Alexander Zverev overcame memories of his painful 2020 US Open defeat to beat Ben Shelton and claim another Grand Slam victory. The German top seed defeated American Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in front of a 24,000-strong crowd at Flushing Meadows. Zverev’s victory was especially significant because of what happened at the same tournament…
The Big One — Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United The Manchester derby at Old Trafford went to City with a narrow but decisive 1-0 win. United have now failed to win in two of their opening four league matches. City, meanwhile, are quietly building momentum. A derby win always carries extra weight, but winning it…
An Afghan woman with legal permanent residency in the United States has been deported in the first case ever heard by the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. The court is a secretive tribunal created in 1996 that had never been used until proceedings began in July. Nazira Haji Zada who had been living in Fort Worth,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The list confirms 18 presidential contenders across multiple political parties ahead of the election scheduled for January 16, 2027. The list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, features President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives…
Elena Rybakina added the US Open title to her growing collection on Saturday, beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a final that confirmed her status as the best women’s player on the planet. Rybakina entered the match already knowing she would become world number one regardless of the result. She then…
Chelsea forced a 2-2 draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge after a second half equaliser from Joao Pedro in an entertaining Premier League clash. The Blues eventually opened the scoring through club-record signing Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m. Rogers shifted the ball past Matt Crooks before firing a left-footed shot beyond…
Franco Mastantuono made history at Venezia on Friday night, scoring a hat-trick for Fiorentina to help the Viola to a 4-2 win and become the youngest Argentine to score a hat-trick in Europe’s five major leagues. Aged 19 years and 28 days, Mastantuono was 231 days younger than Messi when the Argentina legend scored his…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old woman over alleged drug trafficking in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Joy Anthony, was arrested by operatives of the command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU). Police spokesperson Bright Edafe said the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the command. He said SAKU…
Mississippi police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in the lot of an abandoned home in Jackson in August. Authorities have confirmed her death as a homicide and indicated that further arrests may follow. Jackson Police Chief RaShall…
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has earned a major endorsement from Xabi Alonso, who compared his style to Karim Benzema and his level to Erling Haaland. The Brazil international has made an impressive start to the season, scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three Premier League appearances. His form also earned him the…
