Reports have emerged that former Newcastle forward Christian Atsu is trapped after the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. A rescue operation is underway in both countries after the two major earthquakes after scores of buildings collapsed. Over 2,000 people have been killed and thousands more injured in the disaster. As reported…
The NBA said it investigated a postgame incident after the Memphis Grizzlies’ home game against the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 29 and banned some from attending games at the FedExForum after its probe. The Athletic reported that acquaintances of the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant confronted members of the Pacers’ traveling party near Indiana’s bus in the…
Manchester City say they are “surprised” to have been charged by the Premier League with numerous alleged breaches of financial rules. The alleged breaches span a period from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 campaign.The club are alleged to have breached league rules requiring provision “in utmost good faith” of “accurate financial information that gives…
Former Premier League star Jamie Carragher has said that Erling Haaland chose the wrong club in Manchester City. He also said that the Norwegian’s presence in Pep Guardiola’s squad has weakened the team.He said that Manchester City’s style of play could not get the best out of the prolific forward. It was a difficult Sunday…
A takeover of English Championship club Sheffield United by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is at an advanced stage. As reported on BBC, the Championship promotion contenders’ owner Prince Abdullah has been in talks with Mmobuosi, the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Tingo Inc, the parent company of Tingo Mobile. Talks with the Nigerian,…
Senegal completed a double when it beat host Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday. As reported on Sportstar, Golden Boot winner Aymen Mahious had a chance to win a competition reserved for footballers playing in their country of birth when he stepped forward…
Lyon manager Laurent Blanc stormed out of his pre-match press conference after being irked by questions about the club’s January transfer business. As reported by Daily Mail, the former France boss initially looked to sweep aside any transfer related questions in his Troyes pre-match press conference. But it didn’t quite work and in the end…
A rare Kobe Bryant jersey from the basketball star’s sole MVP season is going up for auction – and it could sell for up to $7 million. As reported on CNN, an iconic photo of Bryant grabbing his jersey after clinching a 14-point lead against the Denver Nuggets during the 2008 NBA playoffs has been…
Cristiano Ronaldo will be remembered as one of soccer’s most prolific goalscorers. But, surprisingly for a player who is usually so lethal in front of goal, it has taken the forward longer than many expected for him to find the net with his new club Al Nassr. As reported on CNN, the 37-year-old finally scored…
Edwin Kibet of Kenya on Saturday emerged winner of the 2023 Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, after returning a time of 2:14:06 for the US$50,000 prize money. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kibet joined the league of winners of Kenya-dominated 42km Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, as they won in…
Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood have been dropped by prosecutors, British police have revealed. As reported by The Score, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material coming to light were factors in their decision to stop the case against him. In…
Fans really, really want to see LeBron James break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring mark. Ticket prices are skyrocketing for Los Angeles Lakers games next week. The two games are now almost certainly out of reach for the average fan. As of Wednesday, James is just 89 points shy of Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record — meaning he’ll likely…
After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said that tournament would be his last, but now it appears he’s open to the possibility of playing in the 2026 event, as reported on Reuters. “Because of age it’ll be difficult to make 2026,” Messi, 35, told Diario Ole, a sports…
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has reacted to the successful removal operation of his gallbladder on Wednesday by thanking the club fans. As reported on Vanguard, it was confirmed early on Wednesday that the 53-year-old Italian coach was suffering from severe abdominal pain and had been diagnosed with cholecystitis, according to MSN. Following the diagnosis, the…
American football quarterback, Tom Brady has retired following a sterling 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Brady announced his retirement on 31st December 2022 but reversed his decision six weeks later claiming he had “unfinished business” according to BBC Sport. The 45-year-old won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one…
Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. Here are the deals the Blues made: Benoit Badiashile – Monaco, £35m David Datro Fofana – Molde, undisclosed (reported £10m deal) Andrey Santos – Vasco da Gama, undisclosed (reported £18m deal) Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid, £9.7m loan Mykhailo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk, £88.5m Noni…
Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Marcel Sabitzer has joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich until June 2023. The Austrian midfielder has made 443 career club appearances across Europe, including 54 since joining FC Bayern Munich in August 2021. Previously he was club captain of RB Leipzig. He has 68 full international…
Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m.The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago. The 22-year-old, who only joined Benfica last summer for around £10m, has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge to keep him at the…
Paul Onuachu, Super Eagles striker, has completed his transfer from Belgium’s KRC Genk to Southampton FC. The Saints announced the deal in a statement issued on Wednesday. The Nigerian penned a three-and-half-year contract that will see him play at St. Mary till 2026.The move, however, is still subject to work permit clearance. “Southampton Football Club…
The FC Barcelona number 6 is going to be Gavi from now on. The midfielder is changing jersey number from the number 30 he was worn since 2021/22. Gavi inherits a number worn by players such as Migueli, Guillermo Amor, coach Xavi Hernández (who wore the jersey for the most seasons for the Club), or…
LeBron James isn’t the only Los Angeles Lakers player making remarkable moves in the record books while the team remains pedestrian in the standings. As reported on ESPN, guard Russell Westbrook (8,972) passed Gary Payton (8,966) for No. 10 on the NBA’s all-time assists list during the Lakers’ 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on…
Chelsea have reportedly made an £105million bid for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would make the midfielder Britain’s most expensive footballer. The Blues have been in pursuit of the Argentina international all window and are closing in on the potential signing after meeting Fernandez’s buy-out clause. There are still negotiations ongoing in…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has told Joao Cancelo to leave the club after a nasty bust-up between the manager and the Portuguese. Cancelo has won back-to-back Premier League titles and one Carabao Cup trophy with the Etihad landlords and has been a key part of the City squad. But the 23-year-old fell out of…
Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager following Frank Lampard’s departure, the club announced on Monday. Lampard was sacked last week after a run of 10 games without a win left Everton 19th on the Premier League table, two points from safety. Dyche has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025 at Goodison…
Nigerian international, Ademola Lookman has stated emphatically that his parents have nothing to do with his decision to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and not England national team.The Atalanta forward represented England at Under 19, 20 and 21 levels before he switched allegiance and started playing for the three-time African champions. According to…
The Memphis Grizzlies held a moment of silence Sunday for Tyre Nichols before they played the Indiana Pacers, the club’s first home game since footage was released of Memphis police officers beating Nichols to death after a traffic stop Jan. 7. As reported by ESPN, Nichols, 29, died three days after the beating occurred. Five…
The Milwaukee Bucks star was about to start a postgame on-court interview when out of the corner of his eye, he saw his teammates standing in the tunnel. He knew exactly what they were plotting, too. As more teammates emerged, Antetokounmpo slowly started to back away from the baseline all the way to half court….
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to play again in Europe after his spell in Saudi Arabia, according to his head coach at Al Nassr. As reported by Sky Sports, the Portugal captain terminated his contract with Manchester United earlier this season before making a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League on a two-year deal. However,…
Arsenal have had their fresh £70m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton. As reported on Sky Sports, Brighton remain adamant that the midfielder is not for sale in January, with the window set to shut on Tuesday at 11pm. Sky Sports News has been told their position will not change despite two bids…
LeBron James was left hunched on the court in frustration after referees missed a foul on his attempted game-winning layup, and the Los Angeles Lakers succumbed to a 125-121 overtime loss against the Boston Celtics. As reported by CNN, with the game tied at 105 and less than three seconds on the clock, James drove…
David Beckham surprised his oldest fan this week with a sweet video message played during a surprise ‘Appreciation Day’ party, themed around the 102-year-old’s favorite footballer. As reported on MARCA, Mona Hurry was left speechless after carers at Castor Lodge Care Home in Peterborough, England, secretly organized the event, which even featured Beckham masks. In…
World 100 and 200 meters record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a “stressful situation” trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm. As reported on CNN, the 36-year-old Bolt earlier this month was informed that his account balance at Kingston-based Stocks…
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury pushed each other during a fiery face-off to promote their grudge match-up. Paul and Fury have held a long-term feud since the British star claimed he could end the short boxing career of the YouTube star, with the pair having already arranged two fights which later collapsed. However despite initial…
