Man finds Mississippi governor's wedding ring in 'old couch' decades after it went missing, gov says
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Friday said he’d gotten back his original wedding ring, decades after it first went missing, after someone found it “in an old couch.”
North Dakota woman's Halloween decoration freaks out neighbors, prompts police response
Becky Muhs gave her neighborhood a big scare after putting up the first of this year’s Halloween decorations, but probably not in the way she intended.
Jose Mourinho singled out “special” Scott McTominay but questioned the mental toughness of some of his other Manchester United players after a 3-1 defeat at West Ham.
Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in all three of his team's goals as Juventus came from behind to beat Napoli 3-1 in a Serie A top-of-the-table clash on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Real Madrid, for the second consecutive time, were unable to take advantage of a major slip-up from La Liga leaders Barcelona and played out a goalless stalemate against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Welcome to the Arsenal live blog, where we'll bring you the latest Gunners news. The Unai Emery era is well and truly underway, with five wins from the last five league games.
Alex Iwobi has revealed how Unai Emery has boosted his confidence this season and inspired his much improved performances. The Nigeria international has struggled for the past 18 months after breaking through into the first-team in fine style under ...
That was a reference to the whitewash Europe suffered in the opening session in 2016 and such a nightmare start was on the cards again until some late heroics from Molinari and Fleetwood, who birdied five of the last seven holes to beat Tiger Woods and ...
(MENAFN - Morocco World News) Rabat - Cristiano Ronaldo is firing back at German magazine Der Spiegel. Der Spiegel has published the testimony of a 34-year-old American who accused the football star of raping her at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.
In the Instagram video, Williams covers her breasts with her hands while singing a version of Australian band The Divinyls' 1991 hit in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
One of the players expected to be invited by the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, for the double header African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, Simeon Nwankwo, popularly known as 'Simy', has declared in clear terms that the Eagles will not ...
On Saturday, it was reported that the Red Devils have held talks with the out-of-work Frenchman to replace Jose Mourinho, who has overseen the club's worst start to a season since the 1989-90 campaign.
Sydney (AFP) - Tennis superstar Serena Williams caused an internet sensation Sunday by posing topless for a video while singing "I Touch Myself" to raise awareness for breast cancer.
1of 20Justin Thomas of the US, left, touches fists with his teammate Jordan Spieth after winning their foursome match on the second day of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France, Saturday, Sept.
Tennis superstar Serena Williams caused an internet sensation Sunday by posing topless for a video while singing “I Touch Myself” to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Dries Mertens gave Napoli an early lead before Ronaldo provided a pinpoint cross for Mario Mandzukic to head in the equaliser and then set up an easy second for the Croat when his shot hit the post.
Substitute Munir El Haddadi secures 1-1 draw at Camp Nou • Borussia Dortmund go top in Germany with comeback win. PA, Reuters. Sat 29 Sep 2018 18.00 EDT Last modified on Sat 29 Sep 2018 19.05 EDT.
Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said that his overhead bicycle kick goal for Real Madrid against his current club in the Champions League last season was better than Liverpool's Mohamed Salah's goal which won the FIFA goal of the year award.
Madrid - Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois came back to haunt Atletico Madrid as two crunch saves denied Antoine Griezmann and Diego Costa on Saturday in a goalless draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.
LONDON - Muttering under his breath, shaking his head in regret, David Luiz was the last player to disappear from the field. He had taken his time after the final whistle.
Arsenal have developed a “winning mentality” under new manager Unai Emery, said defender Rob Holding after their seventh successive victory in all competitions.
Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's late kick-off at Chelsea on Saturday to move top of the Premier League as Manchester United slumped to a third defeat in seven league games, 3-1 at West Ham.
Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League under Sarri, who replaced Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge during the summer. The Blues were denied a win against Liverpool yesterday by Daniel Sturridge's late long-range effort.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Melvin Amaju Pinnick has revealed that his plans for a better second term at the helm of the nation's soccer body are already on course, with a lot to be achieved from 65% private sector funding of ...
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has assured Nigerian soccer fans that the team will beat Libya in their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, because he says the players are all determined to excel.
JUST when we thought it was going to be the Eden Hazard show, Daniel Sturridge got involved. The injury-jinxed striker scored an absolutely stunning goal in the final minute of normal time to land Liverpool a draw after Hazard's brilliant opener in the ...
Before this game began, Real Madrid's players were handed the trophies they had collected at The Best gala last Monday, and there were two World Cup winners on the other side, but for all the talent on the pitch it was the men wearing gloves who ...
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, has said the club has good enough players to not have to depend on him to bail them out every week, after helping salvage a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.
Arsenal are likely to be without first-choice goalkeeper Petr Cech for up to three weeks after an injury suffered in Saturday's win over Watford, revealed manager Unai Emery.
In the end, Alexandre Lacazette required some assistance from the hapless Craig Cathcart to finally get the ball in the back of the net towards the end of a difficult afternoon in front of goal.
JUAN MATA and Nemanja Matic have turned dressing-room peacemakers in an attempt to quell the rebellion at Manchester United. There is trouble in the Red Devils camp with divisions forming over Jose Mourinho's management.
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has announced that they have been notified by the Confederation of African Football that the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria will no longer be held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on ...
