Barca suffer loss to Las Palmas on club’s 125th anniversary
…Fabio Silva nets second-half winner for Las Palmas…Barca winless in three games, lead by four points…Second-placed Real Madrid have two games in hand LaLiga leaders Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Las Palmas who claimed a shock 2-1 victory on Saturday after Fabio Silva scored the winner to extend the hosts’ winless league run […]
Ndidi Ayew, Daka punished at the Gtech Community Stadium by Brentford
Three african players were on the lossing end in one of the four English Premier League 4pm kickoff game on Saturday on Match Day 13. The trio of Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi, Jordan Ayew of Ghana and Zambia’s forward Patson Daka were heavily punished at the Gtech Community Stadium by Brentford 4-1. Their new manager Ruud […]
Hurzeler urges Albion to improve after disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton
BRIGHTON, England, – Brighton & Hove Albion moved up to second in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw to bottom side Southampton on Friday, but despite their high position, coach Fabian Hurzeler was disappointed with his side and urged them to raise their game. Kaoru Mitoma’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Flynn […]
F1 focus shifts in Qatar as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull fight for constructors’ title
LUSAIL, Qatar — Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title, but the fight for Formula 1’s biggest cash prize is hotting up this week in Qatar. The lucrative constructors’ championship is still wide open with McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull battling for the title. The contest for teams is […]
Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground
Dublin was always going to be rugby party central this Saturday. The Wallabies hoped to arrive at the 150th birthday of the Irish Rugby Football Union with a chance to crown a rare Grand Slam tour. Instead, the guest stars have to hope they don’t become the party’s sacrificial offerings. The bubbly excitement generated by […]
Ruud van Nistelrooy appoints as the new manager of Leicester City, just three weeks after parting ways with Manchester United.
Leicester City has announced the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, a mere three weeks following his departure from Manchester United. This bold move marks a significant chapter in van Nistelrooy’s managerial career as he steps into the role, aiming to steer the Foxes towards success in the competitive landscape of English […]
Victor Osimhen promises to secure the UEFA Europa Cup for Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigeria Super Eagles striker, has expressed his commitment to securing European success for his Turkish team, Galatasaray. His declaration came after the team’s recent match, where they played to a 1-1 stalemate against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on the evening of November 28. Following the draw, Osimhen’s words […]
Court rejects Bobrisky’s lawsuit of violation of his fundamental rights in relation to EFCC.
In a recent ruling, Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has thrown out a fundamental rights lawsuit brought forth by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely recognized as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles faced by the social […]
Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test,says ITIA
World number two and five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ), the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Thursday. Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA, which runs tennis’s anti-doping programme, accepted that it was caused by contamination […]
Who’s getting fired next? Russell expresses F1 drivers’ concern
DOHA, – Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern about further departures from Formula One’s governing body on Thursday and wondered who was next for the sack after two senior figures left. The BBC quoted steward Tim Mayer, an American who is also sporting organiser of the three U.S. grands prix, saying he had been fired […]