The top two in the Premier League went toe-to-toe at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night, although the match didn’t really live up to the hype. From a game bereft of clear cut chances and fast-paced action, City emerged with a 1-0 victory thanks to Nathan Ake’s second half goal. The Dutch defender’s finish from…
Aryna Sabalenka is no longer afraid of big stages. Overcoming a history of buckling under the pressure of late-round Grand Slam tennis, Sabalenka, the powerful 24-year-old from Belarus, came from behind to beat Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the women’s singles final of the Australian Open on Saturday. In a matchup of…
Novak Djokovic is through to the finals of the Australian Open after defeating Tommy Paul 7-5 6-1 6-2 and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Stefanos who had beaten Karen Khachanov 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 6-7 (6-8) 6-3, will have a second career appearance in a grand slam final. The Serbian will now make this…
Dominik Szoboszlai scored twice as RB Leipzig beat Stuttgart 2-1 on Friday to move within one point of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. As reported on Punch, Marco Rose’s men climbed to second in the table after extending their unbeaten run to 16 matches in all competitions. Two straight draws for Bayern, including against Leipzig, since…
Pep Guardiola has hinted that the injury John Stones picked up during Manchester City’s FA Cup win over Arsenal was self-inflicted. As reported by Metro, the Citizens beat the Gunners 1-0 at the Etihad on Friday night, courtesy of a second-half goal from Nathan Ake. It was a big win for City who were able…
An injury to Thomas Partey would be a ‘hammer blow’ to Arsenal’s hopes of being crowned Premier League champions. But talkSPORT has been told how their FA Cup exit to rivals Manchester City actually showed Mikel Arteta’s side has the edge in the title race. Ghanaian midfielder Partey was taken off with an injury at…
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been sacked by Wigan after failing to win any of his nine games in charge of the Championship strugglers. As reported on The Score, Toure only agreed a three-and-a-half year contract at Wigan on November 29, but his disastrous reign is already over. The Latics took…
If anyone needed any proof of how confident Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers are feeling, it came late in the second quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs. George stole the ball from Zach Collins after a bad pass by Stanley Johnson, dribbled down the court and threw down a windmill…
Ajax Amsterdam on Thursday took the “painful but necessary decision” to sack coach Alfred Schreuder after a 1-1 home draw with relegation-threatened Volendam in the Dutch league. As reported on Punch, the result left the defending champions in fifth place in the table, seven points behind leaders and bitter rivals Feyenoord. “This is a painful…
Rudi Garcia thinks Cristiano Ronaldo’s miss in the first half was the turning point in the defeat to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup. Ronaldo endured a frustrating night as Al-Nassr crashed out of the Saudi Super Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad. The Portuguese forward was through on goal in the first half…
Deontay Wilder continues to make preparations while still trying to secure his first fight of 2023, with many believing that the American will face Andy Ruiz Jr. next, after having defeated Robert Helenius in the first round of their bout three months ago. As reported by Marca, this fight meant the snapping of a two…
After so much slandering from Shakira’s new song, Gerard Pique made a decision that will make the entire world react. Up until today, the former Barcelona defender hadn’t addressed his new relationship in public in any shape or form. That changed on Wednesday after he posted a picture with Clara Chia Marti, the woman he…
Barcelona’s star defender Jules Kounde has spoken out about the craft of Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy. The French international footballer, who once privately messaged Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez on Instagram, letting him know how much he liked his new album “Young Preacher.” is known to usually post Afrobeat songs on his social media page. In…
With its popularity soaring and games increasingly moving to online platforms, chess appears to be ushering in a new era. As reported on CNN, the increase in interest has culminated in the launch of a revamped online competition which will be the richest chess circuit in the game’s history. This year’s Champions Chess Tour will…
It’s been a problem for the ages but Cameroonian soccer great Samuel Eto’o appears determined to stamp it out. Cameroon sealed its qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ Under-17s tournament with a 2-0 win against the Republic of Congo 2-0 on January 15, but the squad which won that match was unrecognizable from…
Following the official confirmation of a performance date, English premier league side Tottenham Hotspur, the home of top football stars like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, have taken to social media to react to the announcement of Wizkid performing at their over 60,000 capacity stadium in England. Wizkid confirmed that he would be performing at…
LeBron James moved to within 177 points of the NBA’s all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers were beaten 133-115 by the Los Angeles Clippers. James scored 46 points in the losing cause but in the process made history as the first player to hit 40 points against every franchise in the league. The…
