Replay Riddle: Grimsby Respond to EFL After Rule Breach Storm Against Man Utd
Grimsby Town’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United has been overshadowed by controversy after the club admitted to a technical breach in player registration. The League Two side stunned the football world on 27 August by knocking United out of the Carabao Cup competition, triumphing 12–11 on penalties after a thrilling 2–2 draw at […]
Aston Villa Denied Champions League Spot
Aston Villa’s hopes of securing a Champions League berth were dashed in a contentious 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, marred by a disallowed goal and a red card to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. With Newcastle United falling 1-0 to Everton, Villa were poised to clinch a top-four finish despite playing with 10 men […]
Norris Triumphs at Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered a flawless performance to claim his first-ever Monaco Grand Prix victory, dominating the race from pole to finish and securing his second win of the 2025 Formula 1 season. The British driver outpaced Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished second, while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took third, well ahead of Red Bull’s […]
Sabalenka Storms into French Open Second Round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka launched her French Open campaign in spectacular fashion, crushing Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0 in just one hour on Court Philippe Chatrier. The Belarusian dropped only one game, delivering a commanding performance under the roof, with five aces, 30 winners, and five breaks of her opponent’s serve. The three-time Grand Slam […]
Nigeria Urged to Harness Trillion-Dollar Sports Industry
The global sports industry, valued at an estimated $2.65 trillion, is a dynamic economic force that Nigeria must fully embrace, according to Honourable Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission. Speaking at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Olopade highlighted the sector’s untapped potential to drive national development, projecting that it could […]
Team Ogun Beats Golden Eaglets at NSF Football Semi-final
In a gripping semi-final at the National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games, host Team Ogun clinched a 2-1 victory over the Golden Eaglets on Saturday, earning a place in the men’s football final. The hard-fought win keeps Ogun’s dreams of a gold medal alive, thrilling local fans. The match was a tense battle, with […]
Coaches Association Congratulate Shaibu on NIS Appointment
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) has hailed the appointment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu as the new Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), describing it as a pivotal moment for Nigerian sports development. In a statement issued by NFCA President Isah Ladan Bosso, the association praised Shaibu’s extensive experience as […]
Xabi Alonso Named Real Madrid Manager for Next Three Seasons
Real Madrid CF has appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as its new manager for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, the club announced today. Alonso, a revered figure in Real Madrid and global football, played 236 official matches for the club between 2009 and 2014, securing six titles, including […]
Schumacher’s 2001 Ferrari F1 Car Fetches €15.98M at Auction
The Ferrari F2001, driven by Formula One icon Michael Schumacher to victory at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix, sold for €15.98 million (£13.43 million) at an RM Sotheby’s auction held before qualifying for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix. The sale set a record for the most expensive Schumacher-driven car ever auctioned and ranks as the […]
Djokovic Claims Historic 100th ATP Title
Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history, securing his 100th ATP singles title with a hard-fought comeback victory over Hubert Hurkacz in Geneva on Saturday. The Serbian star, 38, became only the third man in the Open era to reach this milestone, joining legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.Facing Poland’s Hurkacz, against whom […]