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CHELSEA

Chelsea Hit Five Past West Ham to Secure First Win of Season

Chelsea finally got their campaign up and running with a ruthless 5-1 demolition of West Ham, condemning the Hammers to a record-equalling ninth Premier League season of back-to-back opening defeats. Lucas Paqueta’s thunderous sixth-minute strike gave the home fans brief hope, but

August 23, 2025

SWIATEK

Swiatek Outlasts Paolini to Seal Historic Cincinnati Win

Iga Swiatek claimed her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday, defeating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in a gripping final. The Polish star, a six-time Grand Slam champion, showed resilience after an early stumble, converting all six of her break-point chances to

by Olatunji Olajide

August 19, 2025

D'TIGERS

D’Tigers Outgun Cameroon to Seal AfroBasket Quarter-Final Spot

Nigeria’s D’Tigers stormed into the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket with a commanding 99-90 win over Cameroon in Luanda, sealing top spot in their group with a perfect record. Both teams entered the decisive clash unbeaten, but after Cameroon’s fast 5-0

by Olatunji Olajide

August 18, 2025

vitinha

Vitinha Strike Gets PSG Past Nantes in Ligue 1 Opener

Paris Saint-Germain began their bid for a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown with a narrow 1-0 win over Nantes, extending the Canaries’ winless run on opening day to nine matches. Luis Enrique rotated heavily after Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup triumph, leaving stars

by Olatunji Olajide

August 18, 2025

ESPANYOL

Espanyol Stun Atletico with Opening Day Comeback

Espanyol produced a shock on the opening weekend of LaLiga, coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the RCDE Stadium and end an eight-match winless run against Diego Simeone’s side. Atleti’s forward Julián Álvarez looked set to be the difference

by Olatunji Olajide

August 18, 2025

Moses Itauma

Moses Itauma Floors Dillian Whyte in First-Round KO

British heavyweight Moses Itauma announced himself on the big stage with a brutal first-round knockout of veteran Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The 20-year-old southpaw needed less than three minutes to dismantle the former world title challenger, sending him crashing

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

Barcelona

Barcelona Begin Title Defence with Contentious Win at Mallorca

Barcelona opened their La Liga title defence with a 3–0 victory at Mallorca, though the result came wrapped in controversy after the hosts were reduced to nine men. Raphinha set the tone midway through the first half, heading home from a superb

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

Haaland

Haaland at the Double as City Crush Wolves in Season Opener

Manchester City began their Premier League campaign in dominant fashion, sweeping aside Wolverhampton Wanderers 4–0 at Molineux to continue their remarkable head-to-head dominance with a tenth win in 11 league meetings. The Cityzens made a slow start and were given an early

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

Kane n Diaz

Kane and Díaz Fire Bayern to Beckenbauer Super Cup Glory

Bayern Munich claimed the first edition of the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup, defeating Stuttgart 2–1 at the MHPArena to lift the trophy for a record 11th time. The renamed showpiece, honouring Bayern’s late legendary captain, saw Harry Kane open the scoring midway

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

richarlison

Richarlison Inspires Perfect Premier League Start for Thomas Frank’s Spurs

Thomas Frank’s first Premier League outing as Tottenham boss ended in style as Richarlison struck twice in a 3–0 win over Burnley that showcased flair, control, and early promise for the new era in north London. The Brazilian opened the scoring on

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

tobi

Tobi Amusan, Ofili, Nathaniel Light Up Silesia Diamond League

Nigeria’s stars rose to the occasion at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland, with Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, and Ezekiel Nathaniel delivering standout performances that kept the country firmly in the global spotlight. Amusan, Nigeria’s queen of the track, showed her trademark

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

D'tigers

D’Tigers and Cameroon Set for AfroBasket Blockbuster

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will face Cameroon in a decisive Group B contest at the 2025 AfroBasket on Sunday in Luanda by 5:30pm WAT, with both sides unbeaten and eyeing an automatic place in the quarterfinals. Nigeria top the group on points difference after

by Olatunji Olajide

August 17, 2025

SABALENKA 1

Sabalenka and Gauff Stunned as Alcaraz Battles Through in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Open delivered major shocks on Friday as world number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Coco Gauff were both eliminated, while Carlos Alcaraz survived a stern test to book his place in the semi-finals. Top seed and defending champion Sabalenka was

by Olatunji Olajide

August 16, 2025

AFRO BASKET

AfroBasket: D’Tigers Storm Past Tunisia to Maintain Perfect Start

Nigeria’s D’Tigers kept their perfect record intact at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship, overpowering Tunisia 87–66 in a commanding Group B display in Luanda. Right from the tip-off at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda, the defending champions set the tone, racing to

by Olatunji Olajide

August 16, 2025

LIVERPOOL 2

Liverpool Edge Bournemouth in Late Anfield Drama

Liverpool began the defence of their Premier League crown with a pulsating 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, sealed by two goals in the final minutes on an emotional night at Anfield. Before kick-off, the stadium paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother

by Olatunji Olajide

August 16, 2025

d'tigerss

D’Tigers Face Holders Tunisia in Key AfroBasket Clash

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will look to strengthen their bid for a second continental crown when they take on defending champions Tunisia in their second group game at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket in Angola on Friday. The 2015 champions opened their campaign with

by Olatunji Olajide

August 15, 2025

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