Year: 2017
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Boxing
´I won´t let them pick my pocket´ – Foreman hits out at proposed Mayweather-McGregor bout
It is the fight that has everyone talking but do not expect former two-time boxing heavyweight champion George Foreman to…
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La Liga
Real Sociedad 0 Barcelona 1: Neymar ends Anoeta curse
Neymar’s first-half penalty saw holders Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, ending their curse…
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Nigeria Football
NFF President Amaju Pinnick gets top FIFA appointment
The World football –ruling body, FIFA, has named the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, into one of its…
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Basketball
NBA All-Star starters revealed as Westbrook with 21 triple double misses out
Although the NBA changed voting rules for the All-Star Game, the polling continues to be a popularity contest. Despite averaging…
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Transfer
Rivaldo backs Coutinho, Costa to join Barcelona and Chinese Super League club
Former Barcelona star Rivaldo has backed Philippe Coutinho to join the Spanish champions from Liverpool. Coutinho has blossomed into one…
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EPL
Per Mertesacker extends Arsenal deal
Per Mertesacker has agreed a contract extension at Arsenal, the club have confirmed. Manager Arsene Wenger stated early on Friday…
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Football
Cavani: I am a mix of modern and traditional striker
Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani sees himself as the combination of modern and traditional striker (“the ultimate finisher”) and says…
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Tennis
Djokovic: Amazing Istomin was a worthy winner
Novak Djokovic was full of praise for the “amazing” Denis Istomin after the Uzbek outsider pulled off an incredible upset by…
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Tennis
Djokovic stunned by Istomin in Melbourne
World number two Novak Djokovic suffered an incredible five-set loss to Denis Istomin in a huge upset in the Australian…
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EPL
Diego Costa demands VERY HUGE pay rise from Chelsea to keep him
Diego Costa has told Chelsea to pay him £300,000-a-week if they want to keep him at Stamford Bridge, reports say.…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Abdul Maikaba praises Akwa United players, satisfied with south-south derby outcome
Akwa United’s head coach, Abdul Maikaba has refused to fault his players despite their failure to secure the maximum points…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
FC IfeanyiUbah confirm Yaw Preko as head-coach, unveil 14 new signings
FC IfeanyiUbah have officially announced former Fernabache and Anderlecht striker Yaw Preko as their manager for the 2016-17 Nigeria Professional…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Yaw Preko, Ikechukwu Ezenwa look beyond 4-0 trashing of MFM FC
FC IfeanyiUbah coach, Yaw Preko, and captain, Ikechukwu Ezenwa have both said the team must move on from beating MFM…
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La Liga
Sevilla in no rush over Sampaoli talks despite Barcelona links
Sevilla sporting director Monchi insists it is too early to discuss a contract extension for coach Jorge Sampaoli. Sampaoli’s men…
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Off the Pitch
Manchester United record highest ever revenue to replace Real Madrid as world´s richest club
Manchester United enjoyed the highest revenues ever recorded by a football club last season as unprecedented income returned them to…
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FA Cup
Plymouth Argyle 0 Liverpool 1: Rare Lucas goal sees Klopp´s men through
Lucas Leiva scored his first goal in over six years as Liverpool edged their FA Cup third-round replay 1-0 at…
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Basketball
Harden dominates Bucks, Durant’s Warriors outshine Westbrook’s Thunder again
James Harden maintained MVP form in the Houston Rockets’ 111-92 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Kevin Durant-led Golden State Warriors easily…
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La Liga
Real Madrid 1 Celta Vigo 2: Aspas and Jonny condemn Madrid to back to back defeat
Celta Vigo made it back-to-back defeats for Real Madrid as they stunned the Santiago Bernabeu with a 2-1 victory in…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Match Preview: Plateau United v Enyimba
By: Timothy Dehinbo Plateau United face Enyimba Int’l FC in their matchday 2 fixture at the Rwang Pam Township…
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EPL
Carragher advises Guardiola to get rid of Bravo now!
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has advises embattled Manchester City boss to get rid of ‘not good enough’ Citizens first choice goalkeeper…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Lobi Stars v Kano Pillars: Uwua expects reaction as Sai Ma su gida bank on impressive records
The Nigeria Professional Football League match day 1 was entertaining with a total of 23 goals and two away wins…
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Tennis
Rusty Federer sets up third-round blockbuster tie against Berdych in Melbourne
Roger Federer set up a third-round blockbuster against Tomas Berdych with a straight-sets win over Noah Rubin at the Australian…
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Basketball
Kawhi stars as Spurs rally past Timberwolves, DeRozan scores 36
The San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves, while DeMar DeRozan inspired the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard starred in the…
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Off the Pitch
REVEALED: The amount Chelsea paid Mourinho when he was sacked
Former Chelsea and present Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has cost Chelsea a massive £31.4m since first being hired in 2007.…
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African Football
Egypt goalie El-Hadary becomes the oldest AFCON player ever
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary became the oldest player in Africa Cup of Nations history when he featured in his country’s…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
LMC imposes heavy fines & suspended sanction on FC IfeanyiUbah
The League Management Company have imposed heavy fines and suspended fines on FC Ifeanyiubah for breaching the framework and rule…
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Tennis
Rafael Nadal outclasses Florian Mayer 6-3 6-4 6-4 in Melbourne
Rafael Nadal was in fine form as he recorded a straight-sets win over Florian Mayer in the Australian Open first…
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EPL
Kane: Tottenham can beat Chelsea to Premier League title
Harry Kane and Tottenham believe they can win the Premier League this season after falling short last term. Tottenham went…
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Basketball
Warriors beat Cavs in NBA Finals rematch, Clippers stay hot in 2017
The Golden State Warriors upstaged reigning champions the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of the NBA Finals. Cleveland rallied to…
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Basketball
Warriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematch
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the…
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