Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City on Saturday with a 1-0 triumph in the FA Cup final, securing their first-ever major trophy in a landmark moment at Wembley Stadium. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal, while goalkeeper Dean Henderson delivered a heroic performance to deny City and compound a turbulent season for Pep Guardiola’s side. Eze…
Paolini delivered a commanding performance to become the first Italian woman in four decades to win the Italian Open, defeating American Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in Saturday’s final. The 29-year-old Paolini, a late bloomer on the WTA circuit, thrilled the home crowd at Foro Italico with a straight-sets victory to secure her second career WTA…
A court in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday ordered the dismissal of Ednaldo Rodrigues as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), citing legal issues surrounding his employment agreement. Rodrigues had previously been suspended in 2023 following a court ruling that found irregularities in his 2022 election. However, he was reinstated after a Supreme Court…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN CHAMPS Uyo Grand Final wrapped up on May 9 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, bringing an end to a thrilling four-day athletics meet that showcased some of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. A total of 2,187 athletes competed in the season finale, which concluded with the unveiling of the Top 10…
By Ayomide Otitoju The much-anticipated grand finale of MTN Champs Season 3 officially commenced on Tuesday with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The four-day event has drawn 2,187 athletes from over 5,800 event entries, showcasing the best of Nigeria’s grassroots athletic talent. The ceremony was attended by top government…
Chelsea boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification with a commanding 3-1 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Liverpool, crowned champions for a record-equalling 20th time after last weekend’s emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham, looked off the pace in west London, showing signs of a title hangover. With little left…
By Ayomide Otitoju The grand finale of the MTN Champs Season 3 Lagos Continental Relays came to a thrilling close on April 12, 2025, at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) Sports Complex, delivering a vibrant blend of athletic excellence, family-friendly entertainment, and corporate camaraderie. Following several days of intense track and field events that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian chess champion and social entrepreneur, Tunde Onakoya, is set to embark on a 70-hour chess marathon in New York’s Times Square, aiming to break the Guinness World Record and raise support for educational initiatives for homeless children in Africa. Onakoya, 30, founder of the non-profit Chess in Slums Africa, made the…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with the Premier League leaders, the club announced on Friday. The 32-year-old Egyptian international, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, has scored 243 goals in 394 appearances, making him the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all…
