Month: August 2025
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Basketball
LeBron James No Longer the Centre of Attention at Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a confusing summer, with many unsure about where LeBron James stands with the team.…
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Tennis
Djokovic Battles Injury to Beat Norrie and Reach US Open Fourth Round
Novak Djokovic fought through back pain to beat Cameron Norrie and reach the fourth round of the US Open, SportsRation…
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Man Utd
Ruben Amorim: “I’ll Still Be Man United Manager After International Break”
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he expects to stay in charge after the upcoming international break, despite growing pressure.…
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9ja Flavour
Match Officials Announced for NPFL Week Two Games
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the referees and other match officials for Week Two of the 2025/2026…
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9ja Flavour
9th National Youth Games Begin in Asaba
The 9th National Youth Games officially started on Friday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Names Final Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released his final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against…
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Tennis
Sinner Matches Federer’s Historic Grand Slam Record
At the 2025 US Open, Jannik Sinner reached a major career milestone that places him alongside Roger Federer in the…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic wins Svajda to reach US Open third round
The world No. 1 dropped the opening set in a tense tiebreak but quickly regrouped, powering through to win 6–7(5),…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff fights back in tears to beat Vekić in US Open
The 20-year-old American endured an emotional second-round clash against Croatia’s Donna Vekić on Thursday night. After struggling with her serve…
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Tennis
US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner powers past Popyrin to reach third round
World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time reminding everyone why he is the man at the…
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US Open Drama: Tsitsipas Confronts Altmaier Over Underarm Serve
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas erupted at his opponent Daniel Altmaier during a heated second-round clash at the US Open…
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African Football
CAF to Open Race for 2029–2035 AFCON Hosting Rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is preparing to open the bidding process for the next four editions of the…
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Man Utd
Kobbie Mainoo Requests Loan Move at Manchester United In Search of More Playing Time
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly asked the club to let him leave on loan before the transfer window…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Christantus Uche Shuns Move Abroad, Commits to Getafe
Nigeria international Christantus Uche has brought an unexpected twist to his transfer saga after confirming he will stay at Getafe…
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Tennis
Jack Draper’s US Open Exit
The US Open always brings surprises, but few expected one of the brightest young stars to bow out so soon.…
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Champions League
Champions League Draw Sets Up Blockbuster 2025/26 League Phase Clashes
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League has been made in Monaco, with the 36 participating clubs now knowing…
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Basketball
EuroBasket 2025: Portugal Makes History
The basketball world just witnessed a moment that will go down in Portuguese sports history. On Day 1 of EuroBasket…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa United Face Godswill Akpabio in Pre-Season Title Decider
The 2025 Akwa United/Akwa Ibom State Football Association Pre-Season Tournament will reach its climax on Friday, 29 August, at the…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom officially unveils plans for State Sports Festival
The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially unveiled plans for the 2025 Sports Festival, a multi-sport event aimed at discovering…
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Tennis
Djokovic vs Norrie: Can the Veteran Be Stopped?
Tomorrow’s US Open schedule is a must watch! Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old icon chasing even more tennis immortality, goes head-to-head…
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Tennis
Taylor Townsend vs. Jelena Ostapenko
Every Grand Slam needs its share of fireworks, and this year’s U.S. Open just served us a piping hot cup…
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9ja Flavour
Delta State Gets Knocks as Poor Welfare, Power Outage and Unsafe Facilities Mar National Youth Games Kick-off in Asaba
The opening days of the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, have been overshadowed by poor welfare and…
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Man Utd
Shock as Grimsby Dump Manchester United Out of Carabao Cup
Manchester United suffered a huge shock on Wednesday night after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL: Shimagande’s Strike Hands Tornadoes Opening Day Win
Niger Tornadoes started their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Uncertainty Over Christantus Uche’s Future Amid Wolves, Milan and Palace Interest
The future of Nigerian forward Christantus Uche is uncertain despite Wolverhampton Wanderers’ efforts to finalise a deal for the Getafe…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Majin Mohammed Confident Ahead of NPFL Season Opener in Ilorin
Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed has urged his players to stay focused and confident as they kick off their…
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Nigeria National League
Gateway United FC Acquire E-World United Slot to Make NNL Return
Gateway United FC of Ogun State have returned to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after acquiring the slot of newly…
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Tennis
Alexander Zverev Eases Into Round 2 at US Open
Germany’s Alexander Zverev wasted no time stamping his authority at the 2025 US Open. Facing Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in the…
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9ja Flavour
After Tragic Loss of 22, Kano Governor Approves Air Travel for Athletes to National Youth Games
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved that all Kano athletes travelling to the Asaba 2025 National Youth…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff Survives US Open Scare Against Tomljanović
Under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, defending champion Coco Gauff faced a tough test in her opening match at…
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