A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City’s claim for €122 million ($140 million) in compensation from FC Nantes related to the death of Argentine forward Emiliano Sala. Cardiff had filed the case in 2023 at the Nantes commercial court, seeking damages for lost income and other financial losses resulting from Sala’s death. The court…
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to claim his second ATP Miami Masters 1000 title, adding to his recent Indian Wells victory. Sinner became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to sweep both elite hard-court tournaments in California and Florida — the so-called “Sunshine Double” — without…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Football League, in partnership with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing together local educators, international coaches, and federation representatives to expand the sport across Africa. The initiative began with a Ghana-focused teachers clinic, providing approximately 40 educators…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Youth Charter has called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games delivers a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across member states. The appeal comes amid renewed global discussions on historical justice and reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade, including…
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent after just seven games in charge, the club confirmed on Sunday, as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Tudor, 47, oversaw five defeats in a 44-day tenure, leaving Spurs out of the Champions League and just one point above…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau leg of MTN CHAMPS Season 4 is underway at the Jos International Stadium, drawing participation from over 1,300 athletes representing 148 schools across the state. The competition has generated significant excitement in Jos, with government stakeholders describing the tournament as a valuable platform for discovering and nurturing emerging sporting talent….
By Ayomide Otitoju Real Madrid maintained pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, courtesy of a brace from Vinícius Júnior. After Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 earlier in the day, Madrid kept the gap to the champions at four points. The victory marked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Manchester City capitalised on a costly error by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to secure a 2-0 win and lift the League Cup at Wembley on Sunday, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in the second half. The match turned on Kepa’s mishap when he allowed Rayan Cherki’s cross to slip through his hands,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has affirmed that Senegal has the right to challenge the decision stripping it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, stressing that no country will receive preferential treatment. Speaking in a video interview released by CAF, Motsepe said all 54 member…
