Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez, a three-weight world champion renowned for his devastating punching power, has died aged 69. Gomez, who won world titles at super-bantamweight, featherweight and super-featherweight, compiled an impressive professional record of 44 victories in 48 fights, with 42 of his wins coming by knockout. …
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Nigeria has recorded a historic achievement in international sports administration with the election of Adeyinka Samuel as President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF). This is contained in a statement issued by the federation on Sunday in Lagos. Samuel defeated the incumbent, Marie-France Dufour, at the federation’s elective Annual General …
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Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night. The 31-year-old was knocked down twice in the 10th round of the bout, which featured on the undercard of the Pierce O’Leary versus Mark …
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South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has left his position after five years in charge, with South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan confirming the Belgian’s departure on Friday. Broos’ contract officially expired on Friday, bringing an end to his tenure, which began in May 2021 after …
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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. The tense contest remained goalless after 90 minutes before substitute Ferran Torres delivered Spain’s second World Cup title. Argentina began with determination, creating dangerous moments, but Spain’s …
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Nigeria booked their place at the 2026 African Volleyball Nations Cup after coming from a set down to beat Benin Republic 3-1 at the ongoing Zone 3 qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Friday, July 17. The Nigerians recovered from a difficult start to claim a 21-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-20 victory and …
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the wider basketball community are in mourning following the death of forward Brandon Clarke at the age of 29. Clarke’s sports agency, Priority Sports, confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday. A cause of death was not disclosed. “We are beyond devastated by the passing …
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FORMER WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has extended an enticing opportunity to Anthony Joshua, suggesting a potential rematch that could revitalize Joshua’s world title aspirations. Currently holding the WBO Interim Championship and positioned as the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s title, Joseph Parker expressed interest in facing Joshua again during an …
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…Morocco/Portugal/Spain for 2030 WORLD football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup of 2034. FIFA’s choice has however come amid criticism from human rights groups and concern the decision by its congress could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. …
Read More »THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NAN) has predicted hazy and cloudy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged the North and North central regions of the country to experience dust haze with visibility range of 1km to 5km. It anticipated …
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