Vondrousova topples Sabalenka to reach Berlin Final vs Wang
Marketa Vondrousova delivered a grass-court masterclass to oust world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 in Berlin, booking her first final since lifting the Wimbledon in 2023. The Czech left-hander was in total control, dictating play with fearless shot-making and precise serving to cap a resurgent run that’s seen her bounce back from injury and ranking setbacks. Sabalenka, fresh from a...
Black Queens Set for key international friendlies ahead of WAFCON 2024
The Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens, are set to ramp up preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with three international friendly matches against Malawi, Botswana, and long-time rivals Nigeria. The fixtures form part of head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s broader strategy to fine-tune the squad’s tactical setup. This will foster team chemistry and enhance...
Nuno Espírito Santo signs new three-year deal at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have handed manager Nuno Espírito Santo a new three-year contract, rewarding the Portuguese tactician for a stunning turnaround that brought European football back to the City Ground for the first time in nearly three decades. Nuno’s fresh deal follows a landmark 2023/24 campaign that defied expectations. Appointed in December amid relegation fears, he not only secured Forest’s Premier...
Olise sends Bayern into Club World Cup knockouts with late strike
Michael Olise stepped up in the dying minutes to fire Bayern Munich into the Club World Cup knockout stages, sealing a dramatic 2-1 win over Boca Juniors at the Hard Rock Stadium. With the match delicately poised at 1-1 and Bayern wasteful in front of goal, Olise provided the decisive spark in the 84th minute, curling home a crucial strike...
Katie Boulter’s Nottingham reign ends in Quarter-Final thriller against McCartney Kessler
Katie Boulter’s impressive winning streak at the Nottingham Open came to a dramatic end as she was ousted by American McCartney Kessler in a gripping quarter-final showdown. The two-time defending champion fell 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 after two hours and nine minutes on court, bringing her 12-match unbeaten run at the event to a halt. Boulter, the British number two and world...
U.S. Visa refusals force Senegal to cancel AfroBasket camp
Senegal’s preparations for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament have taken an unexpected turn, after visa denials derailed plans for a high-performance training camp in the United States. The team, historically one of Africa’s most dominant forces in women’s basketball, was set to travel to the U.S. for a 10-day camp beginning June 22. However, the visas of five players and seven...
Aryna Sabalenka fights off four match points to stun Rybakina in Berlin
Aryna Sabalenka dug deep into her champion’s toolkit to pull off a stunning comeback against Elena Rybakina, saving four match points to win 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (6) in a gripping Berlin Open quarterfinal clash. With the match seemingly slipping away at 2-6 in the final-set tiebreak, the world No.1 summoned a storm of resilience, turning defence into defiance. A...
Kevin Durant buys minority stake in PSG through strategic partnership
NBA icon Kevin Durant is stepping further into the global football spotlight, acquiring a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain as part of a strategic partnership with the club’s Qatari ownership. Durant, a two-time NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, is investing in PSG through his media and investment platform, Boardroom, co-founded with longtime business partner Rich Kleiman. The agreement, announced...
Flamengo shock Chelsea with stunning second-half comeback at Club World Cup
Flamengo roared back from a goal down to claim a dramatic 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Club World Cup Group D showdown, tightening their grip on top spot in style at Lincoln Financial Field. Chelsea took an early lead through Pedro Neto, whose composed finish in the 9th minute capped a lively start for the Premier League side. The...
Jubilee House saves GH₵120,000 monthly after President Mahama cancels TV subscriptions – Kwakye Ofosu
The presidency is saving approximately GH₵120,000 every month following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to cancel all satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, according to Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The move, aimed at cutting unnecessary government spending, means no office at the seat of government will maintain subscriptions to DStv or any...
