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US move in Venezuela risks regional stability – UN

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect, by all, of international law, including the UN Charter. He’s…

CAF unveils new WAFCON trophy

Paul Dada

8 months ago

According to the football governing body, the new design represents more than a piece of silverware; it is a celebration…

Djokovic suffers epic defeat against Alcaraz in Wimbledon mauling

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The blockbuster rematch of last year’s five-set epic failed to live up to expectations as Alcaraz ripped the 37-year-old to…

Malaria affects Nigerian economy – ACOMIN

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She added that children who suffer repeated attacks of malaria are less able to learn and perform less well in…

Kudermetova secures Pan Pacific Open Title

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

Kudermetova's aggressive play allowed her to assert dominance early, breaking Pegula's serve for a 3-0 lead. However, a brief setback…

Naomi Osaka welcomes baby girl

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Last month, she mentioned that she and Cordae were considering unconventional names rather than standard ones.

2023 Wimbledon: Djokovic, Alcaraz move to 4th round

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday, while Elena Rybakina and Ons…

Djokovic’s victory march suffers with Wimbledon scheduling

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Novak Djokovic will have to postpone his day off and work overtime due to Wimbledon’s inflexible scheduling. When play was…

Wimbledon: Alcaraz blast past Chardy into second round

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Alcaraz, who returned to the top of the ATP rankings after winning the Queen's Club title on grass last week,…

Injured Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Kyrgios had a surgery on his left knee earlier this year and lost in his comeback match after a five-month…

Former world number one Wozniacki announces comeback

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your…

Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina get Wimbledon wildcards

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina has been given wildcard admission, according to…

Berrettini withdraws from Queen’s club

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Matteo Berrettini, the two-time reigning champion, has withdrawn from the Queen’s Club Championships, according to the world number 21. Reports…

Swiatek defeats Muchova, wins French Open crown

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The US Open champion also joined Seles and Naomi Osaka as the only women in the Open Era to win…

Rampant Ruud books French Open final meeting with Djokovic

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The result meant Rudd set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic begins French Open bid injury-free

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Earlier this month, the Serbian had to withdraw from the Madrid Open due to an elbow injury, and he needed…

Djokovic salutes ‘biggest rival’ Nadal

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Both players have a record 22 Grand Slam championships, but Djokovic can pull ahead at Roland Garros, where he has…

Alcaraz set to reclaim number one spot in Rome

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

With only five points separating the two players in the next set of rankings, Alcaraz will jump ahead of the…

Kvitova withdraws from Italian Open

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Italian Open begins on Tuesday and concludes on May 20, while Roland Garros begins on May 28.

Serena Williams debuts pregnancy bump at Met Gala

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

After welcoming daughter Olympia in 2017, the 23-time major winner announced last year that she was "evolving away from tennis,"…

Zverev reaches Monte Carlo Masters last 16

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

In the last 16, Zverev will face the winner of the match between third seed Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Sonego…

Jabeur secures spot in second straight Charleston Open

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Jabeur’s progress means she has reached her 11th WTA level final, marking her first since the 2022 US Open which…

Djokovic battles Tsitsipas in high stakes Australian Open final

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

They will rival the army of Serbian supporters who have gorged on Djokovic’s success since his first title at Melbourne…

Djokovic qualifies for Australian Open semi-finals

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Djokovic hasn't lost at Melbourne Park since 2018, and he has a 39-match winning streak in Australia. This now matches…

Russian, Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Fans were initially allowed to bring Russian and Belarusian flags to Melbourne Park as long as they did not cause…

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with knee injury

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Kyrgios would have surgery on the joint and thought he would recover in time to play at the Masters' tournament…

Nadal launches title defence as Australian Open ushers in new era

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The 36-year-old is third up at Rod Laver Arena, returning to the centre court where a year ago he conjured…

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Osaka has not played a competitive match since pulling out of a tournament in Tokyo in September with abdominal pain…

Ekpenyong wins 2022 Rainoil Tennis Tournament

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

In a similar vein, Marylove Edwards, 17, won the women's singles by defeating Anu Ayegbusi, 6-0, 2-0 rtd, after Ayegbusi…

Iga Swiatek wins Tennis Player of the Year

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

She topped the WTA rankings for the first time in April and went on to win eight titles during a…

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