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Sport

July 20, 2023

Civil servants watching Women’s World Cup allowed to resume work late in Brazil

“On days when the games are held at 7:30 a.m., the working hours will start at 11 a.m. Brasilia time,” an ordinance said.

BRAZIL WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM and President Lula Da Silva
July 19, 2023

Gombe United coach quits, blames poor condition of service

He said the failure of the state government to pay match bonuses as well as ensure the welfare of the team had remained a distraction to him as a coach.

Gombe United
July 19, 2023

Athletic Integrity Unit charges Tobi Amusan with anti-doping violation

“I am a CLEAN ATHLETE, and I am regularly; (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU,” stated Tobi Amusan.

Tobi Amusan
July 19, 2023

Bayern Munich disgrace Rottach-Egern, wallop club 27-0 in pre-season match

At halftime, Bayern Munich were already 18:0 up thanks to a hattrick by Serge Gnabry.

Bayern Munich (Credit : Planet sport)
July 18, 2023

Ryan Giggs cleared of assault charges levelled by ex-girlfriend

His trial in August last year lasted four weeks, and after more than 20 hours of discussion, the jury could not reach a judgement.

Ryan Giggs (Credit: Twitter)
July 18, 2023

Saudi League: Ronaldo disses Messi’s MLS, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1; spares EPL

“It’s a fact. When I joined Juventus, Serie A was dead, and then after I signed…it was revived.”

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
July 17, 2023

After 24 years, African representatives seek new continent’s heights as FIFA Women’s World Cup begins

They made their World Cup debut in the 2019 edition, where the team exited in the group stage.

Super Falcons, Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, Copper Queens of Zambia
July 17, 2023

Wanda Diamond League: Amusan wins 100m hurdles, sets new record

Amusan, the world record holder in women’s 100m hurdles, won the race ahead of the U.S. duo Kendra Harrison and Ali Nia.

Wanda Diamond League (Credit ; Youtube)
July 16, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Falcons arrive Brisbane camp

The World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is scheduled from July 20 to August 20.

Super Falcons
July 16, 2023

All hail Alcaraz as he ends Djokovic’s long Wimbledon reign

Djokovic finally met his match as he ran out of ideas to stop young gun Alcaraz from hurtling towards the title in the grasscourt major.

Carlos Alcaraz (Credit: BBC)