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) heavyweights are set to clash in the quarterfinals of the 2018 Aiteo Cup men competitions after the conclusion of the group stage fixtures.
By Chris Hatherall. Given the football world is so desperate for an heir to fill the ageing shoes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, it is hardly surprising that Eden Hazard and Mo Salah will share a particularly bright spotlight when Chelsea face ...
The Technical Adviser of rejuvenated Kwara United FC, Abubakar Bala has said his team is currently benefitting from the underdog status ascribed to it by opponents in the ongoing Aiteo Federation Cup.
BEVERLY HILLS, September 28, (THEWILL) - The U.S senior national women's team on Friday halted the progression of their Nigerian counterparts, D'Tigress, with a 71-40 stoppage in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2018 FIBA Women's World Cup in ...
Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad, with Guardiola set to demand all three points, that could take his team to the summit of the Premier League.
Bayern Munich were stunned by Hertha Berlin on Friday as the Bundesliga leaders lost 2-0 as Hertha registered their first win over Bayern in nine years.
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has said that the federation was on course to become completely self-funding by the end of his second term in office after achieving 65-per cent private sector funding.
Arsenal face Watford at the Emirates on Saturday, Sept. 29. Here's all the info you need to watch. Arsenal have looked impressive at times under Unai Emery, yet completely lost at others.
Arsenal hosts Watford on Saturday, Sept. 29, in the sixth week of Premier League action. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. The Gunners enter the match having won six straight matches across league and cup play.
Europe's Sergio Garcia (right) and Alex Noren congratulate each other during their foursome match on the opening day of the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris, France, yesterday.
Manchester City have an opportunity to put the pressure on Liverpool when they play Brighton on Saturday afternoon. City will go top if they beat Brighton, at least for a few hours with Chelsea and Liverpool playing at 5:30pm.
Manchester City face Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29. Here's all the info you need to watch. Manchester City are the reigning Premier League champions, and they're at home this week against Brighton.
In a notable development, the Portuguese insisted that Pogba will return to his starting line-up at the London Stadium having impressed with his attitude in training this week.
If I told you before the season that 6 matches in, Arsenal would be beneath Watford in the table, would you have called me crazy? What kind of odds would you have given me on that?
FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley vs Liverpool - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 1, 2018 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff ...
The coast is clear now that there is a new order in the administration of the beautiful game in the country, with the return of Amaju Pinnick and his board to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the successful elections held in Katsina ...
Tiger Woods said that the "team is the most important thing", after he lost on his Ryder Cup return before the US slumped to a foursomes whitewash in his absence to fall 5-3 behind Europe on Friday.
Arsenal goes for its seventh straight win when it hosts Watford on Saturday in Premier League action. The Gunners have climbed to sixth place with 12 points while Watford is fourth with 13 points.
Aaron Ramsey has been one of Arsenal's greatest players in the Emirates era and yet his departure, either at the end of this season or even before, has felt inevitable for some time.
Pep Guardiola believes that social media is the biggest difference between man management in his own playing days and the headaches facing today's high-profile managers.
Jurgen Klopp took over Liverpool on 8th October 2015 and11 days later drew his first game 0-0, against Tottenham. The squad that day is a stark contrast to the one that Klopp manages now.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria maintained their spot as the 38th best team in the world in the latest FIFA Ranking released by the world football governing body for the month of September.
BERLIN: Hertha Berlin midfielder Ondrej Duda scored his fifth goal in as many league games on Friday as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered a shock 2-0 away defeat.
As the Super Eagles prepare for the double header against the Libyan national team in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers next month, former Minister of Youth and Sports Engineer Bala Kaoje has charged the Gernot Rohr tutored side to step ...
The national women basketball team D'Tigress lost 71-40 to the United States of America (USA) in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup played yesterday.
Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea will face off Saturday for the second time in the span of four days, after the Blues knocked Liverpool out of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling 2-1 win on Wednesday.
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The Ryder Cup is back - and Europe are looking to win back the trophy from the USA. This year the tournament is taking place at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, a suburb south-west of Paris and close to Versailles.
LONDON: Boasting arguably the best player in the Premier League in Eden Hazard and an unbeaten start under new coach Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea have emerged as surprise challengers for the title ahead of their meeting with leaders Liverpool on Saturday.
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, reportedly received a warning from manager Jose Mourinho, for his behaviour following their victory over Young Boys.
Mesut Ozil is at such an echelon of players that he never gets benched and Arsenal has adhered to that principle over the last five years which he has been with them.
Nigeria's rise in women basketball is not a happenstance. The victory over Greece on Wednesday that put the D'Tigress into the quarterfinals of the on-going FIBA Women World Cup in Tenerife, Spain had its roots in an empowerment project, which created ...
It's the opening day of the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris where Europe look to wrestle back the trophy. Ruaidhrí Croke (now), Johnny Watterson (earlier) Fri, Sep 28.
Man finds Mississippi governor's wedding ring in 'old couch' decades after it went missing, gov says
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Friday said he’d gotten back his original wedding ring, decades after it first went missing, after someone found it “in an old couch.”
Germany will host the UEFA Euro 2024 Championship as it emerged the overwhelming favourite during the final bid vote on Thurswept away the rights to host the 2024 European Championship defeating Turkey with 12-4 vote in its favour by the UEFA ...
