Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG block at buzzer
CHICAGO — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears. This time, it took a late touchdown and a blocked field goal. Love ran for a go-ahead score in the closing minutes, and Green Bay hung on to beat Chicago 20-19 on […]
Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm
DETROIT — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone broke his left forearm Sunday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries. Anzalone had three solo tackles and assisted on two stops during Detroit’s 52-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He 56 tackles this […]
Canadian GP agrees to carbon-reducing date change from 2026
Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix will be held in May instead of June from 2026 onwards to help reduce the sport’s carbon footprint and consolidate the European season into one consecutive period. Formula One said in a statement on Monday that the rescheduling to the third or fourth weekend of May would remove an additional […]
Ranieri turned down many offers before Roma retirement U-turn
Claudio Ranieri could only have been convinced to come out of retirement by either Cagliari or AS Roma, and had turned down plenty of offers before answering the call of home, the new Roma manager said on Friday. Ranieri announced his retirement at the end of last season after guiding Cagliari to Serie A safety, […]
President Tinubu appoints three Directors-General and one Special Adviser on public communication
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media. The new appointees are: (1) Mr. Bukola Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission (2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (3) Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — […]
Sporting KC part ways with club legends Johnny Russell, Tim Melia
Sporting Kansas City are moving on without captain Johnny Russell and goalkeeper Tim Melia in 2025. The team announced the departures of the two club legends Thursday, along with veterans Andreu Fontas and Remi Walter. The contracts have expired for all four players. Russell, 34, has played his entire MLS career with Sporting KC. The […]
Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP finals but semi-final spot not guaranteed
Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev. The match also marked the first time a […]
Brahim Diaz set to leave Real Madrid in 2026 amid financial restructuring
Real Madrid is reportedly preparing to sell several players, including Moroccan international Brahim Diaz, during the 2026 summer transfer window. The decision comes as the club seeks to address financial challenges following a ban on concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has impacted its revenue stream. According to Spanish newspaper Reliefio, four players have […]
“I found a dead bat on my bed a dayafter the election.”– Edo Gov. Monday Okpebholo.
In a rather unusual turn of events, Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, recounted a peculiar incident that occurred just a day after his victory in the September 21 governorship election. While he was anxiously awaiting the election results, he discovered a lifeless bat resting on his bed, a sight that certainly […]
“I want to follow Jesus” – Silvan Wallner announces retirement from football
In a surprising turn of events, Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has decided to hang up his boots at the tender age of 22, expressing a heartfelt commitment to his faith as the driving force behind his retirement. Wallner, who has openly stated his intention to “follow Jesus Christ” and honor the Sabbath, has made a […]