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Sports news

July 8, 2021

Minister seeks independent sports commission

“We intend to build a business model around sports in Nigeria.”

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)
July 7, 2021

FLASH: Cristiano Ronaldo opens new hotel in New York

The Portuguese superstar took to Twitter to announce the opening of his exquisite hotel, PestanaCR7, in Times Square.

CR7, Pestana
July 3, 2021

Injury forces tennis ‘bad boy’ Kyrgios to quit Wimbledon

“I tried to play as long as I could and I’m sorry I couldn’t give you any more.”

Nick Kyrgios
July 1, 2021

18-year-old Namibian smashes Falilat Ogunkoya’s 25-year African 400m record

Namibian Christene Mboma broke Nigeria’s Falilat Ogunkoya’s record running 48.54s at a world athletics meet in Poland on Wednesday.

Christene Mboma
July 1, 2021

We can’t afford to keep Messi, says Barca President Laporta

The just-expired Messi’s deal with Barcelona was the most expensive sporting deal for any player on the planet.

Laporta and Messi
June 30, 2021

Dortmund agree £77 million bid for Sancho

The much awaited deal will include some add-ons in the £77 million deal according to Football transfer oracle, Fabrizio Romano.

Jadon Sancho
June 29, 2021

Rafael Benitez signs three-year deal with Everton

The veteran coach joins the Toffees 11 years after he left their local rivals Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez
June 29, 2021

Volleyball Premier League to begin July 5: Official

“The number of participating teams will be ascertained on the day of arrival for the teams.”

Nigeria’s volleyball team
June 28, 2021

Senegal basketball team blocked from Olympics qualifiers amid coronavirus concerns

FIBA said Senegal would not attend the qualifiers in Belgrade after reporting coronavirus cases last week while in Germany for a tune-up game.

Senegal’s basketball team
June 28, 2021

Wimbledon gets underway despite delayed start

Spectators are required to wears masks while walking around the grounds but not while seated at the courts.

Wimbledon's logo