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui will experience a Madrid derby in La Liga for the first time on Saturday when his side welcome Atletico Madrid to the Santiago Bernabeu for a vital clash.
But now, his first-team chances after their defeat in the Carabao Cup may be even more slim. Though for what it's worth, the Belgium goalkeeper is not blind to this possibility.
Some had put a line through Atletico a month ago but they will move above Real with a win - and could even go top if Barca's dip continues at home to Bilbao.
Boasting arguably the best player in the Premier League in Eden Hazard and an unbeaten start under new coach Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea have emerged as surprise challengers for the title ahead of their meeting with leaders Liverpool on Saturday.
Photo: AFPDiego Simeone described Atletico Madrid's sluggish start to the season as a wake-up call but it was Real Madrid's nightmare in Seville that threw a whole new complexion on Saturday's city derby.
Hard-fought away wins at Cardiff and Newcastle maintained the momentum and by the time Arsenal eased to a 3-1 victory over Brentford, the north London club's winning streak had grown to six matches.
NYON, Switzerland (AFP) - Germany yesterday won the race to host the 2024 European Championship as UEFA backed a bid seen as safer than a rival proposal from Turkey.
The Algeria winger, signed for USD 79 million, from Leicester in pre-season, has made a relatively subdued start to life with the Premier League champions.
He is just 90 centimeters (less than three feet) tall, but he packs muscles, power and swagger in a little frame: meet Microman, the smallest star in Mexican professional wrestling.
A look ahead at three crucial fixtures in Week 7 of the English Premier League as Chelsea host Liverpool, Man Utd travel to West Ham, and Cardiff and Burnley fight it out for three precious points.
Fifa got the Luka Modric decision right at the Best awards but naming Marta as the women's best sends the wrong signals. Thu 27 Sep 2018 17.16 EDT Last modified on Thu 27 Sep 2018 21.21 EDT.
BEIJING: American great Serena Williams was left out of the China Open tennis draw Friday as reports said she's called time on her season following her meltdown at the U.S.
Tiger Woods took a walk with us all Sunday afternoon. Maybe you spotted him, strolling down the 18th fairway at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, a delirious mob in his wake.
UEFA has confirmed the use of video assistant referees in the Champions League from next season and plans to use them at Euro 2020, European soccer's ruling body said on Thursday.
Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey has emerged as target for Seria A champions, Juventus and AC Milan, after the midfielder's future at Arsenal took a shock twist.
The 2018 Ryder Cup is underway and Ruaidhrí Croke is currently covering the action on our live blog. The fun is over and it's time for the golf to start but which team will emerge victorious?
Paul Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, is set to hold showdown talks with Manchester United in November. The France midfielder's relationship with Jose Mourinho has broken down significantly in recent months and tensions have risen between the pair once ...
The owner is happy, the players are happy, the fans are happy. Maurizio Sarri may only be six league games into his Chelsea tenure - and faces his biggest challenge yet when his side meet leaders Liverpool on Saturday - but he has already achieved a ...
As the D'Tigress battle the USA in today's first quarter final match at the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain, the team's forward, Adaora Elonu has said they are excited meeting the Americans even though they don't know what to expect.
According to the budget estimate approved by the club's board of directors, in the 2017/18 season, Barcelona had a turnover of 914 million euros, exceeding its forecast of 897 million euros, for a profit of 32 million.
LONDON: Unai Emery believes restoring Arsenal's confidence has been the key to his side's revival as they look to make it seven successive wins when they face Watford on Saturday.
LAGOS will play host to players from across the world as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved circuit, the Lagos Open Tennis serves off this weekend.
Arsenal have a history of leaving potential contract expirations late in recent years. Important players such as Robin van Persie, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Özil, and Jack Wilshere all entered the final year of their contracts with the club before ...
Both Liverpool and Chelsea started with second-stringers, but it was the visiting Blues who seemed the least affected by the changes during their League Cup third-round encounter at Anfield yesterday morning (Singapore time).
The fabled Ryder Cup competition is taking place this week in Paris, France. Every two years, teams of golfers representing the United States and Europe compete in a variety of golf formats to win the prestigious Ryder Cup—and at least two years of ...
Cape Town City's little dynamite Gift Links is ready to explode against SuperSport United in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (7pm).
The champions can now claim another slice of history on Saturday where a victory over Nice will allow PSG to equal Lille's all-time record of eight wins at the start of a season set back in 1936-1937.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 - Founder of Young Talents Soccer Academy in Ngong, Hamisi Mohamed is the only Kenyan who made the final six shortlist announced by a panel of judges from English Premier League giants Arsenal FC and its official online ...
Ronaldo -- who missed out on the FIFA's best player of the year award this week -- fired just wide five minutes from the whistle when he picked up Dybala's through ball.
Real Madrid won their third successive Champions League title last season, but struggled in La Liga. Los Blancos finished in third place in La Liga though, 17 points behind champions Barcelona.
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has said that Danny Welbeck is in line for more first-team minutes, after his brace against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Arsenal take on Watford in the Premier League on Saturday. Watford come into the game above the Gunners in the table. Javi Gracia's men have 13 points from 6 matches, while they occupy fourth spot in the division.
Germany is favored to beat Turkey in Thursday's 2024 European Championship vote after four years as front-runner in a campaign that explicitly mixed soccer and politics.
