Year: 2016
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Tennis
Nadal dumped out of the Shanghai Masters by dogged Troicki
Rafael Nadal’s fitful 2016 suffered another hit on Wednesday as he was dumped out of the Shanghai Masters by Viktor…
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Other Sports
Maintenance culture a big problem in Nigeria sport, says CUS Cagliari’s Ovo
Nigeria’s Ogheneovo Nova Umukoro who recently joined Italy Seria B side CUS Cagliari Hockey club from Yobe Desert Rollers has said that maintenance…
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Football
Aguero: Guardiola would love to manage Argentina
Pep Guardiola would love the opportunity to one day manage the Argentina national team, according to Manchester City forward Sergio…
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La Liga
Clasico scheduled to challenge Premier League for lucrative US, Far East markets
The first Clasico of the season between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been scheduled for December 3 at 16:15CET, LaLiga…
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Football
Xhaka proud to play for ´classy´ Arsenal
Granit Xhaka has described his pride at playing for Arsenal, who he described as a club with a lot of…
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Tennis
In-form Murray marches on in Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray continued his fine form with a convincing straight-sets triumph over Steve Johnson in the second round of the…
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African Football
CAF Champions League Final is the ‘biggest game ever’ for Pitso Mosimane
Pitso Mosimane, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, claims that Saturday’s Champions League final clash at home to Zamalek is the most important game…
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African Football
Momen Soliman vows to resign if Zamalek lose Champions League final
Zamalek manager Momen Soliman said on Monday he would resign in case his side failed to clinch the 2016 CAF…
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Football
Milovan Rajevac resigns as Algerian national team manager
The Algerian Football Federation announced that Milovan Rajevac has officially announced his resignation from his job as national team manager.…
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Other Sports
Russia’s Tatyana Lysenko stripped of London 2012 hammer gold after drug retest
Russian hammer thrower Tatyana Lysenko has been stripped of the gold medal she won at the London 2012 Olympics following…
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Tennis
Stanislas Wawrinka beats Kyle Edmund in second round of Shanghai Masters
US Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has knocked out Britain’s Kyle Edmund in the second round of theShanghai Masters. The 31-year-old…
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Transfer
Willian dismisses talks of leaving Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain
Chelsea midfielder Willian has dismissed rumours linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian has downplayed reports that…
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Football
Argentina 0 Paraguay 1: Aguero misses penalty as Arce´s men secure historic win
Sergio Aguero failed to convert a penalty as Argentina suffered their first home defeat in a World Cup qualifier against…
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Basketball
Kevin Durant joined Warriors because they blew 3-1 NBA Finals lead
Do not ever forget that the Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 NBA Finals lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers last…
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Football
Rooney ´confused´ by Mourinho, claims Giggs
In a week where Wayne Rooney’s stock plummeted even further, the out-of-favour Manchester United and England captain received the backing…
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Basketball
Bosh wants to come back to inspire his kids
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is desperate to continue his NBA career to be an example to his kids. His…
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Football
Manchester United´s ´Class of 92´ part of Ferguson´s ´slave army´
Manchester United’s famed ‘Class of ’92’ were part of Alex Ferguson’s “slave army” but the legendary manager’s style was beneficial…
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Other Sports
NHL 2016-17 preview: Panthers face expectations atop crowded East
Six years ago, Dale Tallon, the general manager of the Florida Panthers, set out to construct a championship-caliber ice hockey…
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Football
Colombia 2 Uruguay 2: Mina secures draw for hosts in World Cup qualifier
Yerry Mina’s late equaliser earned hosts Colombia a 2-2 draw and a point against Uruguay in a gripping CONMEBOL World…
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La Liga
Atleti tougher than Real Madrid – Barca star Alcacer
Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer claims Atletico Madrid are currently a tougher proposition than their Clasico rivals Real Madrid. Atleti have…
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Football
Venezuela 0 Brazil 2: Gabriel Jesus, Willian inspire visitors to top spot
Brazil jumped to the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings after seeing off Venezuela 2-0 in Merida. Top…
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Football
Slovenia 0-0 England: Hart heroics save shambolic Three Lions
Gareth Southgate’s decision to drop much-maligned captain Wayne Rooney did little to improve England as an attacking force as they…
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Golf
Johnson voted PGA Tour Player of the Year
Dustin Johnson was named PGA Tour Player of the Year on Tuesday after enjoying one of the best seasons in…
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Football
Ozil: Iwobi has the qualities of both Okocha and Davids
Mesut Ozil has likened Arsenal team-mate Alex Iwobi to uncle and Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha and former Netherlands star Edgar Davids. Iwobi…
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Football
Georginio Wijnaldum doubtful for Manchester United clash
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is an injury doubt for Liverpool’s meeting with Manchester United next week after picking up a…
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Football
Pavel Nedved: ‘I regret not joining Manchester United’
Former Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved has admitted that he regrets never joining Manchester United during his illustrious career. The 2003…
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Transfer
Report: Paris Saint-Germain to launch £200m Neymar bid next summer
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to launch a deal worth in excess of £200m to sign Neymar from Barcelona, according to…
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Other Sports
UFC star Conor McGregor given community service following Nate Diaz confrontation
Conor McGregor has been fined $150,000 (£121,000) and handed 50 hours of community service after confrontingNate Diaz in a press…
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Transfer
£13.5m Martinez’s January buy says he doesn’t deserve Everton treatment
Everton striker Oumar Niasse has insisted that he does not deserve the treatment he has received from Ronald Koeman since…
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Boxing
Tyson Fury ‘to relinquish WBA and WBO heavyweight titles’
Tyson Fury has reportedly decided to relinquish the WBA and WBO heavyweight title belts before he is stripped of them.…
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