Category: Sports

The controversial return of the boxing legend, Mike Tyson to the ring with Youtuber Jake Paul ended in defeat for the legend, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.The eight-round bout which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington was streamed live on Netflix and played...

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father. The 28-year-old shared the heart breaking news on his Instagram story shortly after the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Benin Republic. On Thursday night, Nwabali posted a brief yet emotional message, captioning it “RIP Dad” alongside a crying emoji. Condolences...

In Abidjan, Nigeria and Benin shared the spoils, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Nigeria had already secured qualification for AFCON 2025 before the match, following Libya’s surprise victory over Rwanda in Kigali. Benin took an early lead in the 16th minute when Tijani capitalized on an error by Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali, scoring a goal that...

Premier League referee David Coote has found himself at the center of controversy after videos allegedly depicting him engaged in inappropriate behavior went viral online. In one of the videos, Coote appears to be sniffing a white powder substance in what looks like a UEFA-sponsored hotel room. The video, reportedly taken after the Euro 2024...

Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder has received a two-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while under the influence of alcohol. In addition to the sexual assault charge, Ben Yedder was also found guilty of driving under the influence. During the trial, the 34-year-old forward stated that he was too...

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s, is...

Ecuadorian footballer Marco Ángulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22 following a car accident.Ángulo, a midfielder, had built an impressive career playing for Independiente Juniors, Independiente del Valle, and FC Cincinnati, and was currently on loan at L.D.U. Quito from the American club.He was an instrumental part of Independiente del Valle’s success...

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary forward known for his time with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus received the Platinum Quinas award from the Portuguese Football Federation at the Quinas de Ouro gala held on November 11, 2024.The award, presented by the Portuguese Football Federation, recognizes Ronaldo’s extraordinary achievements with the national team, including a record-breaking...

At the Budapest summit on November 7, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron called for an answer to a basic question: does Europe want to write history on its own or live in a history written by others?“Essentially, the question we have to answer is do we want to read a story written by others? The...

Ikorodu City secured their first win of the NPFL season with an impressive 2-1 victory over Katsina United, ending Katsina’s two-year unbeaten record at home. This achievement adds to Ikorodu City coach Nurudeen Aweroro’s remarkable season, which has included shattering Rivers United’s unbeaten run and defeating a side managed by Nigerian legend Daniel Amokachi on...