Shamsuden Hashim's 63rd-minute strike for Kwara United condemned Rivers United to a second successive Group C loss in the Aiteo Cup Round of 16 and eliminated the much-fancied Pride of Rivers.
Former Super Eagles wing-back, Victor Moses saw 90minutes of action for the first time this season during Chelsea's 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup game played yesterday.
Liverpool have started with six wins in the Premier League and a victory in the Champions League but they were knocked out by a superb solo goal from Hazard in the 85th minute.
North Dakota woman's Halloween decoration freaks out neighbors, prompts police response
Becky Muhs gave her neighborhood a big scare after putting up the first of this year’s Halloween decorations, but probably not in the way she intended.
Cech has been challenged by Emery to use his feet more so the team can play the ball out from the back. For Milner, he has played in seven matches (six Premier League and one Champions League), also scoring two goals - one against Paris Saint-Germain ...
Paulo Dybala and Blaise Matuidi scored early as Juventus extended their perfect start to their Serie A title defence to six games on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Bologna, as Roma ended their losing streak with a 4-0 success over promoted Frosinone.
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles' coach Gernot Rohr has advised the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to move the venue of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya from the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
Eden Hazard was described by Chelsea assistant boss Gianfranco Zola as one of the world's best players and "getting better and better" after the forward's stunning late goal sealed a 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Liverpool.
Ernesto Valverde was at a loss to explain Barcelona's first defeat of the season after Leganes pulled off a stunning upset at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Paul Pogba is guilty of believing his own hype and is not enough of a team player, according to Jamie Carragher. The Sky Sports pundit was critical of the Manchester United midfielder after he and manager Jose Mourinho appeared to have a training ...
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has claimed that Paul Pogba must have provoked manager Jose Mourinho, for him to be stripped of the vice-captaincy.
Nigeria have qualified to meet defending champions United States in the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals following a thrilling 57-56 defeat of Greece on Wednesday.
Around the time Paul Pogba was stripped of the United vice-captaincy at Carrington, some of the club's greatest ever players gathered 300 miles away across the Irish Sea in the home dressing room of the Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium in Cork.
Despite D'Tigress 15 to 7 points lead early in the game, the Greeks clawed their way back into reckoning to tie the contest at 15 points heading into the 2nd quarter.
Tosin Abayomi | 2018-09-27 01:02:43.0 | 2018-09-27 01:02:43.0. Eden Hazard's goal against Liverpool saw him get comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Isaac Success continued his good form in the Carabao Cup with a goal in Watford's 6-4 defeat against Tottenham Hotspurs via penalties while Alex Iwobi was in action for 90minutes in Arsenal's 3-1 win on Wednesday night.
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is reportedly willing to sell the West London club if his £3billion valuation is met. According to Bloomberg, the Russian billionaire remains 'frustrated by his British visa problems' and is open to bids to finally sell ...
Danny Welbeck's Carabao Cup brace against Brentford could be enough to earn him a first Premier League start of the season for Arsenal, according to head coach Unai Emery.
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has advised the Nigerian Federation to move the venue of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya from the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
MANCHESTER, England - It was past midnight when José Mourinho and his coaching staff finally left the Old Trafford changing room, with their impromptu conclave at an end.
'Tana Aiyejina. Former Flying Eagles and Stationery Stores defender Ebitimi Collins slumped and died on Wednesday in Lagos. Family sources said the deceased, who was nicknamed Barbwire by fans, slumped in the early hours of Wednesday close to his ...
Daniel Sturridge looked set to haunt his former employers by opening the scoring for Liverpool shortly after he had missed an open goal early in the second-half.
Leaders Barcelona and European champions Real Madrid both suffered shock La Liga losses on Wednesday, with bottom club Leganes and a rampant Sevilla playing starring roles.
The brilliance of Chelsea's Eden Hazard ended Liverpool's 100 percent start to the season as Maurizio Sarri's side enjoyed a 2-1 win at Anfield in the League Cup third round.
The Nigerian team, which was playing at the Qualification to Quarterfinals stage having finished second behind Australia in Group D, defeated Greece 57-56 points at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The iconic Wembley Stadium, known as the home of English soccer, could be sold to U.S. billionaire Shahid Khan for 600 million pounds ($790.4 million) - if the deal gets full support within the Football Association of England, according to the ...
Ibrahim Mustapha, Enyimba striker, says his team's “main challenge” is to win the CAF Confederation Cup this season. The People's Elephants have already qualified for the semi-final of the competition and will play Raja Casablanca in a two-legged affair.
Photos of popular billionaire businessmen, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola at the FIFA The Best Awards in London flooded the internet on Monday night and caused quite a stir.
The pre-match press conferences from both Chelsea and Liverpool were filled with promises of taking things seriously in this dress rehearsal for Saturday's main event in the Premier League, but rotation is still expected to be the order of the day ...
Lyon's Pape Cheikh Diop has turned down an offer to play for his native Senegal, pledging his international future to Spain. Diop, 21, left Senegal for Spain at 14 and helped them to European U-19 success in 2015 as well as played for the U-21s.
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa and eyeing an ambitious move for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill. Gary Cahill of Chelsea in action during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and.
