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Qian Yang of China wins Olympic gold in shooting

China’s Qian Yang wins first Tokyo Olympics gold medal

China's Qian Yang has won the first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games in the women’s 10-metre air rifle…
Ahmed Musa joins Fatih Karagumruk

Why I left Kano Pillars for Fatih Karagumruk – Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who left Kano Pillars after three months and signed for the Turkish professional football club…
Julius Ssekitoleko behind in a fac cap while being returned to Uganda

Ugandan weightlifter Ssekitoleko deported from Japan

Ugandan weightlifter, Julius Ssekitoleko, who absconded from his pre-Olympics training camp in Japan has been deported to Uganda.
Ethiopia represented at the Tokyo Olympic parade by just two athletes

Ethiopia, UAE shun IOC directive on Olympic flag bearers

Ethiopia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and a few other countries shunned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) directive on gender flag…
Benzema out of Madrid's clash with Girona, Rodrygo a doubt

Real Madrid striker Benzema tests positive for COVID-19

French international and Real Madrid forward, karim Benzema has tested positive for COVID-19.
Premier League

Premier League makes COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for players, club staff

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku  The Premier League has made it compulsory for players, fans and club staff to have received two…
Manchester United complete signing of Jadon Sancho

Manchester United officially complete Jadon Sancho deal

Manchester United have officially completed the £72.9m signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. United announced they had reached a…
Son named Tottenham captain after Kane departure

Son Heung-min extends contract with Tottenham

Tottenham’s forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract at the club, keeping him in London until 2025.
Tokyo Olympics open formally

Tokyo puts up show spectacular at Olympic opening

Tokyo expectedly put up a spectacular show as Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony with choreography displays showcasing Japan's culture.
Christian Eriksen

‘Eriksen’s football career in Italy not possible with defibrillator’

Danish international footballer Christian Eriksen will not be able to continue his career with Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan…
Nigeria’s Toko misses out on quarter-finals in rowing competition

Olympic: Esther Toko opens Nigeria’s account, takes 5th spot

Esther Toko became the first Nigerian athlete to compete at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, taking to the water…

Richarlison grabs hat-trick as Brazil thrash Germany in Olympics football

Richarlison grabbed a hat-trick on Thursday as Brazil thrashed Germany 4-2 in their first football match at the 2020 Tokyo…
David Alaba during his first training with Real Madrid

Alaba completes first Real Madrid training session

The newest Real Madrid recruit, David Alaba completed his first training session on Thursday, a day after his unveiling.
Eden Hazard speaks on "delicate situation" at Real Madrid

Reports: Madrid offer Eden Hazard back to Chelsea

Real Madrid are looking to sell winger Eden Hazard this summer and reports have it that intermediaries have reached out…
Tottenham unveil new Nike away kit for next season

Tottenham unveil new Nike away kit for next season

Tottenham Hotspur have unveiled their all-new Nike away kit which will be worn for the 2021/22 season
Guinea not coming to Tokyo Olympic Games

Guinea boycotts Tokyo Olympic Games

West Africa's country of Guinea will not take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games, the sports ministry announced late Wednesday.
Andy Murray draws Felix Auger-Aliassime in Tokyo

Murray faces obstacle Auger-Aliassime in Olympic first round

Andy Murray will face Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening round of Tokyo Olympics, as he guns for a hat-trick…
Funke Oshonaike battles for Olympic medal from Saturday

Tokyo Olympics: Oshonaike, Edem begin table tennis action Saturday

Funke Oshonaike will take on Liu Juan of U.S. on Saturday as Team Nigeria begin their quest for a medal…
Kentaro Kobayashi

Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony director Kobayashi fired

The creative director of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, a day ahead of the event.
COVID-19: 12 more cases recorded at Olympics

COVID-19: 12 more cases recorded at Olympics

A day before the Tokyo Olympics officially open, organizers have reported 12 coronavirus cases linked to the Games.
Inter Milan strikers Lukaku and Martinez

Inter Milan, Arsenal cancel U.S. tour over Covid-19

Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to…

Tokyo 2020: Netherlands put 10 goals past hapless Zambian Women team 

Vivianne Miedema scored four goals as Netherlands Women football team beat hapless Zambian side 10-3 in their first match at…

Sweden stun world champions U.S in Olympics Women football

The Tokyo Olympics started with a bang on Wednesday, after a one-year postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Sweden routing…
Julius Ssekitoleko, Ugandan athlete who fled his camp in Tokyo

Missing Ugandan weightlifter Ssekitoleko found in Tokyo

Julius Ssekitoleko, Ugandan weightlifter who absconded from his pre-Olympics training camp in Japan has been found .
IOC President Thomas Bach: Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics

IOC chooses Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee confirmed Brisbane, Australia, as host of the 2032 Summer Olympics.
2027: 'No design to have just APC on ballot,' Sunday Dare clears air

Team Nigeria will compete in Tokyo to win medals – Dare

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare said Team Nigeria would be competing for medals at the Tokyo 2020…
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua speaks on Oleksandr Usyk

Boxing champion, Anthony Joshua said his next opponent Oleksandr Usyk is as good as Tyson Fury.
Jamie Kermond Australian showjumper suspended for doping

Australian showjumper Jamie Kermond suspended for doping

Equestrian Australia has suspended showjumper Jamie Kermond from partaking in the Tokyo Olympics after he returned a positive sample for…
Japan's softball team crush Australia in opening Olympic Game

Japan, USA win as Tokyo Olympics Games begin

Host nation Japan won the first event of the pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, crushing Australia 8-1 in a spectatorless softball…
Giannis Antetokounmpo clinches NBA title for Milwaukee Bucks

Greek-Nigerian Antetokounmpo powers Milwaukee Bucks to NBA title

The Milwaukee Bucks, powered by a masterpiece from Greek-Nigerian forward Giannis Sina Adetokunbo Antetokounmpo, ended their 50-year wait for a…