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Novak Djokovic has won his first title of the year at the Italian Open in Rome. Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0 7-6 (7-5) to take the clay-court title. The World number one will be one of the favorites as he chases a record-equaling 21st Grand Slam at the French Open, which starts next Sunday in Paris.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has appointed Jose Peseiro as the Super Eagles Head Coach. A statement issued on Sunday by NFF’s Spokesperson, Ademola Olajire disclosed that the appointment is with immediate effect subject to the signing of agreed terms between the Football Body and the Portuguese. The statement noted that Finidi George becomes 1st Assistant to Peseiro, while Salisu Yusuf is second Assistant as well as Head Coach of […]

Former Barcelona and Argentina Under-20 forward, Maxi Rolon is dead. Confirming his death, Barcelona disclosed that Rolon died at the age of 27 following a car accident, Barcelona confirmed on Saturday. It, however, expressed sympathy and total support for his family. Rolon moved up through Barcelona’s youth ranks and represented the club’s second team before moving on to several clubs in South America and the Middle East.

Robert Lewandowski banged in his 35th league goal on the final day of the Bundesliga season on Saturday as Bayern Munich confirmed their top-scoring striker wants to leave, amid reports he could join Barcelona this summer. Bayern Sports Director, Hasan Salihamidzic insists Lewandowski will play for them next season, pointing out Lewy’ has a contract until June 2023. According to reports, Lewandowski has refused to sign an extension and wants […]

The English Premier League has announced the eight nominees for the Player of the 2021/2022 Season. The English-top flight league disclosed this in a statement issue in its website. The statement revealed the eight players as, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joao Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min, Bukayo Saka, Jarrod Bowen, and James Ward-Prowse. It added that Fans have until Monday, 16th May to vote for their favourite.

Karim Benzema has become Real Madrid's joint second-highest goal scorer of all time. Benzema, netted a first-half header from Vinicius' pass to match Raul's 323 goals. Ferland Mendy put the Spanish champions ahead, with Rodrygo and Vinicius adding the third and fourth.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the withdrawal of Nigeria from all International Basketball Competitions for a period of two years. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who disclosed this said the withdrawal was to concentrate efforts towards revamping the Sport as well as Domestic Leagues. According to Dare, a committee would be set up to oversee basketball leagues in the Country.

Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko is set to leave West Ham at the end of June. Yarmolenko is one of West Ham's highest earners, and manager David Moyes has made the decision to let him leave at the end of his deal. He has made 30 appearances for West Ham this season, scoring three goals and has won 106 caps for Ukraine.

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has confirmed he will leave Juventus at the end of the season after 17 years. Chiellini has won nine Serie A titles, as well as the Coppa Italia five times, since joining the club from Fiorentina in 2005. He won his first Scudetto in 2011-12, going on to win nine in a row with the club before Inter's triumph last season.