Arsenal's Europa League campaign got off to a strong start last week as the Gunners overcame Ukrainian outfit Vorskla Poltava by a 4-2 scoreline at the Emirates Stadium.
Bride surprises groom with first look at his mother’s grave
"For some this may have brought sadness, but my fiancé knew how peaceful I felt spending time with my mom at her grave and that it helped me cope with her loss."
Frank Lampard has admitted that he is shocked after his Derby County eliminated Manchester United from Carabao Cup. The Championship side shocked Man United and Mourinho after an 8-7 penalty shoot-out at Old Trafford after the match ended in a 2-2 ...
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is confident the club will be able to move into their new stadium before the New Year after a series of expensive delays.
Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is good enough to star for Manchester City for the next decade after he marked his first start of the season with a man-of-the-match display to see off Oxford in the Carabao Cup.
The Football Association has agreed terms for a £600m sale of Wembley Stadium to Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan, but doubts have emerged over whether the deal will survive a critical vote within English football's governing body.
LONDON -- It has become a familiar pre-match sight at Stamford Bridge this season: Maurizio Sarri standing on the touchline with legs apart, arms crossed and eyes trained on his Chelsea players as they are led through a series of one- and two-touch ...
Tosin Abayomi | 2018-09-26 07:00:27.0 | 2018-09-26 07:00:27.0. Dangote, Otedola were among the dignitaries present at the FIFA Best awards along with NFF president Pinnick.
There are indications that Nigeria will host Libya in their African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo following concerns over the state of facilities and security at the earlier touted Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
A former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, yesterday called on the Super Eagles to go for victory over the Libyans in their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers scheduled for next month.
Africa's biggest exports in table tennis - Aruna Quadri of Nigeria and Omar Assar of Egypt - will be reigniting their standing rivalry as they battle each other in the European Table Tennis Union Champions League on September 27 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
OLIVIER GIROUD insists there is “nothing better” for Chelsea than to face the team at the top of the Premier League as they prepare to face Liverpool twice in four days.
That's the view of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, who saw Manchester United dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Derby. Pogba wasn't involved for the hosts and has been stripped of the vice-captaincy at Old Trafford.
Banish your bad posture with these expert-backed strategies
Experts say that poor posture — long regarded as a mere aesthetic concern that made sufferers appear sloppy — is now known to be a major culprit in back problems that strike more than 80 percent of all Americans.
MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a January swoop for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, it has been claimed. By Alex Harris / Published 26th September 2018.
The technical adviser of rejuvenated Kwara United, Abubakar Bala has chosen to tread cautiously despite a resounding victory over Abia Warriors on Monday in the group stage of the ongoing Aiteo Federation Cup.
A routine victory for the Carabao Cup holders delivered a memorable storyline for Phil Foden, who scored the first of what will surely be many goals in a Manchester City shirt on a landmark night for the 18-year-old.
Klopp to give game time to underused squad members • Dejan Lovren and Simon Mignolet set to start against Chelsea. Andy Hunter. Tue 25 Sep 2018 18.11 EDT First published on Tue 25 Sep 2018 08.32 EDT.
2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup D'Tigress ready to avenge Super Eagles defeat to Argentina. Nigeria's D'Tigress aim for consecutive victories when they take on Argentina in their final group game.
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has said the ongoing feud between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho, could see them both leave Manchester United next year.
Are Liverpool nearing a record with their unbeaten run at Anfield? Which team struggles most in London? And which player has scored most of his Premier League goals at home?
Kogi United Head Coach, Tunde Abdulrahman is delighted with his side's goalless draw with Nasarawa United in their 2018 Aiteo Cup group stage clash in Aba on Monday.
In the highest-profile match of the third round of England's Carabao Cup, Premier League leaders Liverpool face third-place Chelsea in a knockout clash.
Nigeria's Aruna Quadri will rekindle his rivalry with Omar Assar of Egypt when his Portuguese club side Sporting storm Germany on Thursday (tomorrow) for European Table Tennis Union Champions League clash with Borussia Dusseldorf.
A sports Analyst, Tayo Balogun, has advised Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to run the outfit as a modern day football organisation.
Manchester United have been handed an injury boost to give embattled manager Jose Mourinho some relief as Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera is fit to play after recovering from an ankle issue.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah has won the FIFA Puskas Award for goal of the year for his individual effort for club team Liverpool against local rivals Everton at Anfield in December last year.
The Times say it is increasingly likely that Joshua won't take on either Wilder or Tyson Fury in his next fight but rather compatriot Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their December 2015 clash.
Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to make a host of changes to his side for the Carabao Cup tie with Leicester. Wolves have made a great start to life in the Premier League, where the head coach has picked the same starting XI for all ...
That's according to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who allowed the Portuguese star to join Juventus this summer. Ronaldo left the Bernabeu after nine successful years, where he won four Champions League trophies, including three in a row.
The Russian billionaire has avoided Britain for months and is preparing his finances to skirt the threat of American sanctions. Photo Illustration: Tom Hall/Bloomberg.
Maurizio Sarri needs Jorginho and Chelsea needs N'Golo Kante. But Sarri cannot play them together in every match, and needs a back-up plan for rotation and a tactical change.
Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways as they welcome Derby in the Carabao Cup third round this evening. United have only secured one win at Old Trafford all season, with the last home victory coming on the opening day against ...
