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Deontay Wilder has been handed a six-month medical suspension following his knockout defeat by Tyson Fury, another major blow to the Bronze Bomber’s boxing career. The American heavyweight was knocked down three times by the Gypsy King on his way to victory in their trilogy fight last weekend. Wilder was …

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has made a sensational return to management three years after leaving his role as Gunners manager. The Frenchman who is currently serving as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, is expected to be at the dugout in the 2022 Riyadh Season Cup, coaching a combined …

The Super Eagles revived their hopes of securing a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following a 2-0 win against the Wild Beasts of Central African Republic at the Stade Omnisport in Japoma, Douala on Sunday. Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen scored both goals for the West …

Deontay Wilder has been taken to hospital following his brutal knockout defeat to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas, though he won’t be kept overnight.   The American was knocked down on three occasions in a fight of the year contender. The bout was waved off immediately by referee Russell Mora …

Tyson Fury has labelled Deontay Wilder a ‘sore loser in boxing’ after the Bronze Bomber refused his Sportman’s gesture of an embrace and handshake which is common after a fight.   Deontay Wilder ‘a sore loser’ for refusing handshake after loss – Tyson Fury Fury ended Wilder’s challenge with a …

The Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will solidify their World Cup qualification when they take on the Les Fauves of Central African Republic in Douala on Sunday.   Mr. Pinnick, who is a FIFA Council Member, said on Thursday night that the …

The promoters of ‘Slap Fight’ say the combat sport will make its debut in Nigeria in October. Executive Director, TKK Sport, promoter of Slap Fight Nigeria, Abdullrahman Orosanya, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. According to him, the official launch date is yet to be picked, …

British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has finally reacted after loosing his heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk. Recall that the two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, was outboxed and dethroned by Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night, September 25th, 2021. Usyk, the Ukrian professional boxer who now hold the unified WBA, …

A Nigerian girl identified as Deborah Quickpen, has emerged winner of the just concluded U-10 Africa Youth Chess Championship in Ghana. Deborah, who is Nigeria’s youngest gold medalist amassed 8.0 points, to defeat Tunisia’s Hasnaoui Abrar in her 9th and final game. The 9-year-old Bayelsa-born chess prodigy, was crowned champion …

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress has becomes 2021 women’s Afrobasket champions. They retained their title. Today D’Tigress beat Mali 70-59 to claim the crown in Cameroon. With the win, D’Tigress have now lifted the Women Afrobasket title for the third consecutive time.