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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart WTA
Naomi Osaka Japan’s world number two Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from next month’s WTA clay-court tournament in Stuttgart, organisers confirmed Wednesday. “Naomi Osaka will now begin the European clay court
Breaking: FIFA extends ban on Blatter, Valcke by six years
Valcke-Blatter FIFA said Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, in relation to bonus
Bale expects Real return after Spurs loan
Gareth Bale said Tuesday that he plans to resume his Real Madrid career once his loan at Tottenham expires at the end of this season. Wales forward Bale returned for
12 Nigerians listed to officiate in 2021/2023 FIBA competitions
Twelve Nigerians have been accredited to officiate in the 2021/2023 international basketball window. Afolabi Oni, the Media Coordinator of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
I wish I were 10 years younger to play in Qatar 2022 World Cup – Eto’o
…Says ‘Football spectacle may return before the games’ Covid-19 pandemic has denied the world the spectacle usually associated with sports events. And since 2020 great football matches have been played and
Super Eagles Camp Bubbles Ahead of AFCON 2021 Qualifiers Against Benin, Lesotho
Nigeria’s senior men team’s camp is teeming with her superstars as the countdown begins for the final round of qualification matches for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Benin
Chelsea’s Billionaire Owner Abramovich Takes Legal Action Against Putin Book
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has launched legal proceedings over what he calls “false and defamatory statements” in a book published last year called “Putin’s People”. Among the claims in the
Dare vaccinated, urges youths to go for jabs
Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, who received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, has urged Nigerian sportsmen and youths to avail themselves of the vaccine. The
National Sports Festival: Edo state to send 689 athletes, vows to win
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Edo state government Monday said it would deploy 689 athletes and 236 officials 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged Edo 2020 which it also boasted to
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF disqualifies Chad due to interference
Africa’s football governing body, The Confederation for African Football (CAF) has announced the suspension of the Chadian national team from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 qualifiers due to