Twelve players from the US will face Europe in France over the coming days in the biggest team competition in golf. Being selected to represent the US or Europe is seen as one of the biggest accolades a golfer can receive.
Sevilla play host to Real Madrid on Wednesday after both teams followed up wins in Europe last week with victory back in domestic action over the weekend, teeing up what promises to be a mouthwatering duel in Seville.
Jose Mourinho reportedly put most of the blame for Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Paul Pogba. Manchester United recent good form ended as they slipped up yet again on home soil, leaving them eight points adrift of ...
Mo Salah scored several great goals last term during his record-breaking first season at Liverpool, but the net-bulger that won him the Puskas Award at Monday night's FIFA awards was not one of them.
New Delhi: The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 ceremony held on Monday in London was full of hits and misses as the final results seemingly staged an uproar of emotions and disagreements that will be discussed among many football fans for years to ...
That's the opinion of former Blues midfielder Steve Sidwell. Maurizio Sarri's side fired a blank on their trip to West Ham on Sunday as they failed to win a Premier League match for the first time this season.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp faces a selection headache ahead of the Reds Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night, according to a report in The Echo.
Anthony Joshua's next opponent appears to be all but confirmed, with a rematch against compatriot Dillian Whyte to go ahead despite declaring he's targeting American champion Deontay Wilder, according to the Times.
D'Tigress Head Coach, Otis Hughley in a stunning fashion revealed that Sunday's game hero against Turkey, Sarah Ogoke nearly missed out of the 2018 FIBA Women' World Cup.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are interested in signing 21-year-old Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is valued at 80m euros (£72m) (De Telegraaf - in Dutch).
Boxing events are usually an excuse to glam up and roll out the red carpet, and British heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte's outfit didn't go unnoticed when he was doing a bit of TV punditry for Anthony Joshua's world title fight against Alexander ...
Liverpool have benefitted from several youngsters who graduated from their academy and became stars - but there are plenty of others who faded away into obscurity.
The double-act that saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi share Fifa's footballer of the year for a decade was finally gatecrashed last night as Luka Modric won the honour at a ceremony in London.
LONDON - Petr Cech has suggested that Arsenal forgot how to win the Premier League in Arsene Wenger's later years in charge and compared their barren spell to Tiger Woods' long quest for a golf title.
That is the stunning suggestion of Paul Merson - who says Sanchez's form is the fault of Jose Mourinho. Sanchez has been substituted off in all of the Red Devils' last three matches and was taken off after an hour against Wolves at the weekend ...
Idris Adesina. Anthony Joshua's family in Sagamu and youths in the town have said they want the British-born boxer to become the greatest boxer in the world.
Lagos - Chief Donatus Ejidike, Nigeria Pillar of Sports, has tasked the Executive Committee members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to chart a new course that will not only reconcile all the stakeholders but give hope for the game of football ...
For anyone that was wondering why, this is the difference with Manchester United - and especially the difference with a post-Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United.
Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric, has said he would have liked Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to be present at the FIFA Best Men's Player award.
That is the surprise suggestion of Paul Merson, who thinks Eden Hazard prefers to play with Giroud than Alvaro Morata. Hazard hailed his French team-mate as “the best target man in the world” after Giroud combined with the Belgian for two of his three ...
Kano Pillars and Kwara United triumphed over Rivers United and Abia Warriors respectively in yesterday Group C matches of the AITEO Cup played at the Temple Stadium in Agege, Lagos State.
Femi Solaja. Nigeria's perennial defeats to Argentina at the previous FIFA World Cup finals will resonate this evening in Tenerife, Spain at the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Nigeria's National Women Basketball team, D'Tigress has promised to ...
Frank Lampard remembers watching the press conference in 2004 at which José Mourinho, freshly arrived at Chelsea, announced that he was “a special one”.
Salah's goal in Liverpool's Premier League clash against Everton was voted the best goal from last season. Mohamed Salah has beaten Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to the 2018 Puskas Award with his strike against Everton last December.
The MCG gates will be open to all on Saturday evening at the conclusion of the 2018 AFL Grand Final. From 6.45pm, fans will be invited to join the official AFL Premiership Party to celebrate what will hopefully be a sixteeth Collingwood AFL premiership.
Which teams are top of the class and who will be sat on the naughty step for their performances in the latest round of Premier League fixtures this weekend?
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta believes Eden Hazard has what it takes to become the best footballer in the world. READ: West Ham hold Chelsea to stalemate.
Get ready to hear from two of the heavyweight division's biggest stars several times before they do battle later this year. This week, current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (40-0-0 39 KOs) and Tyson Fury (27-0-0 19 KOs) will hold court in ...
It was a measure of Jose Mourinho's frustration at Manchester United's showing against Wolves on Saturday that he took aim at his players after the draw.
Lagos - Congolese and Botswana officials will be at the centre when Nigeria takes on Libya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier billed for October 12 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in Kaduna and the return leg in Tunisia three days later ...
By John Egbokhan. The Best FIFA Football Awards holds in London tonight, with Croatian captain Luka Modric, Portuguese maestro Cristiano Ronaldo and Egyptian skipper, Mohamed Salah contesting for the prized player of the year award,.
