Djokovic wins 100th Wimbledon match, Sinner cruises to last 16
On a day of history and spectacle at Centre Court, Novak Djokovic stormed into the Wimbledon fourth round with a commanding straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic, marking his 100th victory at SW19 in style, while world No.1 Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat in his own serene march into the second week. Djokovic wasted no time in dismissing his Davis...
Doué and Dembele fire PSG past Bayern in Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain booked a dramatic Club World Cup semifinal spot with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, but the night in Atlanta was overshadowed by a harrowing ankle injury to Jamal Musiala and a chaotic finish that saw two PSG players sent off. With the match finely poised after an end-to-end first half, it was 20-year-old Désiré Doué who broke...
Verstappen beats McLaren duo to British GP pole
Max Verstappen delivered a stunning final lap to deny McLaren a front-row lockout and snatch pole for the British Grand Prix, edging Oscar Piastri by just 0.103 seconds in a qualifying session brimming with tension, talent, and tiny margins. Piastri had looked poised to seal pole until Verstappen’s Red Bull came alive when it mattered most, exploiting the high-speed nature...
Diogo Jota and André Silva laid to rest as football world pays tribute
The football world stood still in Gondomar, Portugal, as players, coaches, and fans came together in sorrow and solidarity to say goodbye to Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following their tragic deaths in a car crash in Spain. Jota, 28, and Silva, who played for Penafiel in Portugal’s second tier, were travelling from Zamora back to England...
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semifinal
Cole Palmer opened the scoring and Malo Gusto’s late deflected cross sealed it as Chelsea edged past Palmeiras 2-1 to reach the Club World Cup semifinals, surviving a spirited Brazilian comeback in front of a raucous Philadelphia crowd. Chelsea looked in control from the outset at Lincoln Financial Field, bossing possession and probing Palmeiras’ makeshift defence. Palmer, once again the...
Fluminense edge Al Hilal to reach Club World Cup semifinals
Brazilian side Fluminense continued their unlikely Club World Cup charge with a spirited 2-1 win over Saudi giants Al Hilal in Orlando, booking their place in the semifinals with a performance full of heart, grit, and belief. Underdogs from the outset, Fluminense opened the scoring with a moment of sheer class from Matheus Martinelli. The midfielder curled a sublime left-footed...
Thomas Partey denies rape allegations through Lawyer
Thomas Partey’s legal team has broken its silence after the former Arsenal midfielder was formally charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. His lawyer insists the Ghanaian international has “fully cooperated” with authorities and is determined to clear his name. Speaking on behalf of the 32-year-old, criminal defence solicitor Jenny Wiltshire confirmed that Partey “denies all the charges...
CAF increases WAFCON 2024 prize money by 100%
In a powerful statement of intent, CAF has announced a 100% increase in prize money for the winners of the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking the top reward to $1 million as part of a sweeping 45% rise in total tournament payouts. The move, revealed by CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe, underscores the confederation’s growing commitment...
Former Arsenal star Partey charged with sexual assault
Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal midfielder, has been formally charged with multiple sexual offences by London’s Metropolitan Police, following an investigation that dates back nearly two years. The 32-year-old is facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women, with the alleged incidents taking place between 2021 and 2022. Partey is set to appear at...
Nico Williams snubs Barcelona to sign new deal with Athletic Club until 2035
Just when it seemed Barcelona had their man, Nico Williams chose loyalty over lure, signing a new long-term contract with Athletic Club that will keep him in Bilbao until 2035. Barcelona were confident. Sporting director Deco spoke publicly of Williams’ “desire to join,” and president Joan Laporta signalled their readiness to activate his €58 million release clause. But in a...
