Southampton beat Everton 1-0 for first league win of the season
SOUTHAMPTON, England, 
– Promoted Southampton finally got to celebrate a first Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Everton thanks to a late Adam Armstrong goal at St Mary’s on Saturday. Southampton sit second-bottom with four points from 10 matches, while Everton are 16th on nine points. The visitors caused […]
Missed chances no problem for Luis Enrique as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead
PARIS, – Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique was not bothered that his league-leading team could not score more than a single goal against 10-man Lens in their Ligue 1 home win on Saturday, preferring instead to concentrate on the positives. His side took a fourth-minute lead but did not manage to score again, despite […]
Tsitsipas’ hopes of making ATP Finals over after loss to Zverev in Paris
German third seed Alexander Zverev knocked Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the Paris Masters with a 7-5 6-4 win in the quarter-finals on Friday, ending the Greek’s hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
While the opening set was a tight affair, the second was one-way traffic as world number three Zverev […]
Dodgers and fans relish festive World Series parade
LOS ANGELES, – The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win on Friday at a rousing victory parade in downtown Los Angeles, basking in festivities they were denied when the team won the 2020 baseball championship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoards of fans clad in Dodger blue chanted “Freddie, Freddie” as series Most Valuable […]
Pakistan captain Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop
Babar Azam could benefit from a break after being dropped from the Pakistan test squad, red-ball captain Shan Masood said as he backed the batter to rediscover his best form. Babar stepped down as skipper in all three formats last year after Pakistan failed to make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup. He […]
Japanese race walker Ikeda provisionally suspended for doping
Olympic and world silver medal-winning race walker Koki Ikeda of Japan has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Friday. Ikeda placed second in the 20 kilometres event at the Tokyo Games three years ago and at the World Championships in Eugene in 2022. He finished seventh in Paris. The AIU […]
Bagnaia smashes lap record to storm to pole at Malaysian Grand Prix
Championship rivals Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin went blow-for-blow in a remarkable qualifying session at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, where the lap record was broken four times, with the Ducati rider seizing pole position. Pramac Racing’s Martin is on 453 points in the drivers’ standings heading into the season’s penultimate race in Malaysia […]
Wizkid wholeheartedly backs Davido as he launches a dance challenge for the new track “Awuke.”
A captivating video featuring the acclaimed Nigerian artist Wizkid has emerged, showcasing his unwavering support for fellow musician Davido in light of the latter’s recent single, “Awuke.” This show of camaraderie between the two industry titans has ignited a flurry of reactions across social media platforms, highlighting the dynamic nature of their relationship amidst the […]
Singer Spyro visibly emotional as his friend Veekee James came to his aid, sending him millions of naira after he jokingly mentioned that his bank account had been locked, leaving him in a tight spot.
In a heartfelt revelation, renowned Nigerian artist Spyro shared an emotional moment that unfolded when his friend, Veekee James, came to his aid in a time of need. The singer, known for his hit “Who is your guy,” took to his verified Instagram account on November 1st, 2024, to recount how he jokingly mentioned that […]
Verstappen backs Bortoleto for Sauber seat
SAO PAULO, – Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto would have a seat in Formula One next season if triple world champion Max Verstappen was making the decision. There is only one clear vacancy remaining for 2025, at Swiss-based Sauber, and Red Bull driver Verstappen said Formula Two leader Bortoleto would be the man he would sign if […]