Nigeria's D'Tigress have won their first-ever FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup match against Turkey. Sarah Ogoke, the guard of the victorious side, in bullish mood promised it was only the beginning after the landmark 74-68 victory over Turkey.
Croatia and Real Madrid star Luka Modric returns to London on Monday with the best chance of being named FIFA's player of the year anyone other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has had for a decade.
(Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Wuhan Open in China on Sunday, hours after losing to former world number one Karolina Pliskova in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Tiger Woods secured his first tournament victory in five years after winning the Tour Championship last night. See related. Tiger Woods: Europe have one of their best ever Ryder Cup teams.
After the disappointing loss to Australia in their opening game of the on-going FIBA Women World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, Nigeria's national women basketball team, D'Tigress yesterday defeated Turkey 74 to 68 points to resuscitate their hope of a second ...
For weeks now, Paul Pogba has given the impression of a man with an awful lot to get off his chest. He has been happy to fuel the uncertainty about his own future at Manchester United and done little to disguise a frosty relationship with Jose Mourinho ...
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has informed FIFA he will not be attending Monday's The Best award gala in London due to the busy Bianconeri playing schedule.
Paul Pogba has hit out at Jose Mourinho's tactics following Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Wolves. The Red Devils have won only three of their opening six matches in the Premier League and were held at home to newly promoted Wolves after Joao ...
Barcelona were unable to make it five wins from five games in La Liga as Girona earned a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou - although it could have been worse for the hosts after they were reduced to 10 men in the first half.
Enyimba have sealed a place in the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup courtesy of a 5-1 win over Rayon Sports. The People's Elephants will face either Raja Casablanca or Cara Brazzaville in the last four.
It was easy to sympathise with Anthony Joshua. The blood was barely dry and Tyson Fury, the karaoke oaf living on three-year-old glories, was calling him “shithouse”.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping for a better end to tonight's game against Frosinone after he was sent off in Juventus' win against Valencia in the Champions League, something which could see him ruled out of their game at Old Trafford against ...
Nigeria's representative in the CAF Confederation Cup through to the semifinals after a home victory over Rayon Sports. Published: 23.09.2018; Tosin Abayomi.
Barcelona are still top of the LaLiga, despite drawing 2-2 with Girona on Sunday night. Lionel Messi opened scoring for the Spanish champions in the 19th minute, before they were reduced to 10 men when Clement Lenglet was sent off.
Anthony Joshua, who believes Deontay Wilder has only 'two or three' years left in him, has warned the WBC champion that his entire legacy rests on their potential transatlantic battle.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has voiced his frustrations with the club's offensive approach in home matches, saying his side should attack more after the 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
The battle for places in the quarter finals of this year's AITEO Cup competition (men and women) will begin on Monday in eight different centres across the federation, involving 16 teams in the men's category and 12 teams in the women's category.
ARSENAL strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are the biggest legacy that Arsene Wenger left at the club after 22 years in charge.
Sheyi Ojo is ready to wear the green and white of Nigeria after representing England at youth levels. Published: 2 minutes ago , Refreshed: 1 minute ago; Tosin Abayomi.
While Chelsea suffered a Europ League hangover after a draw, there was no such problems neighbours Arsenal, who beat Everton 2-0 for a fifth straight win in all competitions.
Enyimba booked their place in the semifinals of the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup with a 5-1 thumping of Rayon Sports at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday.
Tiger Woods has one last chance to notch a win in his most-recent comeback. Tiger is back on the course this weekend at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club for the Tour Championship, the final PGA Tour event of the year and the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs.
Marcos Alonso insists he came to Chelsea to try to become the best left-back in the world. Chelsea have won the first five matches of the Premier League season and the Spanish full-back has played every minute of those victories, scoring one goal and ...
New dates have finally been confirmed for Nigeria's back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, as Confederation of African Football (CAF) have agreed for the first leg to hold on October 12 and reverse fixture now October 15th.
An overwhelming majority of the Congress of Nigerian Football on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 in the city of Katsina re-elected incumbent Amaju Melvin Pinnick for a second term as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with the history ...
Arsenal will be looking to continue their fine rekindled form when they take on Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The gunners have won the last three games in the Premier League against West Ham, Cardiff City and Newcastle and they look like a team who ...
Juventus are reportedly keen on Man City winger Leroy Sane, but it's added that the German ace has a staggering €150m+ valuation from the Premier League champions.
23 September. Juve chase Sane signing. Calciomercato reports that Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli has set his sights on a future swoop for Manchester City's Leroy Sane.
“The world is our playing field,” says an inscription on the wall at La Liga's headquarters in Madrid, written in Spanish: “El mundo es nuestro campo de juego.
Arsenal host Everton at Emirates Stadium on Sunday as they look to stretch their winning run in all competitions to five games. Everton, meanwhile, are aiming to respond following their defeat to West Ham last time out.
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has declared that The Peoples Elephant will today fly into the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, as they aim to beat visiting Rayon Sport of Rwanda.
On the day when one half of the famous Tottenham-supporting duo Chas and Dave passed away, the away fans enjoyed a good old knees-up on the south coast thanks to a comfortable victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) have agreed to shift the home game of the back to back Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between Nigeria and Libya next month.
