Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Zii Jia, who won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games two weeks ago, probably was tired as he went down to the 19-year-old player 18-21, 13-21 in 40…

Continue ReadingProfessional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

The Bees rejected a £35m bid for the 28-year-old from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli last week. Brentford left Toney out of the side which beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on…

Continue ReadingBrentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.

The Belarusian needed 76 minutes to wrap up a 6-3 7-5 victory for the 15th title of her career and her sixth at WTA 1,000 level. The result ended a…

Continue ReadingAryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.

Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.

The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season.…

Continue ReadingChelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.

Under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has allocated a staggering N3.2 trillion to the security sector within the past year.

Despite the substantial investment, the country continues to grapple with widespread kidnappings and killings, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the expenditures. In the third quarter of the 2023 fiscal…

Continue ReadingUnder the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has allocated a staggering N3.2 trillion to the security sector within the past year.