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...
Didi Dramani appointed new head coach of Hearts of Oak on two-year deal
Accra Hearts of Oak have officially appointed former Asante Kotoko and Black Stars assistant coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The decision marks a significant move in the club's restructuring of its technical team ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Dramani takes over from Ivorian coach Aboubakar Ouattara, who is expected to...
Indiana Pacers force Game 7 after dominant win over Thunder
With their season hanging by a thread, the Indiana Pacers delivered a fearless, all-hands-on-deck performance to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91, forcing a blockbuster Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Led by Obi Toppin’s 20-point burst and a vintage team display, the Pacers refused to bow out on their home court. It was Indiana’s sixth straight win at Gainbridge...
Igor Jesus goal stuns PSG as Botafogo win 1-0 at Club World Cup
Botafogo delivered the upset of the Club World Cup so far, stunning reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in front of a raucous Rose Bowl crowd. Igor Jesus provided the game’s only goal with a brilliant solo effort late in the first half, silencing PSG and sending the Brazilian fans into wild celebration. His strike ended the French champions’...
Messi scores stunner as Inter Miami beat Porto in Club World Cup
Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass on the world stage, bending home a sublime free-kick to seal Inter Miami’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over FC Porto, and write another chapter in football history. On a humid night inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Messi’s left-footed thunderbolt sent the crowd of over 70,000 into delirium. Chants of “Messi! Messi!” echoed through the arena as...
