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Tennis: Serena Williams to meet Li Na in semi-final

Top seed Serena Williams raced through a 16-minute opening set en route to an easy 6-0, 6-4 quarter-final victory over…

Tennis: Djokovic, Murray knocked out in Cincinnati

World number one Novak Djokovic’s bid to become the first man to win all nine Masters titles was ended by…

Basketball: Nigeria names squad for 2013 Afrobasket

Bamidele Olowosagba The Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, has announced the 12 players that would represent the country’s male national team,…

Okagbare wins bronze, Ivorian Ahoure silver in 200m

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare and Ivory Coast’s Murielle Ahoure recorded a first in World Athletics Championship when both of them, as…

Okagbare Wants To Be Like Bolt

The tall ambition of Nigeria’s superwoman, Blessing Okagbare is to be like Jamaica’s superman, sprint sensation Usain Bolt someday. “A…

IAAF World Tourney: Nigeria Qualify For 4x400m Relay Final

Team Nigeria early today qualified for the final of the 4x400m Women’s Relay at the ongoing IAAF World Athletics Championships…

Table Tennis: Toriola, Oshoniake For Lagos Int’l Classics

Nigeria will be represented by some of her talented table tennis stars in the forthcoming Lagos International Table Tennis Classics.…

‘Lagos Classics Good For Nigerian Players’

President of African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Khaled El-Salhy, has said that the Lagos International Table Tennis Classics will serve…

Boxing: Knocks For NBF On Development

From 16-24  August, more than 500 boxers are expected to hit the Brai Ayonote Boxing Gym, National Stadium, Lagos western…

Tennis: Federer digs deep to beat Haas

Roger Federer dodged an upset Thursday as he rallied to overcome Tommy Haas 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 to move into the…

Tennis: Cincinnati Masters results

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a first title at the Cincinnati Masters while Roger Federer kept alive his bid…

IAAF Tourney: Okagbare Qualifies For 200m Semi Final

Reigning Nigeria’s 200m champion, Blessing Okagbare, has qualified for the 200m semi final in the ongoing World Athletics Championships in…

You Must Remain Focused, Coach Tells Okagbare

Gad Onumaegbu, a retired athletics coach, has urged Blessing Okagbare to put behind her the disappointment of her sixth position…

Tennis: Nigeria’s Serena Goes On Training Tour

Tennis prodigy Serena Teluwo, will leave the shores of Nigeria on a training tour of Europe and Asia on Friday,…

Tennis: Bartoli, Wimbledon champion retires

France’s Wimbledon champion, Marion Bartoli has made a surprise announcement that she is retiring from tennis. She made the announcement…

Arsenal target, Luiz Gustavo to join Wolfsburg

Arsenal has ended up catching the air as its latest transfer target, Bayern Munich’s midfielder, Luiz Gustavo has chosen to…

Nigeria defeats South Africa in friendly

Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat hosts Bafana Bafana in the international friendly in South Africa Wednesday, with two goals in the…

Federation Cup: NFF, Lagos Agree On 15 Sept For Grand Finale

Organisers, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and host city, Lagos on Wednesday agreed to hold the grand finale of this…

Eaglets Coaches Remain Focus Despite MRI Test

Head coach of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba (MFR) and his lieutenants remain upbeat about producing a strong team ahead…

‘Eagles’ ‘ll Beat Bafana Anyday’

Assistant Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,  Mr James Peters, has assured that the Super Eagles would defeat their…

Mandela Challenge: Igesund Dares Stephen Keshi

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi may pride himself as coach and player that has won the African Cup of Nations,…

DStv League: Final Four Playoffs Teams Emerged

Former Nigeria basketball league champions, Kano Pillars of Kano and Union Bank of Lagos would lead other teams from the…

Glo Premier League: ‘Enyimba Now Team To Beat’

Enyimba striker, Chimezie Amanfor has said his side are capable of defeating any team in the 2012/13 Glo Premier League…

Sharks Vow To Beat Dolphins

Sharks winger, Anthony Okemmiri has said his side need the three points in the Port Harcourt derby more than hosts…

Tennis: Stephens knocks out Sharapova, Federer wins

CINCINNATI (AFP) – American Sloane Stephens snatched her second major scalp of the season as she toppled former champion Maria…

Mikel Out Of Bafana Clash

Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi will not take part in Wednesday’s clash against Bafana Bafana due to a minor illness.…

I Take Solace In God —Okagbare

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare won’t lose her sleep for failing to live up to expectations in the Women’s 100m final at…

Ahead U-17 W/Cup: 6 Eaglets Fail MRI Tests

Nigeria will have to build a new team for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup after a fresh MRI scan…

Volleyball: Team Lagos Captain Hails Mates Despite Loss

Captain of Team Lagos Volleyball female team, Oshuo Christana, has said that she is not disappointed despite her team’s 3-0…

Mandella Challenge: Glo Charges Eagles To Beat Bafana

Leading telecommunications company, Globacom, has enjoined the Super Eagles to ensure victory over Bafana Bafana of South Africa as they…