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Sport

June 22, 2025

Italy cracks down on violence against referees

A change to the penal code will mean much tougher penalties, including potential jail time, for acts of violence against match officials.

Referee attacked on a football pitch
June 22, 2025

Star sprinter Favour Ofili dumps Nigeria for Turkey, blames AFN negligence

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has yet to issue an official response on Ms Ofili’s decision.

Favour Ofili
June 21, 2025

Nigeria Basketball Federation reschedules 2025 women’s league dates

Participating teams are advised to adhere strictly to the new schedule and ensure early preparation to guarantee full participation in all fixtures.

Basketball
June 21, 2025

Flamengo stun Chelsea in Club World Cup 3-1

Chelsea’s hopes were further dashed when Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card for a dangerous studs-up tackle in the 68th minute.

Flamengo/Chelsea
June 20, 2025

Liverpool complete signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen

The German International scored 57 goals in 197 Leverkusen appearances. 

Florian Wirtz
June 20, 2025

Ex-Ajax striker Quincy Promes extradited to Netherlands to begin sentence for drug trafficking

He was convicted for his role in smuggling more than a tonne of cocaine into the Netherlands from Belgium in 2020.

Quincy Promes
June 20, 2025

Sports institute DG reaffirms mandate for excellence

Mr Shaibu made this pledge on resumption of duty at the NIS headquarters, marking the beginning of his leadership at the institution.

Philips Shaibu (credit: per 2nd news)
June 20, 2025

Coach Madugu picks Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 20 others for 2025 WAFCON

The Falcons will play Portugal in Lisbon on Monday and will then take on the Black Queens of Ghana in Morocco on Sunday, June 29.

Super Falcons
June 19, 2025

NBA Los Angeles Lakers on sale to Chelsea co-owner, Mark Walter, for $10 billion

The sale of the Lakers franchise will be the most lucrative sports franchise sale in history if the deal is completed,

Lakers
June 18, 2025

Champions Liverpool open EPL campaign as 2025/26 season kicks off at Anfield

Champions Liverpool face Bournemouth in the season’s opening match as league organisers release the matchday schedules for the upcoming season.

EPL champions Liverpool