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Former two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua will be in line to face Filip Hrgovic for a world title next, According to the report, Joshua will get this chance if IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk decides to vacate his belt to pursue a fight with Tyson Fury for the WBC title. The British-Nigerian is now weighing up his options following his third defeat in his last four bouts after a proposed bout […]

Rafael Nadal's has been knocked out of the ATP tournament in the group stage. Nadal was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Felix Auger-Aliassime after an opening-round loss to American Taylor Fritz in Turin His exit means Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz finishes 2022 as world number one.

The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Tonobok Okowa has backed world’s 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan to win the Women’s World Athlete of The Year 2022 Award. According to a statement released by the World Athletics, Amusan made the shortlist of five finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of The Year Award. Amusan has had a fantastic 2022, breaking the 100m hurdles world record on […]

Floyd Mayweather defeated British-Nigerian Deji Olatunji in a boxing fight in Dubai. The fight was a relaxed one with Mayweather even spending time in his opponent’s corner in between rounds. The 45-year-old boxer beat the convincingly without even breaking a sweat in the exhibition bout.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that he feels betrayed by the club. Ronaldo, promised in August he would give his version of life at Old Trafford after failing to secure a move to a club playing in the Champions League, as he had hoped. United have been asked for a response to the Portugal international's claims.

Rafael Nadal lost his bid to land the first ATP Finals title of his career after he was defeated by American eighth seed Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who is a runner-up in 2010 and 2013, lost 7-6 (7-3) 6-1. Fritz is making his debut at the season-ending event and his relentless returning was too much for Nadal.

Delta State Government has said no life was lost during the accident which occurred at the construction site of the indoor sports complex at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba. State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, revealed that reports making the rounds of substandard materials as the cause of the accident were untrue. According to him, contrary to reports of loss of lives, only one person sustained a minor injury and […]

FIFA has announced the operation of direct charter flights between Tel Aviv and Doha during the upcoming World Cup. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said the football governing body, brokered a deal that would allow those who hold game tickets and valid Hayya fan ID cards to board flights from Tel Aviv to Doha’s Hamad International Airport during the month-long event. Infantino added that the agreement allows Israeli and Palestinian fans to visit Qatar and […]

Southampton has appointed Nathan Jones as their new manager following the sack of Ralph Hasenhuttl. Jones, has left Championship side Luton Town to take up the role and has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Hasenhuttl, who was in charge for nearly four years, was sacked on Monday after Sunday's 4-1 defeat by Newcastle.