Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC ended in disappointment on Saturday night after the former two-division champion suffered a first-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor appeared to injure his knee just over a minute into the contest while exchanging strikes with Holloway. The Irish fighter struggled to remain…
England have received a timely morale boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson rejoining the squad after undergoing successful surgery on a broken arm. The veteran midfielder suffered the injury during post-match celebrations following England’s victory over Mexico and was initially left behind for treatment. Although he…
From Marcus Nkire Australian rising star Maya Joint claimed the biggest victory of her career after defeating Serena Williams in the opening round of Wimbledon, extending a tournament already filled with major upsets. Williams, who returned to the All England Club after receiving a wildcard entry into the singles draw, was unable to mark her…
From Marcus Nkire Paris, France — and delivered a Champions League spectacle for the ages on Tuesday night, as the French champions claimed a narrow 5–4 victory in a pulsating semi-final first leg. From the opening whistle at the Parc des Princes, the contest unfolded at a ferocious pace, with both sides trading attacks and…
From Marcus Nkire Jake Paul has revealed that he required a second operation on his jaw following his knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in their December bout. The fight, held at Miami’s Kaseya Center, was a high-profile match backed by Netflix and widely discussed across the boxing world. Paul, who has transitioned from online personality…
From David Joseph Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz is expected to spend more time on the sidelines after picking up a muscular injury, according to reports. The setback arrives shortly after the German international made his return from a long spell out, adding another interruption during an already stop-start season for the 26-year-old. Havertz had shown…
From Moses Hope Santos coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda says the club is pleased with Neymar’s progress after knee surgery but stressed that the forward will only return once he is physically ready, as per ESPN. Neymar, who celebrated his 34th birthday this week, rejoined team training for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on…
Marcus Nkire Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie, has said the Niger Delta Games should evolve into a sustainable talent-development platform capable of producing athletes who will fly Nigeria’s flag at global competitions. Ebie spoke during a review retreat organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited for stakeholders involved in the upcoming second edition…
From Marcus Nkire Excitement brews as the Niger-Delta Games (NDG) swing by once again. An event with a heightened competitive edge, a penchant for the limelight and captivating highlights enough to engineer satisfying sporting memories that last a lifetime. With the 2026 edition firmly slated for the 20th to 27th of February as announced recently,…
By Shola Bademi Nigeria and Morocco will battle for a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they meet in a highly anticipated semi-final clash on Wednesday night in Rabat. The encounter, to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, pits Africa’s most decorated football nation against the tournament…
