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Liverpools new manager, Arne Slot, delivered a statement victory with a 3-0 demolition of Manchester United at Old Trafford, extending his perfect start to life in the Premier League. Luis Diazs brace and a goal from Mohamed Salah handed Liverpool a dominant win, keeping them tied at the top of

Sol Bamba, the former Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian defender, has passed away at the age of 39. The Ivory Coast centre-back, who began his career with Paris St-Germain and also played for Dunfermline and Middlesbrough, was a key part of the Cardiff squad that

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday that it has rescinded the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as head coach after contract negotiations fell through. While the NFF had introduced Labbadia as the new coach of the Super Eagles earlier in the week, this agreement has no

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz experienced a surprising elimination in the second round of the US Open, suffering a comprehensive loss to unseeded Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp. Alcaraz had aimed to achieve a rare feat, aspiring to join the ranks of Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal as the t

Nigerias womens basketball team, DTigress, claimed the eighth spot in the latest FIBA ranking, as announced by the world basketball governing body on Thursday. This landmark achievement makes the Nigerian team the first African team, male or female, to break into the top 10 of the FIBA

Cristiano Ronaldo , a name that has become synonymous with excellence in European football, is set to receive a prestigious honor from UEFA, solidifying his status as the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League. The special award will be presented by UEFA President Aleksander C

France has again revolutionised the opening ceremony experience with a dynamic and unparalleled Paralympic Summer Games event. Paris moved away from the usual stadium setting in line with its tradition of daring innovation. The groundbreaking event unfolded on the renowned Place de la C

Defending champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open third round on Wednesday after Laslo Djere retired in the third set of a pulsating encounter. Djokovic was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere decided to end the match. Both players had called for the physio at the Arthur Ashe Stadi

Referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will enjoy a significant boost in the 2024/25 season, with their pay set to increase by 50% and the addition of new communication gadgets. The season kicks off on Saturday, and this decision follows a commitment made by the NPFL board chairm