Anthony Joshua recorded his 22nd career win against Alexander Povetkin. Anthony Joshua delivered a stunning finish to stop a game Alexander Povetkin and retain his world heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool have returned to the top of the Premier League as they maintained their winning start to the season by overpowering Southampton 3-0 at Anfield.
By Jack Tarrant and Chris Gallagher. TOKYO (Reuters) - Former world number one Karolina Pliskova utilised her big serve to full effect to ease to a 6-4 6-4 victory over home favourite and U.S.
Julen Lopetegui shuffles pack but midfielder comes up trumps • Bayern continue perfect Bundesliga start with defeat of Schalke. Sat 22 Sep 2018 18.13 EDT Last modified on Sat 22 Sep 2018 19.45 EDT.
WITH European football now in full flow, the English Premier League's “Super Sunday” is set to revert to “Europa League catch-up” as the sides that missed out on this season's Champions League adapt to Thursday night trips around the continent.
play. news. Anthony Joshua remains undefeated after knocking out Alexander Povetkin with an explosive seventh-round flurry at Wembley Stadium - although he had to recover after a shaky opening left him with a bloodied nose.
World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated Alexander Povetkin with a technical knockout on Saturday night, in front of 80,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium, in London.
Chelsea's on-loan midfielder Mateo Kovacic has revealed that he will watch YouTube videos of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes every day to improve his game.
September 23(Reuters) - Pep Guardiola saluted his “incredible players” as Manchester City recovered from their midweek European blip in the Premier League on Saturday and Riyad Mahrez's first goals for the club spelled particularly forbidding news for ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has agreed to shift Nigeria's home game against Libya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series next month.
Harry Kane became Tottenham's joint fifth highest scorer as he helped his side earn a 2-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
MADRID (Reuters) - Marco Asensio's strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Espanyol to send them top of La Liga and Thomas Lemar scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 2-0 victory at Getafe on Saturday.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Moutinho (centre left) celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester yesterday.
Eye redemption against Turkey. Nigeria's women basketball team D'Tigress lost 86-68 to Australia in their group opener of the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup played yesterday.
Maurizio Sarri says he cannot do much to help Alvaro Morata's confidence at the moment - only the striker can do that. “Alvaro has to gain confidence with one, two, three goals,” he said.
Rayon Sports will be aiming to cause a major upset when they lock horns with Enyimba in a second-leg 2018 CAF Confederations Cup quarterfinal clash at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday afternoon.
So much is at stake - once again - for Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium tonight as the Briton defends three belts against the Russian Alexander Povetkin, with the 28-year-old champion admitting yesterday that he lived "with a fear of losing".
Pogba played a crucial role in France's path to being crowned world champions -- scoring a sublime goal in the final against Croatia -- in Russia in July.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be punished with only a one-game ban after receiving a red card in Juventus' 2-0 Champions League win over Valencia on Wednesday.
Here comes AJ. The initials are identification enough for Britain's boxing superstar. In a windowless room in the bowels of Wembley, Anthony Joshua greets the assembled reporters with a handshake, and not the knuckle crusher beloved, for example, ...
Brazil were below-par in the group stage before losing to Belgium in the knock-out stages with Jesus failing to score despite starting all five of his country's games in the tournament.
Paul Scholes revealed the name of the greatest footballer he ever played against during a charity dinner on Thursday night. The dinner, organised by the Association of Former Manchester United Players at Old Trafford, was put on in recognition of the ...
African Champions, D'Tigress will test their might against the world's best as the West African side today begins their quest for honours at the 2018 FIBA Women's World Basketball Cup campaign against Australia today at 12:30am (Nigerian time).
MATEO KOVACIC was an altar boy and Christianity is a big part of his life. Slightly further down the pecking order from God is another divine figure to many - Paul Scholes.
Paul Pogba's fine form for Manchester United this season is evidence that post-World Cup hangovers are as much mental as physical, according to the club's manager Jose Mourinho.
Mauricio Pochettino has accused his underperforming players of getting carried away with their own hype. He believes last month's win at Manchester United - which put Tottenham joint-top after three games - built up unrealistic expectations.
The Reds return to Premier League action after the midweek triumph away to Young Boys in the Champions League and Lukaku is aiming for more opportunities in front of goal after scoring four times in his last four domestic outings.
He is an amiable young man who won Olympic gold for Great Britain, is now a multi-belted undefeated world heavyweight champion, and since sorting himself out after some youthful aberrations, has become a role model for youngsters everywhere.
Eden Hazard fully deserves to be bracketed along with Lionel Messi as one of the best players in the world. That is the view of Pedro who has had the privilege of playing alongside both brilliant forwards.
BY UBADINMA JENNIFER. Nigerian born former British boxer, Peter Oboh has warned Anthony Joshua not to drop his guard as he faces Russian boxer, Alexander Povetkin at the Wembley Stadium tonight.
Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer, Sergio Aguero, has committed his future through to a testimonial year. Aguero surpassed Eric Brook's 78-year record last November and has signed a one-year contract extension worth in the region of £220 ...
Mauricio Pochettino has told his Tottenham Hotspur players that he cannot solve their vulnerability at set-pieces through coaching alone and that they have to consider it a question of professional pride that they are not out-muscled in the way they ...
Two-thirds of Arsenal fans are urging the club to take the unprecedented step of rescinding the season tickets of those who regularly fail to attend home matches.