the toothless Tigers
By: Timothy Dehinbo Everton will again be without first-choice goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg when they face struggling Hull City at the…
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Tennis
Federer aiming to play for ´another two or three years´
Roger Federer hopes his lengthy break from ATP Tour action will enable him to continue playing at the highest level…
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Basketball
Lebron: My game is ´completely different´ compared to Jordan
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James played down comparisons to Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan. Ever since James was dunking on…
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Basketball
Westbrook hits out at ´crazy´ ejection, doesn´t appreciate getting reffed differently
Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook is fed up with his perceived harsh treatment from NBA officials after…
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Transfer
A Chinese club ready to pay €300m to sign Ronaldo from Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of a massive €300million transfer offer from an unnamed Chinese club, his agent Jorge Mendes…
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Football
Natural´ Ronaldo better than Cristiano – Ibrahimovic
Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of a massive €300million transfer offer from an unnamed Chinese club, his agent Jorge Mendes…
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Basketball
Cavs bounce back, Westbrook ejected
The Cleveland Cavaliers returned to winning ways as Russell Westbrook was ejected in the NBA on Thursday. The Cavaliers held…
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African Football
When Mahrez, Slimani, Amertey & Schllup returns from AFCON will they find Leicester City on the table?
The 2017 AFCON is set to take center stage in Gabon on January 14th-February 5. Some European clubs are ruing…
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Basketball
Wade ‘lost a little vision’ because of game-ending migraine
Dwyane Wade was forced from the Chicago Bulls’ 101-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday because of a migraine…
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Off the Pitch
Finally, Serena Williams is engaged
Tennis great Serena Williams has announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian on Thursday. Fittingly, Williams announced her acceptance of…
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Nigeria Football
Former Super Eagles’ Captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has been rated as the 38th best world football legend by IFFHS
Former Super Eagles’ Captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has been rated as the 38th best world football legend by the International Federation…
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Football
Tevez completes Shanghai Shenhua move, now the highest paid footballer
Former Manchester City and Juventus forward Carlos Tevez has completed his lucrative move to Shanghai Shenhua from Boca Juniors. Tevez,…
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EPL
Guardiola excited by Iheanacho, other City strikers
Pep Guardiola is relishing the attacking options Manchester City will have at their disposal in the new year. City kept…
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Basketball
Stotts tells Karl to ´stay in his own lane´ after Lillard criticism
Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts hit back at George Karl over his criticism of Damian Lillard. Karl continues to…
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